Harley Davidson Softail vs Harley Davidson Sportster Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1690 cc	883 cc
Compression Ratio	9.7:1	9.0:1
Bore X Stroke	98.4 mm x 111.1 mm	76.2 mm x 96.8 mm
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Belt Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled

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Performance

Engine Displacement	1690 cc	883 cc
Torque	125 Nm	69 Nm

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2 Seats	1 Seats
Ground Clearance	131 mm	100 mm
Wheel Base	1635 mm	1500 mm
Length	2405 mm	2225 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	3.3 L	2.6 L
Kerb Weight	--	247 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Electrical

Pack Capacity	No	No
Pack Voltage	No	No
Motor Type	No	No
Charger Type	No	No
Input	No	No
Power Pack	No	No
Pack Life	No	No
Range Highway	No	No
Range City	No	No
Battery Charge Time	No	No

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Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Run Flat
Rear Wheel Size	--	R17
Front Wheel Size	--	R17
Front Tyre	--	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	--	150/60 ZR17

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Street Street	Street Street
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Back Rest	Yes	No
Central Locking	Optional Optional	Optional Optional

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	Halogen Halogen
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Side Wings	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc