Harley Davidson Softail vs Harley Davidson Sportster Comparison

Engine & Performance

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

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Performance

Engine Displacement	1690 cc	883 cc
Torque	125 Nm	69 Nm

Dimension

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

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

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

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Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

No

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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