Harley Davidson Softail
Harley Davidson Softail
Standard
 
View Discounted Paket
Harley Davidson Sportster
Harley Davidson Sportster
S
 
View Discounted Paket
Similar Bikes

Harley Davidson Softail vs Harley Davidson Sportster Comparison

Overview: Softail vs Sportster

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1690 cc 883 cc

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
View All

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
View All

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
View All

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
View All

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
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Bulb Bulb Bulb Bulb
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

Videos of Harley Davidson Softail and Harley Davidson Sportster

  • 2013 Harley Davidson Softail Breakout
    2013 Harley Davidson Softail Breakout
    06 Oct, 2015 . 380K views
  • 2013 Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim Vance and Hines Short Shots
    2013 Harley Davidson FLS Softail Slim Vance and Hines Short Shots
    06 Oct, 2015 . 138K views
  • Harley Davidson Softail Slim walkaround and mod review
    Harley Davidson Softail Slim walkaround and mod review
    06 Oct, 2015 . 31K views
  • Pre-Owned 2008 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
    Pre-Owned 2008 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
    06 Oct, 2015 . 59K views
  • How To Change Transmission Fluid - Harley Davidson Softail
    How To Change Transmission Fluid - Harley Davidson Softail
    06 Oct, 2015 . 32K views
  • Test Riding the 2015 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN
    Test Riding the 2015 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN
    06 Oct, 2015 . 18K views
  • How To Remove & Install Rear Wheel - Harley Davidson Softail
    How To Remove & Install Rear Wheel - Harley Davidson Softail
    06 Oct, 2015 . 37K views
  • Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe
    Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe
    06 Oct, 2015 . 108K views
  • Harley Davidson Softail Breakout sound exhaust
    Harley Davidson Softail Breakout sound exhaust
    06 Oct, 2015 . 121K views
  • 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim, Bobber Style!
    2012 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim, Bobber Style!
    06 Oct, 2015 . 67K views
  • 2014 Harley-Davidson 48 [Forty-Eight] bike review
    2014 Harley-Davidson 48 [Forty-Eight] bike review
    06 Oct, 2015 . 515K views
  • 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 Custom
    2005 Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200 Custom
    06 Oct, 2015 . 218K views
  • The New Harley-Davidson® Sportster® Seventy-Two™
    The New Harley-Davidson® Sportster® Seventy-Two™
    06 Oct, 2015 . 321K views
  • Harley Davidson 1200 sportster nighster no mufflers
    Harley Davidson 1200 sportster nighster no mufflers
    06 Oct, 2015 . 650K views
  • 2013 Harley Davidson Custom Iron Sportster Bobber
    2013 Harley Davidson Custom Iron Sportster Bobber
    06 Oct, 2015 . 359K views
  • New 2015 Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Motorcycles for sale in New Color
    New 2015 Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Motorcycles for sale in New Color
    06 Oct, 2015 . 57K views
  • Harley Davidson Sportster 48 with 4.5 gallon gas tank and drag bars
    Harley Davidson Sportster 48 with 4.5 gallon gas tank and drag bars
    06 Oct, 2015 . 560K views
  • Test Riding the 2015 Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 883 XL883N
    Test Riding the 2015 Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 883 XL883N
    06 Oct, 2015 . 25K views
  • Harley Davidson Iron 883 Sportster
    Harley Davidson Iron 883 Sportster
    06 Oct, 2015 . 586K views
  • 2015 Harley Sportster vs. Indian Scout Part 2 - MotoUSA
    2015 Harley Sportster vs. Indian Scout Part 2 - MotoUSA
    06 Oct, 2015 . 108K views

Harley Davidson Softail vs Harley Davidson Sportster FAQs

Which Bike has higher ground clearance between Softail vs Sportster?

The Softail comes with a ground clearance of 131 mm , on the other hand the Sportster comes with a ground clearance of 100 mm , hence the Harley Davidson Softail has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

Helpful (127)