Manufacturer

Harley-Davidson

Model Year

2025

Model

Sportster® S

Model Code

RH1250S

Color

Billiard Gray

Brakes

Front Caliper - Radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper

Rear Caliper - Floating, single piston caliper

Front Rotor - Single rotor, floating, tower- mounted

Rear Rotor - Solid uniform expansion rotor

Front Diameter - 12.6 in. (320 mm)

Rear Diameter - 10.2 in. (260 mm)

Front / Rear Thickness - 0.2 in. (5 mm)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Front Caliper - Radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper

Rear Caliper - Floating, single piston caliper

Front Rotor - Single rotor, floating, tower- mounted

Rear Rotor - Solid uniform expansion rotor

Front Diameter - 12.6 in. (320 mm)

Rear Diameter - 10.2 in. (260 mm)

Front / Rear Thickness - 0.2 in. (5 mm)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Wheels

Front / Rear - Aluminum cast, satin black³

Front Diameter - 17 in. (432 mm)

Rear Diameter - 16 in. (406 mm)

Front Width - 4.5 in. (114 mm)

Rear Width - 5 in. (127 mm)

Rider Safety Enhancements - Wheel Lift Mitigation, Enhanced Lift Mitigation

Front / Rear - Aluminum cast, satin black³

Front Diameter - 17 in. (432 mm)

Rear Diameter - 16 in. (406 mm)

Front Width - 4.5 in. (114 mm)

Rear Width - 5 in. (127 mm)

Rider Safety Enhancements - Wheel Lift Mitigation, Enhanced Lift Mitigation

Tires

Type - Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, radial

Front - 160 / 70R17 73V

Rear - 180 / 70R16 77V

Front / Rear Model - GT503

Rider Safety Enhancements - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Type - Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, radial

Front - 160 / 70R17 73V

Rear - 180 / 70R16 77V

Front / Rear Model - GT503

Rider Safety Enhancements - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Length

89.4 in. (2,270 mm)

Height

Overall - 42.7 in. (1,085 mm)

Width

33.1 in. (840 mm)

Weight

As Shipped - 487 lb. (221 kg)

In Running Order - 502 lb. (228 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 922 lb. (418 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front - 359 lb. (163 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear - 595 lb. (270 kg)

As Shipped - 487 lb. (221 kg)

In Running Order - 502 lb. (228 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 922 lb. (418 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front - 359 lb. (163 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear - 595 lb. (270 kg)

Ground Clearance

3.5 in. (90 mm)

Right / Left lean angle - 35°

Lean Angle Testing Method - J1168

3.5 in. (90 mm)

Right / Left lean angle - 35°

Lean Angle Testing Method - J1168

Wheelbase

59.8 in. (1,520 mm)

Seat Height

Laden - 28.9 in. (734 mm)⁸

Unladen - 30.1 in. (765 mm)

Laden - 28.9 in. (734 mm)⁸

Unladen - 30.1 in. (765 mm)

Transmission

6-speed

Primary Drive

Gear, 49/89 ratio

Final Drive

Belt, 34/80 ratio

Battery

Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM), 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F

Charging - Three-phase, 45A system (300W @13V, 1,200 rpm, 585W max power @ 13V, 2,250 rpm)

Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM), 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F

Charging - Three-phase, 45A system (300W @13V, 1,200 rpm, 585W max power @ 13V, 2,250 rpm)

Instrumentation

Gauges - 4 in. viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable - phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)

Lighting

(As per country regulation)²

Headlamp - All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting

Tail / Stop - All LED rear lighting

Front Signal Lights - LED Bullet Turn Signals

(As per country regulation)²

Headlamp - All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting

Tail / Stop - All LED rear lighting

Front Signal Lights - LED Bullet Turn Signals

Advanced Electronics

Screen Size - 4 in. (102 mm)

Type - Color TFT

Headset Specifications (if equipped) - Bluetooth

Languages - Arabic, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada / France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal / Brazil), Indonesian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico / Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

Hands-free Mobile Phone - via Bluetooth - Standard

Voice Recognition Languages - Phone functions only / Tuner / Media / Navigation - Phone dependent

Rider / Passenger Intercom - Headset function only

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS) - TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages - Phone dependent

USB - Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

Bluetooth - Phone / Media Supported

Navigation - via Bluetooth - H-D Mobile App

Screen Size - 4 in. (102 mm)

Type - Color TFT

Headset Specifications (if equipped) - Bluetooth

Languages - Arabic, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada / France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal / Brazil), Indonesian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico / Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

Hands-free Mobile Phone - via Bluetooth - Standard

Voice Recognition Languages - Phone functions only / Tuner / Media / Navigation - Phone dependent

Rider / Passenger Intercom - Headset function only

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS) - TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages - Phone dependent

USB - Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

Bluetooth - Phone / Media Supported

Navigation - via Bluetooth - H-D Mobile App

Electrical System

Electric Power Outlet - USB C-Type, Output 5V at 2.4A

Engine

Revolution® Max 1250T⁷

Valves - Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake and exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder

Air Cleaner - Downdraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media

Revolution® Max 1250T⁷

Valves - Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake and exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder

Air Cleaner - Downdraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media

Cooling

Coolant Capacity - 2.32 qt. (2.2 l)

Horsepower

121 hp (90 kW) @ 7,500 rpm

Displacement

1,252 cc (76.4 ci)

Bore x Stroke

4.134 x 2.846 in. (105 x 72.3 mm)

Torque

93 ft. lb. (126 Nm)⁵ @ 6,000 rpm

Testing Method - J1349

Rider Safety Enhancements - Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS), Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS)

93 ft. lb. (126 Nm)⁵ @ 6,000 rpm

Testing Method - J1349

Rider Safety Enhancements - Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS), Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS)

Compression Ratio

12.0:1

Gear Ratio

Overall

1st - 12.21

2nd - 9.022

3rd - 6.994

4th - 5.641

5th - 4.731

6th - 4.131

Overall

1st - 12.21

2nd - 9.022

3rd - 6.994

4th - 5.641

5th - 4.731

6th - 4.131

Clutch

Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist and slip, 1090N

Fuel System

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)⁶

Exhaust

2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler

Starting

0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement

Lubrication

System - Semi-Dry Sump

Fuel Capacity

3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Reserve, Fuel Injection (warning light) - 0.8 gal. (3 l)

3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Reserve, Fuel Injection (warning light) - 0.8 gal. (3 l)

Oil Capacity

With filter - 4.75 qt. (4.5 l)

MPG Rating

Estimated City / Hwy - 49 mpg (4.8 l/100 km)

Frame

Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged mid-structure

Swingarm - High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded

Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged mid-structure

Swingarm - High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions, MIG welded

Front Suspension

Travel - 3.6 in. (92 mm)

Rear Suspension

Shocks - Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability

Travel - 3.2 in. (82 mm)

Shocks - Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability

Travel - 3.2 in. (82 mm)

Rake

30°

Trail

5.8 in. (148 mm)

Fork

Front - 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Angle - 28°

Front - 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Angle - 28°

Additional Colors

Billiard Gray

Vivid Black

Brilliant Red

Mystic Shift

Billiard Gray

Vivid Black

Brilliant Red

Mystic Shift

Includes

Security System

Cruise Control

Security System

Cruise Control

Warranty

24 months (unlimited mileage)

Service Interval - First 1,000 mi. (1,600 km), every 5,000 mi. (8,000 km) thereafter

24 months (unlimited mileage)

Service Interval - First 1,000 mi. (1,600 km), every 5,000 mi. (8,000 km) thereafter

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