BMW R 1300 GS vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Should you buy BMW R 1300 GS or Harley-Davidson Sportster S Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 1300 GS price in is Rs 23,50,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Harley-Davidson Sportster S price in is Rs 18,05,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the R 1300 GS makes 145.48 PS and 149 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Sportster S stand at 122.3 PS and 125 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 1300 GS in 4 colours whereas the Harley-Davidson Sportster S comes in 4 colours. Out of 2 user reviews, Sportster S scores 4.2 whereas the BMW R 1300 GS tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 5 user reviews..The BMW R 1300 GS Mileage is around 20.83 kmpl, while the Harley-Davidson Sportster S Mileage is around 19.6 kmpl.

R 1300 GS vs Sportster S

Key Highlights	R 1300 GS	Sportster S
Mileage (Overall)	20.83 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Max Power	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm	122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels	Revolution™ Max 1250T

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Basic Information	BMW R 1300 GS	Harley-Davidson Sportster S
On-Road Price	Rs.25,92,718* Onwards	Rs.19,95,565* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	20.83 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Max Power	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm	122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on BMW R 1300 GS Reviews	4.2 Based on Harley-Davidson Sportster S Reviews
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 70,996 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 54,625 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.54,718 R 1300 GS Insurance	Rs.46,165 Sportster S Insurance
Colours	Triple BlackLight WhiteGS TrophyOption 719 Aurelius GreenView All Colours	Billiard GrayBrilliant RedMystic ShiftVivid BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

BMW R 1300 GS

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

On-Road Price

Rs.25,92,718* Onwards

Rs.19,95,565* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

20.83 kmpl

19.6 kmpl

Max Power

145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm

122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on BMW R 1300 GS Reviews

4.2

Based on Harley-Davidson Sportster S Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 70,996

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 54,625

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.54,718
R 1300 GS Insurance

Rs.46,165
Sportster S Insurance

Colours

Triple BlackLight WhiteGS TrophyOption 719 Aurelius GreenView All Colours

Billiard GrayBrilliant RedMystic ShiftVivid BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels	Revolution™ Max 1250T
Displacement	1300 cc	1252 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	106.5 mm	105 mm
Stroke	73 mm	72.3 mm
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	12.0:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm	125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels

Revolution™ Max 1250T

Displacement

1300 cc

1252 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	-
Hill Hold	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Dynamic brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Engine drag torque control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro	Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro

Performance
Overall Mileage	20.83 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	225 kmph	230 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

20.83 kmpl

19.6 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

225 kmph

230 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 L	11.7 L
Width	1000 mm	840 mm
Length	2212 mm	2270 mm
Height	1406 mm	1089 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	4 L	1.7 L
Ground Clearance	-	90 mm
Wheelbase	1518 mm	1520 mm
Dry Weight	-	221 kg
Kerb Weight	237 kg	228 kg
Gross Weight	465 kg	-
Load Carrying Capacity	228	-
Engine Oil Capacity	-	4.5 L
Seat height	850 mm	765 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

19 L

11.7 L

Width

1000 mm

840 mm

Length

2212 mm

2270 mm

Height

1406 mm

1089 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Alternator	Three-phase alternator with 650 W Nominal Power	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	285 mm	260 mm
Tyre Brand	-	Dunlop
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	42 psi	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

285 mm

260 mm

Tyre Brand

Dunlop

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine	High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine

High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

R 1300 GS
Sportster S

R
rozar on Jul 19, 2025
4.3
BMW R 1300 GS Great Machine Best of Best
Best of Best I ever have this Machine . Absolutely Good I like it. Mileage Is OP And safety good overall and Comfortable for ride And feel good . And maintenance Is not So tough it can Refills anywhere but depending on your Location only. So I must like to say this to everyone Keep Buying and ride it drive it it good machine. But Ride safe. Thank you
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dhasaradhi on Apr 06, 2025
4.2
About the wonderful and adventures BMW R 1300 GS
The bmw r 1300 gs is a wonderful adventures bike , which gives u a great comfort with updated features on it . Thought it is costly but worth. If u are looking for a adventures bike then it is a wonderful bike, I a riding it from past one year and the performance is crazy, it's excellent for off road and touring
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M
mohmad on Mar 02, 2025
5.0
Just an awesome bike I was dreaming of it.
I was dreaming of this bike since when I was not able to drive a bike and I was under age too for my license. But when I got capable for driving licence than I purchased this bike. Wow. I was shocked that this bike's comfort and braking and other things was too good. The bike just shocked me because of its performance and other things too.
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bodh on Sep 16, 2024
4.2
Super hammer
One of the best bike I ever seen in my whole life it’s amazed. When I ride on off road and it I’ll get more comfort for long ride bruhhaa
H
hruday on Jan 20, 2024
4.8
Great Experience
Undoubtedly fabulous for those who enjoy riding like a king in the adventure segment and appreciate the powerful engine.
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H
himanshu on Nov 20, 2025
4.7
beauty with power
because of it looks and power, i once took it to mountains and it was riding smoothly at uphill, so i want to tell who are looking for a powerful bike to travel to hilly area like Leh, shimla or Kullu then go for it without thinking much positive and smooth, every one compliments me becuase of it looks specially the dark blue colour and even every one of my friend ask me to took them for a ride and they also compliment about its sound and power. yes if you want free compliments yes if you want power with asthetic looks it will catch everyones eyes when you ride it in trafiic then everyone will look at you and its power is amazing wow and its belt driven system made it more smoother
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R
ram on Jul 16, 2025
3.7
Experience
Amazing experience ofc its heavy and not for every type of road in Indian conditions. But it's an experience of its own to drive as the engine is so powerful and it's sounds loud and clear. It's design is cool as well but the best thing is the brand itself as they ensure safety and luxury at the same time. . .
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FAQs on BMW R 1300 GS and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Q) Which bike is better BMW R 1300 GS or Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

A) As per our average user rating, BMW R 1300 GS has a score of 4.5/5 while Harley-Davidson Sportster S has rate of 4.2 /5.

Q) Which bike among BMW R 1300 GS and Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper?

A) BMW R 1300 GS price starts at Rs 23,50,000 & Harley-Davidson Sportster S price starts at Rs 18,05,000 in Delhi . Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper between these.

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