BMW F 900 GS vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

BMW F 900 GS price starts at Rs. 16.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.05 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Sportster S, priced at Rs. 18.05 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the F 900 GS offers a claimed 22 kmpl, while the Sportster S delivers 19.6 kmpl. On the performance front, the F 900 GS uses a 895cc engine producing 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Sportster S a 1252cc engine producing 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the F 900 GS and Sportster S, the F 900 GS is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Sportster S stands out for performance.

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F 900 GS vs Sportster S Comparison Summary

Specification BMW F 900 GSHarley-Davidson Sportster S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 16.00 LakhRs. 18.05 Lakh
Mileage 22 kmpl19.6 kmpl
Engine 895 cc1252 cc
Max power 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 226 Kg228 Kg

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Basic Info BMW F 900 GS STDHarley-Davidson Sportster S STD
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Brand Name BMW Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Water-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine With Four Cam-Operated Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts And Dry-Sump Lubrication Revolution™ Max 1250T
Max Power 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW F 900 GS Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 43,808 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 49,420 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 41,154 F 900 GS Insurance Rs. 46,165 Sportster S Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
200 kmph
230 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Water-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine With Four Cam-Operated Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts And Dry-Sump Lubrication
Revolution™ Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
895 cc
1252 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
93 Nm @ 6750 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
86 mm
105 mm
Stroke
77 mm
72.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.1 : 1
12.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
22 kmpl
19.6 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
USD Forks
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90 R21 Rear :-150/70 R17
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
221 kg
Seat height
870 mm
765 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
1.7 L
Gross Weight
445 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.5 L
Length*Width*Height
2270*943*1393 mm3
2270*840*1089 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1520 mm
Length
2270 mm
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
90 mm
Height
1393 mm
1089 mm
Width
943 mm
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
226 Kg
228 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
305 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 9AH
12V / 12AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
ABS Pro, Multi Controller, On Board Computer, Tyre Pressure Control
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
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Not Available
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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Which bike is cheaper BMW F 900 GS vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
The BMW F 900 GS is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Sportster S by ₹2.05 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW F 900 GS vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
For the STD version, 895 cc Petrol engine of F 900 GS produces 104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 93 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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