Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Trident 800

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Triumph Trident 800 price starts at Rs. 10.95 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Sportster S, priced at Rs. 18.05 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Sportster S offers a claimed 19.6 kmpl, while the Trident 800 delivers 21.27 kmpl. On the performance front, the Sportster S uses a 1252cc engine producing 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Trident 800 a 798cc engine producing 115 PS @ 10750 rpm. If you're deciding between the Sportster S and Trident 800, the Trident 800 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Sportster S stands out for performance.

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Sportster S vs Trident 800 Comparison Summary

Specification Harley-Davidson Sportster STriumph Trident 800
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.05 LakhRs. 10.95 Lakh
Mileage 19.6 kmpl21.27 kmpl
Engine 1252 cc798 cc
Max power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm115 PS @ 10750 rpm
Kerb weight 228 Kg198 Kg

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Basic Info Harley-Davidson Sportster S STDTriumph Trident 800 STD
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Brand Name Harley-Davidson Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.05 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.95 Lakh
Engine Type Revolution™ Max 1250T Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 115 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Triumph Trident 800 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 49,420 @ 6% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 46,165 Sportster S Insurance Not Available
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
230 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Revolution™ Max 1250T
Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC
Engine Displacement
1252 cc
798 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
115 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
84 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Bore
105 mm
78 mm
Stroke
72.3 mm
55.7 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
3
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
13.2:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
19.6 kmpl
21.27 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Showa 41 mm Upside-down BP-SFF forks, compression and rebound damping, Wheel travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Showa monoshock RSU, with adjustable preload and rebound damping, Wheel travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Dunlop
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
221 kg
Not Available
Seat height
765 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.7 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2270*840*1089 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1402 mm
Length
2270 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
90 mm
Not Available
Height
1089 mm
1088 mm
Width
840 mm
815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.7 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
228 Kg
198 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
260 mm
220 mm

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

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Tubular steel perimeter frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
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
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available
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Harley Davidson Sportster S Vs Triumph Trident 800 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Trident 800?
The Triumph Trident 800 is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Sportster S by ₹7.10 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Trident 800?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 798 cc Petrol engine of Trident 800 produces 115 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 84 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque

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