Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Thunderbird LT

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Triumph Thunderbird LT. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is ₹ 16,48,938 and Triumph Thunderbird LT is ₹ 17,35,626. Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Triumph Thunderbird LT is available in 3 colours. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Triumph Thunderbird LT.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Thunderbird LT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sportster S	Thunderbird LT
Price	₹ 16,48,938	₹ 17,35,626
Capacity	1252 cc	1699 cc
Power	120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm	93 bhp @ 5408 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Harley-Davidson

Sportster S

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₹ 16,48,938

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Triumph

Thunderbird LT

Standard

₹ 17,35,626

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Sportster S

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Thunderbird LT

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	120.69 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	93 bhp @ 5,408 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	151 Nm @ 3,550 rpm
Riding Range (km)	236	--
Top Speed (kmph)	194	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Road and Rain	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,252	1,699
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	20	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	105	107
Stroke (mm)	72.3	94
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.8	22
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.7	--
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	43 mm inverted fork with compression	Showa 47mm forks
Rear Suspension	Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability	Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position a
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	--
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	310
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	260	310
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	1	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	16
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	160/70 - R17	150/80 R16 Whitewall
Rear Tyre Size	180/70 - R16	180/70 R16 Whitewall
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed		--
OTA Updates	Not Available	--
Call/SMS Alerts		--
Geo Fencing		--
Distance to Empty		--
Stand Alarm		--
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA	Maintenance Free

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Vivid Black	Jet Black
	White Sand Pearl	Lava Red Phantom Black
	Gray Haze	Crystal White / Phantom Black
	Bright Billiard Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

33 Ratings

4.8/5

4 Ratings

Rating Parameters

5.0

Visual Appeal

5.0

Visual Appeal

5.0

Reliability

4.0

Reliability

4.7

Service Experience

4.3

Service Experience

Most Helpful Review

It good bike for a solo rider

Riding the Harley Davidson Sportster S is an exhilarating experience that blends raw

Mini beast

My brother brought this around 6-8 months before. Its a stylish combination of style,

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	225	380
Seat Height (mm)	765	700
Ground Clearance (mm)	90	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,270	2,546
Overall Width (mm)	843	956
Overall Height (mm)	1,089	1,225
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,665
Chassis Type	High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame	Tubular Steel, twin spine

Standard Warranty (year)	2	--
Standard Warranty (km)	Unlimited	--

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)		--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED	--
Turn Signal	LED	--
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		--

Cruise Control		--
Hazard Warning Lights		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control		--

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat		Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Additional Features	--	--

Front Storage Box		--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)		--

GPS & Navigation		--
USB Charging Port		--

Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Thunderbird LT