Triumph Thunderbird LT vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

BikeWale brings you comparison of Triumph Thunderbird LT and Harley-Davidson Sportster S. The ex-showroom price of Triumph Thunderbird LT is ₹ 17,35,626 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S is ₹ 16,48,938. Triumph Thunderbird LT is available in 3 colours and Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours and 1 variant. 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 Triumph Thunderbird LT and Harley-Davidson Sportster S.

Triumph Thunderbird LT vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison Overview

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

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Thunderbird LT

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₹ 17,35,626

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Harley-Davidson

Sportster S

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₹ 16,48,938

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Thunderbird LT

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Sportster S

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Specifications

Power & Performance

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

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Showa 47mm forks	43 mm inverted fork with compression
Rear Suspension	Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position a	Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Braking System	--	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	320
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	310	260
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	1
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	16	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	150/80 R16 Whitewall	160/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size	180/70 R16 Whitewall	180/70 - R16
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	Analogue	Digital
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	Analogue	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA

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

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

4 Ratings

4.9/5

33 Ratings

Rating Parameters

5.0

Visual Appeal

5.0

Visual Appeal

4.0

Reliability

5.0

Reliability

4.3

Service Experience

4.7

Service Experience

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Mini beast

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

It good bike for a solo rider

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

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison with Similar Bikes

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

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	--

Triumph Thunderbird LT vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S