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Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Harley-Davidson Street Bob

Harley-Davidson

Sportster S

From ₹18.05 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson

Street Bob

From ₹20.23 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Sportster SSportster S (Vivid Black) · ₹18.05 Lakh
Harley-Davidson Street BobStreet Bob · ₹20.23 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Sportster S: ₹18.05 Lakh (ahead) Street Bob: ₹20.23 Lakh Sportster S ₹2.18 lakh cheaper
Braking Sportster S: Cornering ABS (ahead) Street Bob: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Sportster S: 20 kmpl (ahead) Street Bob: 18.18 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Sportster S: 120.69 bhp (ahead) Street Bob: 91.18–92.45 PS Torque 125 vs 156 Nm
Weight Sportster S: 228 kg Street Bob: 297 kg Seat height 755 vs 680 mm
Versions Sportster S: 2 (ahead) Street Bob: 1

Pick the Sportster S for the lower price, cornering abs, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹18.05 Lakh
₹20.23 Lakh
On-road in
₹19.95 Lakh
₹22.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹53,015 a month
₹59,370 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
120.69 bhp
91.18–92.45 PS
Torque
125 Nm
156 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20 kmpl
18.18 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,252 cc
1,868 cc
Engine Type
Revolution Max 1250T V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC with Dual Independent VVT
Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Pushrod OHV
Bore x Stroke
105.0 mm x 72.3 mm
102.0 mm x 114.3 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Precision Air / Oil Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Cruise Drive Manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper mechanism
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper mechanism
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, Brembo radial monobloc 4-piston caliper
Single Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 260 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 292 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
5-spoke Cast Aluminium Wheels with Satin Bronze finish (17-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Gloss Black Steel Laced Wire-Spoke Wheels (or Cast Alloy Annihilator wheels)
Front Tyre Size
160/70-R17 73V Tubeless (Dunlop GT503)
100/90-B19 57H Tubeless (Dunlop D401F)
Rear Tyre Size
180/70-R16 77V Tubeless (Dunlop GT503)
150/80-B16 77H Tubeless (Dunlop D401)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm Showa Inverted USD Fork, fully adjustable (compression, rebound, preload), 92 mm travel
49 mm Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Showa Piggyback Monoshock with progressive linkage, fully adjustable (preload remote knob, compression, rebound), 51 mm travel
Hidden coil-over monoshock (Under-seat cam-style preload adjustable, 86 mm travel)
Frame Type
Trellis high-strength low-alloy tubular steel frame with stressed-member powertrain
Mild steel tubular Softail chassis
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1630 mm
Ground Clearance
90 mm
125 mm

Dimensions

Length
2270 mm
2320 mm
Width
843 mm
865 mm
Height
1085 mm
1160 mm
Seat Height
755 mm
680 mm
Kerb Weight
228 kg (Dry: 221 kg)
297 kg (Dry: 286 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.8 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
13.2 L (Reserve 3.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display with Bluetooth Connectivity
2.14-inch Viewable Area LCD Display integrated in handlebar riser
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth phone, media, and navigation integration)
No
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via H-D App)
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C port)
Yes (USB port standard)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4 Modes (Road, Sport, Rain + 2 Custom Modes)
None
Traction Control
Yes (Cornering Enhanced Traction Control C-TCS & Wheelie Control)
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED (Daymaker signature horizontal oval LED)
Full LED (Signature round Daymaker LED)
Taillight
Full LED integrated stop/tail/turn rear lighting
Full LED combined stop/tail/turn rear lights
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Solo sport saddle
Two-up tuck-and-roll seat with mini-ape handlebars
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹18.05 Lakh – ₹18.22 Lakh
₹20.23 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Sportster S (Vivid Black)₹18.05 Lakh Street Bob₹20.23 Lakh Street Bob ₹2.18 lakh more

On-road price by city

Sportster S Sportster S (Vivid Black) against Street Bob Street Bob

CitySportster SStreet BobGap
Mumbai₹20.67 Lakh₹23.15 LakhSportster S ₹2.48 lakh less
Pune₹20.67 Lakh₹23.15 LakhSportster S ₹2.48 lakh less
New Delhi₹19.95 Lakh₹22.34 LakhSportster S ₹2.39 lakh less
Bengaluru₹21.76 Lakh₹24.37 LakhSportster S ₹2.61 lakh less
Chennai₹20.67 Lakh₹23.15 LakhSportster S ₹2.48 lakh less
Hyderabad₹21.76 Lakh₹24.37 LakhSportster S ₹2.61 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹19.59 Lakh₹21.94 LakhSportster S ₹2.35 lakh less
Kolkata₹20.31 Lakh₹22.75 LakhSportster S ₹2.44 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Sportster S or the Street Bob?

The Sportster S, by ₹2.18 lakh on the versions compared here: Sportster S Sportster S (Vivid Black) at ₹18.05 Lakh against Street Bob Street Bob at ₹20.23 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹19.95 Lakh against ₹22.34 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Sportster S claims 20 kmpl against 18.18 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Sportster S Sportster S (Vivid Black) makes 120.69 bhp and 125 Nm and the Street Bob Street Bob makes 91.18–92.45 PS and 156 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹53,015 a month for the Sportster S and ₹59,370 for the Street Bob, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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