Comparing the ATHER 450 Apex and the Sportster S side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the ATHER 450 Apex is available at a price on request, while the Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | — | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | — | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | — | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 7.0 kW | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | — | 19.6 Kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 100 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 111.6 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 780 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 12 | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 100/80 - 12 | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.9 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.7 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 5 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.7 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Fast) | 1–1.5h | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 5.45 | — |
| Cluster | — | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Indium Blue | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control | — |
| Drive Modes | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ | — |
| Fast Charging Supported | Yes | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Fuel Injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | -0.1 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 7 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | Standard | 189946 | STD | 1805000 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 157 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | 26 | — |
| Transmission | — | 6‑speed manual |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |








