Comparing the KTM 65 SX 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 KTM 65 SX is available at a price on request, while the Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the KTM 65 SX comes with a 64.9 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 11.2 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 kmpl for the KTM 65 SX versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. 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 Cooling | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 64.9 cc | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 11.2 bhp @ 11500 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 10.8 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 4.5 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 62 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 730 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 198 mm | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 35 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 180 mm | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | XACT WP mono shock | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 60/100 - 14 | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100 - 12 | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | — | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Orange | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Fuel System | Carburetor (HIDRIA ECU) | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 546500 | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Kickstarter | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6‑speed manual |








