Comparing the KTM 85 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 85 SX is available at a price on request, while the Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the KTM 85 SX comes with a 84.9 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 25 kmpl for the KTM 85 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 Cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 84.9 cc | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.2 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 25 kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | approx. 67 kg (without fuel) | 228 |
| Seat Height | 865 mm | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 240 mm | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | XACT WP PDS mono shock | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 70/100 - 17 | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 90/100 - 14 | 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 | Keihin PWK 28 | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 669000 | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Kickstarter | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6‑speed manual |
