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Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Honda Activa 125
ESTIMATED SIMULATION
Run the comparison →The Harley-Davidson Sportster S (2025) and the Honda Activa 125 (2025) are compared with the same Moto Kıyas physics model under identical conditions: flat dry asphalt, no wind, a 75 kg rider and no passenger. The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a cruiser with 1,252 cc, 120.7 hp and 228 kg; the Honda Activa 125 is a scooter with 124 cc, 8.3 hp and 107 kg. Power-to-weight with the rider: 398.3 hp/ton versus 45.7 hp/ton. On this measure the Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 772% ahead.
In the simulation the Harley-Davidson Sportster S covers 0-100 km/h (speedometer) in 2.97 s and the Honda Activa 125 in 36.16 s; the Harley-Davidson Sportster S is quicker by 33.19 s. In the 60-0 km/h brake test, braking distance without the 0.3 s reaction time is 16.1 m for the Harley-Davidson Sportster S (with ABS) and 17.9 m for the Honda Activa 125 (ABS unknown, class assumption: no ABS). The Harley-Davidson Sportster S stops 1.8 m shorter. The standard 60-0 test is used because one calculated top speed is below 110 km/h. Calculated top speed: 194 km/h (manufacturer claim) versus 90 km/h (manufacturer claim).
All values are an estimated simulation, not road-test measurements. Technical data comes from the sources listed below; the model uses model-specific parameters calibrated against published road tests for both. Open the interactive app (currently in Turkish) to watch the run side by side and change the load.
| Estimated simulation | Harley-Davidson Sportster S | Honda Activa 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | cruiser | scooter |
| Engine | 1,252 cc | 124 cc |
| Power | 120.7 hp | 8.3 hp |
| Wet weight | 228 kg | 107 kg |
| Power-to-weight (75 kg rider) | 398.3 hp/ton | 45.7 hp/ton |
| 0-100 km/h (speedometer) | 2.97 s | 36.16 s |
| 60-0 km/h braking distance | 16.1 m | 17.9 m |
| Top speed (calc.) | 194 km/h | 90 km/h |
Data sources and calibration
Specifications: the sources below (manufacturer pages, plus road-test or spec sites where the manufacturer gives no figure). Acceleration, braking and top speed: Moto Kıyas physics simulation (power/torque curve, gearing, drag, traction and wheelie limits, ABS assumption), calibrated against published road tests where available. Estimated, not measured.
- Harley-Davidson Sportster S: www.harley-davidson.com, www.team-bhp.com
- Honda Activa 125: www.honda2wheelersindia.com, www.honda2wheelersindia.com, www.team-bhp.com
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