Reading Standard R-S vs Harley-Davidson Racer (1921)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Reading Standard R-Sstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Racer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecReading Standard R-SHarley-Davidson Racer
Model year19211921
Price
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Weight160 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol

Reading Standard R-S vs Harley-Davidson Racer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Reading Standard R-S and the Harley-Davidson Racer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Reading Standard R-S brings its published horsepower in a 160 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Racer counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: