Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Engine, Specifications, and Performance

This bike is powered by a Revolution Max 1250T V-twin engine with a four-valve-per-cylinder operated through double overhead camshafts at variable timing. It is a 1252cc engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission system via an assist and slipper clutch. It churns out a maximum power of 120.69bhp at 7500 rpm and a peak torque of 125 Nm at 6000 rpm, making the vehicle capable of achieving a top speed of 195 km/h. Further, the ARAI-claimed Harley-Davidson Sportster S mileage is 20 km/l, variable in various ride conditions and ride styles.

Moving further on the specifications, it rides on a 43 mm inverted aluminium front fork with compression, rebound, and spring preload adjustability and linkage-mounted, piggyback mono-shock rear suspension with compression, rebound, and hydraulic spring preload adjustability. Besides, the 17-inch front alloy wheel wears a 160mm wide radial tubeless tyre while the 16-inch wide rear wheel wears a 180mm wide tyre. Further, the braking duties are performed by a 320mm front disc brake and a 260mm rear disc brake, accompanied by a dual-channel anti-lock braking system that inhibits the wheels from locking after the brake lever is released, and thus prevents the bike from skidding.

In terms of dimensions, this Harley-Davidson bike, sitting on a high strength low alloy wheel trellis frame, has a length of 2270mm, a width of 843mm, a height of 1089mm, a ground clearance of 90mm, a seat height of 765mm, and a wheelbase of 1520mm. Further, the fuel tank of this bike, having 225 kg weight, can take up to 11.8 litres of petrol.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Exterior Elements

In the front, this motorcycle features a chrome-surrounded horizontal capsule-like LED headlight, circular turn indicators, a riser handlebar housing the rear-view mirrors at both ends of it, and a wide but short-length front fender along with amber reflector at both sides. Furthermore, this Harley-Davidson motorcycle exhibits a full-sized engine cowl, high-mount dual exhaust pipes, an upswept air box cover with model branding, a single-seat design, and copper highlights on the engine housings and gearbox. In the rear, it flaunts a low-positioned capsule-like LED tail light, round turn indicators, and a sporty-looking wider tyre.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Features

This motorcycle gets a Bluetooth-equipped 4-inch thin-film transistor LCD display to keep the rider updated with important information. Additionally, it gets three pre-programmed ride modes – Sport, Road, and Rain – to provide better ride quality in different riding conditions; it also gives the feasibility to create a customized mode. Furthermore, it gets a Traction Control System (TCS) that keeps the vehicle in control, during cornering, in wet weather especially. Moreover, it boasts a drag-torque slip control system, tyre pressure monitoring system, wheel lift mitigation, enhanced lift mitigation, and cornering enhanced ABS, TCS, and DSCS system for enhanced safety.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price and Variants

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S price comes out to be quite similar to its rivals like Triumph Rocket 3, Ducati XDiavel, and BMW R18. The up-to-date ex-showroom and on-road Harley-Davidson prices can be checked in the price section above.

Talking about variants and colours, it is sold in a single ‘Standard’ variant with four colour offerings which are Vivid Black, White Sand Pearl, Gray Haze, and Bright Billiard Blue. In terms of aftersales, it is provided with a manufacturer’s warranty of two years with a few terms and conditions applicability.