The all-new Sportster S, launched in 2022, is a better version of its older siblings. It is widely known as a ‘coming of age cruiser’. It is filled with new features and is a sporty-looking motorcycle even though it does not weigh as much as its older versions.
With its chunky tyres and solid design, the new Harley Davidson Sportster S is the perfect ‘bad boy bike’. This new cruiser has an imposing and dominating demeanour and a solid design with its bronze detailing and sturdy stance. It also has many customisation options that will help riders personalise the bike.
This sporty bike made quite the buzz when it was announced for its launch, about its revised riding position and many other features. With better modification and advanced technology, the latest Harley Davidson Sportster S is the sportiest bike of the Harleys.
The new Harley Davidson Sportster S asserts dominance over other motorcycles with its powerful and intimidating look. It adds to the perfect cruising experience with detailing in terms of design. Harley Davidson Sportster S sports bronze detailing creates a unique design with a high-mounted exhaust, a shorted mudguard, and a tail. It helps accentuate the chunky tyres and their dominant body.
In addition, it also has a 4-inch TFT screen, and it utilises the new age tech for better performance.
The motorcycle uses lightweight materials. Harley Davidson Sportster S also features LED headlights and all LED lighting. The lighting, added to its forceful design and imposing look, is perfect for showcasing the highlights of the Harley.
Harley Davidson Sportster S comes in 3 colour options:
Harley Davidson Sportster S comes in one variant:
The most notable feature of the new Harley Davidson Sportster S is its V-twin Revolution Max 1250T engine, which it shares with the highly famous Pan America 1250.
The performance of this beast is quite extraordinary, with engine torque of 125 Nm @ 6000rpm and horsepower of 121 HP/ 90 kW @7500 rpm.
It also features a 105 X 72.3 mm bore and stroke.
It has a liquid cooling system, showcasing a double overhead camshaft, and it offers a generous amount of torque and power to enhance the powerband.
The primary feature of the new Harley Davidson Sportster S is its new engine, which provides the power required for this street cruising monster.
It has a visible high-mounted exhaust inspired by flat-track racing; it is created with corrosion-resistant stainless steel.
Sportster S gets a fuel tank capacity of 11.8 litres and an oil capacity of 4.5I. It is specially created for the rider’s comfort and to move the heat of the exhaust away from the rider’s legs.
The bike is fully equipped with new and advanced tech to showcase digital gauges, GPS, ride modes and indicators; it incorporates the new tech into the pre-existing framework of the classic model.
It has Ride Modes which are pre-programmed but also can be customised to change the C-ABS and C-TCS settings. The motorcycle also eliminates the earlier framework and uses lightweight material to reduce the weight.
The Harley Davidson Sportster S incorporates inverted forks of Showa 43 mm, and at the rear, it has a mono-shock Showa. It has an entirely adjustable suspension and hydraulic preload.
A 320mm disc and a four-piston Brembo radial monoblock calliper are in front. However, it has a two-piston Brembo calliper in the front with 260mm disc brakes at the rear.
It also has a manual 6-speed transmission. Belt-type transmission is also available.
The reinvented Harley Davidson Sportster S has retained the best parts of its older siblings and added new features that have enhanced its performance.
With its amazing design, the classic Harley style is the perfect mix of sinister and dazzling looks. It has impressive detailing and a satin finish, which adds to the experience of a perfect ride.
Its flat-track style bars create a comfortable ride, and its modern designs act perfect for navigation and all the features that come with it.
The engine, with its smooth rumbling and quick pick up, is perfect for riding, giving you a satisfying ride. The different riding systems available also help a lot.
While it may look and feel heavy, it is perfect for a city with heavy traffic and even gives you a nice feel at high speeds.
The bike’s braking system is also impressive and notably pleasant.
The Harley Davidson Sportster S is priced at Rs 16,51,000, while the Scout gets priced at Rs. 19 lakhs.
The Sportster performs better with 125Nm @6000 rpm compared to the 97Nm@5600 rpm of the Indian Scout Bobber Alumina Jade Smoke.
The bore and stroke of the Sportster are 105 and 72.23, while it is 99 and 74 for Scout.
There are also significant differences in its design and handlebar system, especially the exhaust of the Sportster. The Scout is available in six colours now, while the Sportster is available in the three colours mentioned above.
The Sportster is a better option technology-wise; it also has a USB charging port, unlike the Scout. Both are cruiser bikes with a six-speed transmission, while Scout has comparatively more fuel capacity.
Harley Davidson Sportster S has a mileage of 19.6 kmph while the Iron has a 20.8 kmph; Harley Davidson Iron 883 gets priced at Rs. 11,97,109, whereas the Sportster is Rs. 16.51 Lakh.
The Iron has a lower-powered air-cooled engine at 883 cc with a 68 Nm@4750 rpm maximum torque compared to the liquid-cooled 1252 cc engine and a max torque of 125 Nm@6000 rpm.
Both are available in three colours though they are not similar.
The Iron has a more petite frame and structure than the Harley Davidson Sportster S, and there are many differences in its styling. Especially the technology in it is considerably better. Even though the Sportster is slightly costlier, it is the better option.
The new Nightster is priced at Rs. 14.99 Lakhs while the Sportster at Rs. 15.51 Lakhs. Though the Sportster may seem on the costlier side, it has a better engine compared to the 975 ccs of the Nightster, and with that comes lower power and performance.
Both have very similar designs because the Nightster is a redesigned version of the Sportster. While many riders prefer the Nightster, it does not have as many digital features and does not perform as well as the Sportster in all things considered including its digital systems to its seat height and design; the Sportster seems like the perfect option.
The Nightster only has Riding modes in its additional features, while Sportster has both Ride modes and Cruise control and is loaded with electronics.
The redesigned version of the Harley Davidson Sportster, the new Sportster S, has retained its amazing structure while adding the perfect details, be it in the design and structure or its performance. It is a perfect blend of the Classic Harley with new modern technology.
It has an undoubtedly powerful engine and a unique braking system. The main highlight is its advanced technologies which help equip the rider with new features and have a comfortable ride.
It is also available in three different colours and has a lot of customisable options, which helps the rider to personalise their bikes according to their unique taste, and that adds to the amazing experience of the ride.
It has a top speed of 231 kmph with a quick pick-up.
The motorcycle has a 1252 cc V-twin Revolution Max 1250 T engine
No, but it can be added in for long rides.
Yes, it is available, and it costs about 16.5 lakhs
It is reliable since it has a very dependable engine.
It claims a 120 hp.
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