Harley-Davidson Sportster S

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S’ design strikes a balance between brutishness and sophistication. It looks vintage and modern at the same time. An LED headlamp with a pill-like shape gives this sport custom motorcycle a unique flare at night. It also comes with round side mirrors for an additional classic touch. 

On the sides, it features a luxurious-looking multi-toned silhouette, accentuated by parts coated in a sort of bronze-like color, a bright body paint, and satin black aluminum cast wheels (front: 17-inch, rear: 16-inch). Its high-mounted, stainless steel exhaust pipes further enhance this motorcycle’s sporty character on the road. Like its facade, its back end is also illuminated by a smaller pill-shaped LED taillamp. This sport custom comes with front and rear LED bullet turn signals for enhanced visibility at all times.

The rider is given a 4-inch color TFT infotainment display that shows the engine temperature, battery voltage, and ambient air temperature and offers Bluetooth connectivity. For more convenience, this sport custom motorcycle is equipped with a USB-C port and a 5V power outlet. Its stylish saddle might not be the plushiest out there, but it still offers decent support and ergonomics for the rider, especially when cruising at high speeds on the highway.

In terms of dimensions, the Harley-Davidson Sportster S measures 2,270 mm in length, 840 mm in overall width, 1,085 mm in overall height, and 765 mm in unladen seat height. This sport custom motorcycle comes with a 1,520-mm wheelbase and a 103-mm ground clearance.

In terms of suspension, the Harley-Davidson Sportster S utilizes a combination of a 43-mm Inverted Fork with Compression at the front and a Linkage-Mounted Piggyback Monoshock with Compression at the rear. This sport custom motorcycle offers decent handling on sharp turns or corners. It is also lighter to maneuver inside the city than its other heavyweight and higher-displacement cousins. However, due to its very low ground clearance (103 mm), it wouldn’t be advisable to ride this motorcycle through rough and bumpy concrete pavements. 

All in all, in terms of comfort, the Sportster S thrives on smooth roads and free-flowing highways. It is stable and quite agile for its weight at high speeds.

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is powered by a 1,252-cc Revolution Max 1250T engine that delivers a maximum power output of 121 hp and a maximum torque of 126 Nm. This sport custom motorcycle comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. Additionally, it also offers three pre-programmed riding modes: Sport, Road, and Rain.

On the highway, the Sportster S runs with tremendous power and enthusiasm. It can overtake slower vehicles and bikes with ease. Its engine’s power delivery is silky smooth and linear. Like your typical Harley-Davidson, it roars at higher RPMs. Yet, it feels sensible and refined at low speeds. However, you might want to reconsider if you are planning to use this as your daily ride in the city. It only comes with a small 11.8-L fuel capacity for its high-performance engine. 

In terms of safety, the Harley-Davidson Sportster S is equipped with an anti-lock braking system, pass switch, engine check warning, side reflectors, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system. This sport custom motorcycle utilizes a single floating, tower-mounted rotor for front braking, while a solid uniform expansion rotor at the rear. It also comes with a radially-mounted, monoblock 4-piston caliper at the front and a single-piston caliper at the rear.

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a bike that you should try if you enjoy cruising at high speeds on free-flowing highways on the weekend. Performance-wise, it is exceptional and truly in a class of its own.