The new Harley-Davidson Sportster S has been announced for the United States of America with prices starting from USD 14,999 (Rs 11.18 lakh) onwards. The motorcycle is expected to reach the Indian market, although the official details are unavailable yet. While we await an Indian launch announcement, here we explain all the details about the new Harley-Davidson Sportster S.
Design
The new Sportster S features a very appealing design that comprises of a capsule-shaped headlight, a massive front tyre, a short front fender, a lean 11.7-litre fuel tank, a high-mount twin-canister exhaust, and a slim solo seat. The tail section, exhaust, and seat are inspired by the Harley-Davidson XR750 Flat Tracker. The rear fender-mounted numberplate, taillight, and turn indicators give a clean look to the motorcycle. The Chocolate Satin finish on the magnesium engine covers adds a neat contrast to the visuals. The motorcycle comes equipped with forward-set footpegs and a low handlebar.
Colours
Harley-Davidson has announced three colours for the USA – Vivid Black, Stone Washed White Pearl, and Midnight Crimson.
Engine
The new Harley-Davidson Sportster S uses a 1,250cc, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin Revolution Max engine. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, the motor makes 119.3bhp of power at 7,500rpm and 127.4Nm of peak torque at 6,000rpm. The company claims a fuel economy of 20.8kmpl (4.8-litre/100km).
Features
The feature list on the Sportster S includes full-LED lighting, a Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster, and a USB C-type charger. The electronic rider aids include five riding modes (Sport, Road, Rain, and two custom modes), cornering ABS, and a lean-sensitive traction control system.
Hardware
The suspension setup on the Sportster S includes fully-adjustable Showa 43mm inverted front forks and a preload-adjustable Showa rear mono-shock. The anchoring tasks are handled by a 320mm disc with Brembo radial monoblock four-piston calliper at the front and a 260mm disc with a two-piston Brembo calliper at the back. The five-spoke alloy wheels are wrapped in Dunlop/Harley-Davidson Series GT503 tyres.
