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Harley-Davidson Sportster S [2022]



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Sportster S [2022] Model Image
Harley-Davidson Sportster S Right Front Three Quarter
Harley-Davidson Sportster S Right Side View
Harley-Davidson Sportster S Right Rear Three Quarter
Harley-Davidson Sportster S Rear View
Harley-Davidson Sportster S Left Rear Three Quarter
Harley-Davidson Sportster S Left Side View
Harley-Davidson Sportster S Left Front Three Quarter
discontinued
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₹ 16,53,993
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Harley-Davidson has discontinued the Sportster S [2022] and the bike is out of production.

Sportster S [2022] Key Highlights

Engine Capacity1,252 cc
Mileage - ARAI
20 kmpl
Transmission6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity11.8 litres
Seat Height753 mm

Harley-Davidson Sportster S [2022] Summary

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is part of the American manufacturer’s Sportster range of motorcycles. In terms of design, it gets a distinctive-looking LED headlight, massive tyres, a short front fender, an 11.7-litre fuel tank, high-mounted twin exhausts, and a slim seat. The tail section, exhaust, and saddle draw inspiration from the Harley-Davidson XR750 flat tracker.

But its biggest highlight is the 1250cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine that it shares with the highly-acclaimed Pan America 1250 adventure-touring motorcycle. The motor has been tuned to suit the Sportster S’s character and churns out 119.3bbhp and 127.4Nm. The motor, which is a stressed member of the chassis, features a Chocolate Satin finish on the magnesium engine covers.

The hardware on the Sportster S consists of a Showa 43mm inverted front forks and a Showa mono-shock at the rear. The front setup is fully adjustable while the rear suspension features a hydraulic preload adjustment. The five-spoke alloy wheels are shod with Dunlop/Harley-Davidson Series GT503 tyres. The braking setup uses 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.

On the feature front, the Sportster S receives five riding modes, lean-sensitive traction control, and cornering ABS. Then there is full-LED lighting and a Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster. Harley is offering the motorcycle in a choice of three colours- Vivid Black, Midnight Crimson, and Stone Washed White Pearl.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S [2022] Review

  • Good Things

    • New engine offers lots of torque
    • Loaded with electronics
    • Gets Bluetooth and navigations
  • Could be Better

    • Available only as a single-seater
    • Limited sales, service reach
    • Expensive to maintain

BikeWale's Take

The Sportster S is Harley-Davidson’s latest addition in India line-up. It offers a sporty riding position and with its fat tyres and side mounted exhaust, the bike looks extremely good on the road. It also gets lots of modern electronics. But the motorcycle is expensive to maintain and the brand also lacks the sales and service reach. 

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S [2022] mileage

Harley-Davidson Sportster S [2022] mileage

The ARAI mileage of Harley-Davidson Sportster S [2022] is 20 kmpl.

Sportster S [2022] mileage details

Sportster S [2022] Specifications & Features

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      Specifications

      • Power & Performance

        • Displacement
          1252 cc
        • Max Power
          120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
        • Max Torque
          125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
        • Mileage - ARAI
          20 kmpl
        • Mileage - Owner Reported
          -
        • Riding Range
          236 Km
        • Top Speed
          194 Kmph
        • Riding Modes
          -
        • Transmission
          6 Speed Manual
        • Transmission Type
          Belt Drive
        • Gear Shifting Pattern
          1 Down 5 Up
        • Cylinders
          2
        • Bore
          105 mm
        • Stroke
          72.3 mm
        • Valves Per Cylinder
          4
        • Compression Ratio
          12.0:1
        • Ignition
          CDI
        • Spark Plugs
          2 Per Cylinder
        • Cooling System
          Liquid Cooled
        • Clutch
          Assist And Slipper Clutch
        • Fuel Delivery System
          Fuel Injection
        • Fuel Tank Capacity
          11.8 litres
        • Reserve Fuel Capacity
          1.7 litres
        • Emission Standard
          BS6
        • Fuel Type
          Petrol
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      • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

        • Front Suspension
          43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability
        • Rear Suspension
          Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
        • Braking System
          Dual Channel ABS
        • Front Brake Type
          Disc
        • Front Brake Size
          320 mm
        • Caliper - Front
          4 Piston
        • Rear Brake Type
          Disc
        • Rear Brake Size
          260 mm
        • Caliper - Rear
          1 Piston
        • Wheel Type
          Alloy
        • Front Wheel Size
          17 inch
        • Rear Wheel Size
          16 inch
        • Front Tyre Size
          160/70 - TR17
        • Rear Tyre Size
          180/70 - R16
        • Tyre Type
          Tubeless
        • Radial Tyres
          Yes
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          36 psi
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          42 psi
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          36 psi
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          42 psi
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      • Dimensions & Chassis

        • Kerb Weight
          228 kg
        • Seat Height
          753 mm
        • Ground Clearance
          90 mm
        • Overall Length
          2270 mm
        • Overall Width
          843 mm
        • Overall Height
          1089 mm
        • Wheelbase
          1520 mm
        • Chassis Type
          High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
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      • Manufacturer Warranty

        • Standard Warranty
          2 Year
        • Standard Warranty
          Unlimited Km

      Features

        • Touch Screen Display
          -
        • Instrument Console
          -
        • Odometer
          Digital
        • Speedometer
          Digital
        • Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Digital Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Hazard Warning Indicator
          -
        • Average Speed Indicator
          -
        • OTA Updates
          -
        • Call/SMS Alerts
          -
        • Geo Fencing
          -
        • Distance to Empty Indicator
          -
        • Tachometer
          Digital
        • Stand Alarm
          Yes
        • No. of Tripmeters
          2
        • Tripmeter Type
          Digital
        • Gear Indicator
          -
        • Low Fuel Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Oil Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Battery Indicator
          Yes
        • Clock
          Yes
        • Service Reminder Indicator
          -
        • Battery
          Maintenance Free
        • Front Storage Box
          No
        • Under Seat Storage
          No
        • Mobile App Connectivity
          Yes
        • DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
          Yes
        • AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
          Yes
        • Shift Light
          Yes
        • Headlight Type
          LED
        • Brake/Tail Light
          LED
        • Turn Signal
          LED
        • Pass Light
          Yes
        • GPS & Navigation
          Yes
        • USB Charging Port
          Yes
        • Riding Modes Switch
          -
        • Traction Control
          -
        • Cruise Control
          -
        • Hazard Warning Switch
          -
        • Start Type
          Electric Start
        • Killswitch
          Yes
        • Stepped Seat
          No
        • Pillion Backrest
          No
        • Pillion Grabrail
          No
        • Pillion Seat
          No
        • Pillion Footrest
          No
        • Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Additional Features
          Cruise Control, Ride Modes
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      Harley-Davidson Sportster S [2022] User Reviews

      4.8/5

      (13 Ratings) 2 Reviews

      5

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      4

      Service Experience


      4

      Maintenance cost

      4

      Extra Features

      Great experience could be better

      1 year ago


      Saikat Basu

      Although this bike claims to have a higher seat height than the fat bob, trust me, your feet are more accessible to the ground on this than the fat bob, owing to the sheer lack of width of the bike in comparison.
      Coming to the riding part, it's flawless and produces less sound in comparison with the fat bob or other traditional hds for that matter.
      The shopping experience is truly special and so is the service workshop tour (yet to get my bike serviced).
      Pros:
      1. Lightweight, lots of room for control at low speed.
      2. Smooth riding on highways and bump-free roads.
      3. Instrument cluster is highly informative, truly a value-for-money addition.
      4. Most importantly, looks are a head-turner. Name any sports bike you can think of, your speedster s would draw all attention to you irrespective of which sports bike moves along you.
      Cons:
      1. Extremely low ground clearance which makes it unsuitable for most Indian roads. Also, tyre pressure needs to be monitored at all times - any drop in pressure reduces ground clearance even further.
      2. Stiff rear suspension: gives you the jolt of your lifetime, especially if you're privileged to have some back injuries or backpains. But I was told the footpeg assembly can be mid-shifted for better comfort which I intend to do during my first service.
      Overall verdict:
      If you plan your trip well ahead and meticulously so that all potholes and bumps in your trip are accounted for, you can definitely go for one.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      5

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      4

      Maintenance cost


      5

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Leisure Rides

      Owned for

      < 3 months

      Ridden for

      < 5000 kms

      Got mileage of

      17 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      Make sure to avoid bumpy roads.

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      Buy this bike NOW!!!

      2 years ago


      Ranjit

      This bike is quiet good, like i have test driven every harley davidson bike and the sportster s is the one that impressed me the most, it sounds good, the engine is refined and smooth and has lots of features and offers good performance. If you have 12 to 13 lakhs budget this is the bike you need. Also this bike is a multi functional bike, you can take it off road and on road both.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      2

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      3

      Service Experience


      3

      Maintenance cost

      4

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      6 months-1 yr

      Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

      Got mileage of

      20 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      Very fun to ride

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