- 2022 Low Rider S gets bigger engine
- Low Rider ST gets bagger-like styling
- Could be launched in India
Harley-Davidson has unveiled the 2022 Low Rider S and has also taken the wraps off the Low Rider ST which is based on the former, but with some cosmetic changes.
Let’s start off with the Low Rider S that was available in India in 2020. For the new model year, the motorcycle’s design is largely unchanged, save the fuel-tank mounted instrument cluster that it now misses out on for a cleaner look. The rest of the Low Rider with its low stance and blacked-out look remains the same. However, underneath its bodywork is a Milwaukee 117 engine that is newer and bigger than the previous 114 mill.
This engine is also used on the Low Rider ST and churns out 104bhp and 170Nm. Interestingly, this is the same motor used on the Street Glide and Road Glide that we tested recently. Now, the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST gets a bagger-like styling with a batwing fairing and a pair of hard-case panniers. On the feature front, the Low Rider S and ST are lacking, only offering a semi-digital cluster or an LCD on the ST, dual-channel ABS and a USB charging port. On the other hand, its rival, the Indian Chief Dark Horse is loaded with features like a TFT display with connectivity, ride modes, and traction control.
While the two motorcycles will be available in international markets by March, we can expect Harley-Davidson to launch the Low Rider S and LOw Rider ST in India sometime in the first half of this year.
