It’s a cruiser, it’s performance-oriented, it’s the 2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S! This cruiser like no other is made different from other Harley cruisers. This performance-oriented street machine comes with a Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine that is characterized by lots of torque. It does not shy away from performance – it’s agile and powerful hence it gets the job done!

RELATED: This Is Everything We Know About The 2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider SThe S model is revamped with a sharpened steering design that improves its dexterity. On the open public road, watch the Low Rider S releases its aggressive inner power. This comfortable cruiser is more about individual runs, hence its solo saddle. Get a load of some cool facts, figures, and features of the New Low Rider S and see why it’s one of the most expected Harley of 2021.

10 It Features Sport-like Chassis Styled For Agility

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Via Riverside Harley-Davidson
Via Riverside Harley-Davidson

Riders who get trilled by speed can take the aggressive riding position of the S model and run with it. It features nice moto-style bars with 4-inch risers. The motocross-styled handlebar is 1-inch in diameter and it’s welded on the 4-inch risers. The controls are raised for easy view, a characteristic of tall bikes.

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Via Total Motorcycle
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The mini speed screen of the bike speaks volumes about how fast the bike can go. It is built with fast bikers in mind and at a wet weight of 679 pounds, the Low Rider S is light and easy to handle thanks to its frame. The steering head construction helps the bike's agility, thereby making it fast and super easy to control.

9 It Comes With A Powerful Engine

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Engine Via Harley-Davidson of Quantico
Via Harley-Davidson of Quantico

The 2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S is powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine that generates 100.5 hp and a massive torque of 119 lb.-ft. With that power, the new Low Rider produces aggressive sport bike agility. This big V-Twin engine bike is easy to handle and blasts out pure sound and rumble riders love to hear.

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Engine 2 Via Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson
Via Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson

Unlike the outgoing model that features double cams, the new Model S runs a single cam. The new Low Rider has a displacement of 1,868 cc (114 cubic-inch) which is made possible by the cruiser’s 102mm bore and its 114mm stroke. Put this cruiser on the road and enjoy the engine’s ultimate performance.

8 Its Improved Softail Frame Adds To Its Ergonomics

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Backview Via Livermore Harley-Davidson
Via Livermore Harley-Davidson

The Softail construction and the engine position (all-up-front) make this bike’s seat sling the rider’s bottom at 26.5 inches off the deck. The seat supports the weight of the rider thanks to the rear suspension. The seat of the cruiser is purposely shaped with a deep swale and a high back. The shape helps cup and support the rider while riding even at an aggressive speed preventing him from falling off.

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Backview Via Indiana Harley-Davidson Group
Via Indiana Harley-Davidson Group

Longer rides are always a comfort with the Softail range of bikes; hence the Low Rider S is no exception. Take long trips on it and enjoy the comfort offered by the improved frame rebuild. To add to the comfort, the front comes with inverted cartridge-style shocks that run with a 43 mm inner fork tube and fixed values for optimum performance handling.

7 It's a High-Performance Bike

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Climbing Via Driving Ca
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Usually, cruisers are not performance-oriented, but the Low Rider S is an exception. With a Top Speed of 120 mph, the New Low Rider S can take off from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds. It is 1 second slower than the quickest all-American motorcycles ever made, the Harley-Davidson, the Livewire (3 seconds).

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Performance Via You Tube
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This cruiser with a 1,868 cc engine has an impressive performance. The engine of the Low Rider S makes for exceptionally swift acceleration and high-speed cruising. Enjoy pleasurable 70 mph all-day cruising from one road to another.

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6 It’s A Fuel-Efficient Cruiser

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Tank Via Total Motorcycle
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The Low Rider S comes with a ride-by-wire control that transmits signals to the bike’s ECU unit with a throttle body metering the induction. To help keep emissions from the engine low, the bike features a catalyst and Lambda probes in the 2-in-2 shotgun-style exhaust (ensuring gases burn completely).

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Handle Via Indiana Harley-Davidson Group
Via Indiana Harley-Davidson Group

With an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) the Low Rider S burns fuel at 47 miles per gallon and can go a whopping 235 miles on a full tank! The bike comes with a 5-gallon capacity tank for fairly long-range rides. The classic 45-degree V engine of the Low Rider S is air-cooled hence dropping the unnecessary bulky radiator.

5 It Features An Updated Rake/Fork For Responsive Handling

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Cornering Via Ultimate Motorcycling
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The rigid-looking rear end and nostalgic frame build of the new Low Rider S create an excellent platform for a custom project. The bike is built with a new frame rake that is lower in angle compared to the standard Low Rider model.

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Front Via Pinterest
Via Pinterest

The rake is updated with a rake reduced from 30 degrees to 28 degrees for better and more responsive handling. The front fork of this cruiser is inverted by design. This stiffens the front end of the bike making for optimal steering input. It also features a single-cartridge internal technology which makes it responds swiftly to inputs.

4 It’s Comfortable And Safe To Ride

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Via Total Motorcycle

This cruiser is comfortable to ride thanks to its mono-shock rear suspension. The suspension is easy to adjust and perfect for dynamic cornering, quicker acceleration, and braking. Though the bike does not have room for a passenger yet at the rear fender is a second threaded insert for the p-pad and holes for a set of passenger footrests for family and friends.

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Wheel Via Warhawk Harley-Davidson
Via Warhawk Harley-Davidson

It features dual discs, four-pot anchors, and a twin-piston caliper all working together to enhance the braking of the bike. Braking at top speed is safe to the rider and efficient; a little effort on the lever produces strong braking performance. This is made possible by the double-disc brakes which are better than single-disc brakes on the standard Low Rider model. Standard ABS comes with the bike for peace of mind during emergency braking.

3 It Comes With A Raw Dark Look

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Via Luxurious Magazine
Via Luxurious Magazine

It looks cool and beautiful with the black-out finish, its major parts wear the blackout look to connect with the custom scene. The wheels also bear a dark appearance and it comes in radiate cast aluminum which is finished in matte dark bronze.

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Via Harley-Davidson Dealer

The bullet blinkers mounted at the switch housings of the bikes are also coated in black which helps complete the forward lighting. The blackout bullets hold the rear turn signals and a characteristic large taillight. The bike maker extended the blackout theme of the Low Rider S to the dual-gauge instrument panel to absorb light and make it easy on the eyes (which is the case with chrome-themed bikes).

2 It Edged Out The Competitors

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This cruiser is in a word of its own compared to other bikes - foreign or American. A head-to-head comparison of the Low Rider S and the Indian Chief Dark Horse revealed the competitive edge of the bike. The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse also rocks a fantastic black theme with polished cooling-fin edges to create a cool black break. At a 29-degree rake and 6.1 inches of trail, the Chief Dark Horse feels like a more stable ride perfect for low-stress cruising.

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However, for cornering maneuvers, the Low Rider S takes the cake being upfront. Both of them come with the same braking abilities with dual front anchors and ABS protection. The Indian bike comes with a larger engine - a 111 cubic-inch “Thunder Stroke” mill. In the price department, out of the two, the Indian Chief Dark Horse is priced higher at $18,499 in Thunder Black Smoke (as the only available color).

1 It Comes With A Competitive Price

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After reading all those cool facts about the Low Rider, the last cool fact is its price. With its unique styling, it comes with a competitive price based on the trim color. The 2020 model like this year’s model comes in two colors, Vivid Black and Barracuda Silver. However, the 2021 model comes in Vivid Black and Midnight Crimson at different cost prices.

2021 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S For Sale Via High Octane Harley-Davidson
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The Vivid Black Low Rider S goes for $17,999 which interestingly is the price the cruiser was sold for last year. Bikers who don’t like the Vivid Black can opt for the Midnight Crimson color which is more expensive. With Midnight Crimson, bikers can draw a cheque for $18,399.