Harley-Davidson has certainly evolved since it first started. If we were to compare this to a book, new chapters have been created in the evolution of their bikes, surprising us and making us hungry for more. Just take a look at why the Harley-Davison V-Twin has stood the test of time. Harley-Davidson describes the 2021 Sportster S like a chapter of a book. And yes, this is one exciting story.
When you get to know about the Insane Harley-Davidson 2021 Sportster S, you realize that this new chapter cannot be understated! Check out the design, the Revolution Max 1250T, the exhaust setup, among other things, and you find that Harley-Davidson has unleashed an awesome ride. Let's take a closer look at the 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S.
10 The Sportster Tradition
The Harley-Davidson Sportster range has been around for a long time. It is not surprising, considering the reasons why the Sportster is the best Harley-Davidson ever, such as its racing spirit and how popular they have become.
Go back to 1957, to that first XL Sportster, and take a journey through its evolution. It has stood the test of time. From the 1969 Harley-Davidson XLH that was one of a kind to the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Sportster Nightster, there have been so many incredible models that have captivated us. But with evolution comes change.
9 The Next Generation - Sportster S
With the Sportster S, we now open "the first chapter of a whole new book of the Sportster saga," as the official Harley-Davidson website says.
The 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a giant leap forward. It has the design and technology that captivates. Mention has to be made of the Revolution Max 1250T! The solid Harley-Davidson heritage can only inspire us, but the Harley-Davidson future, now, that excites us. Just take a look at the design!
8 Look At The Design
The Sportster S has that aggressive and unyielding design that brings attitude to match. Harley-Davidson suggests that the Sportster S weighs in at 502 pounds with a full tank. It may be lighter than other Harleys, but it doesn't back down in everything we want from an awesome ride.
To shed some of the excess weight, Harley-Davidson has designed the Sportster S so that the engine is a structural component of the bike's chassis. The Sportster S comes in a range of color options, including stone-washed white pearl, midnight crimson, and vivid black.
7 Revolution Max
The powertrain driving the Harley-Davidson Sportster S is the Revolution Max 1250T, a liquid-cooled 60-degree V-Twin that delivers 94 lb-ft of torque, pumping out 121 horses.
It has been compared to the Pan America with its 1250cc Revolution Max engine, which pumps out more horses but delivers comparatively similar amounts of torque to the Sportster S.
6 The Exhaust Setup
The exhaust system takes its inspiration from the past glory days of Harley-Davidson track racing. These 304-series stainless steel pipes are corrosion-resistant, according to the official Harley-Davidson article.
Harley-Davidson has built the exhaust set up to protect the rider from heat that may hit the legs. Not only that, the design of the exhaust offers a low-frequency tone.
5 The Ride Modes
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S offers a variety of ride modes, where it is a simple flick of a switch, where you can change from Sport, Road, or Rain, and even a custom mode.
The custom mode can be tuned to deliver a combination of braking settings, power delivery, or even traction control settings, allowing the rider greater control for different conditions. With ABS and traction control, the Sportster S offers those cornering rider safety enhancements.
4 The 4" Round Display
The 4-inch display is easily accessible with buttons on the right-hand and left-hand controls. The 4-inch round thin-film transistor LCD display comes packed with all the desired infotainment capabilities that we want on those long rides.
The display includes those other necessities, such as turn-by-turn navigation, digital gauges, those ride modes, along with it being Bluetooth-equipped.
3 Suspension And Braking
The Sportster S features a Brembo braking system, offering the single front brake with the four-piston caliper and the 320-mm rotor, while the rear brake has the two-piston caliper with the 260-mm rotor. The wheels are lightweight cast aluminum with the staggered, five-spoke design fitted with Dunlop/Harley-Davidson Series GT503 tires.
The Sportster S features SHOWA 43 mm inverted cartridge forks, along with a SHOWA piggypack reservoir shock, not forgetting the rear suspension with the hydraulic preload adjustment by way of a knob on the left side of the bike.
2 Riding The Sportster S
Taking on the 28.9-inch seat height when in the saddle, the Sportster S still has a low-slung stance. The rider takes on an aggressive stance with the low handlebars and the forward foot controls.
Heated hand grips bring that extra degree of rider comfort, along with the other accessories that can be purchased separately, like the heated riding gear. Remembering, too, the 2021 Sportster S has been compared to the 2021 Indian Scout in a roadster showdown.
1 Taking Home A Sportster S
Of course, we can't forget how much one of these stunning bikes cost. A 2021 Sportster S can be parked in your garage for a starting price of $14,999 (MSRP), starting your own new chapter of Sportster S legend.
Harley-Davidson has certainly started this new chapter with a powerful punch, delivering not only that Revolution Max 1250T but also offering an aggressive design, a performance-driven, top-quality suspension and exhaust system that we expect, and all the extras that come with it, like those ride modes.