The bike features a taut, lightweight chassis and premium suspension to deliver responsive and intuitive handling.
Its 121hp Revolution® Max 1250T V-Twin engine puts the Sportster S rider in command of unrelenting and on-demand torque.
The 1,250cc engine is the latest Harley-Davidson liquid-cooled V-Twin engine that is tuned to make tremendous torque at low engine revs with a torque curve that stays flat through the powerband.
The engine performance is designed to deliver strong acceleration from a start with robust power through the mid-range.
In profile, the Sportster S appears crouched and powerful.
The fuel tank and tail section frame the engine as the predominate centerpiece of the motorcycle.
The massive front tyre recalls the fenderless front end of a classic bobber, while the tail section, high-mount exhaust and slim solo seat draw inspiration from the Harley-Davidson XR750 flat tracker.
The thick inverted forks and wide-profile tyres suggest high-performance sport bike.
The powertrain is highlighted with a Chocolate Satin finish on the lightweight magnesium engine covers.
Textures, colors, finishes and details were selected to give the Sportster S model the look of a custom show bike.
The Sportster S comes with a host of technologies designed to the enhance the riding experience, among them three pre-programmed, selectable Ride Modes of Sport, Road and Rain.
In addition to Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements by Harley-Davidson, the bike also gets two Custom modes may be used by the rider to create a set of performance characteristics to meet personal preference or for special situations.
A round, 4.0-inch TFT screen displays all instrumentation and supports infotainment generated by the rider’s Bluetooth-equipped mobile device and helmet headset, including music, incoming and out-going calls.
All-LED lighting includes a Daymaker® Signature LED headlamp designed to produce a homogenous spread of light, eliminating distracting “hot spots.”
The headlamp has a distinctive oval or capsule shape that adds style to the front end and will identify the Sportster® S model to other riders and motorists.
As the powertrain is a stressed member of the chassis, the design eliminates the traditional frame and significantly reduces motorcycle weight and results in a very stiff chassis that contributes to precise handling.
Meanwhile, a welded tubular steel trellis swingarm features a braced design and stamped X-member to further stiffen the chassis, while its shape adds distinctive style to the motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson chairman, president and CEO Jochen Zeitz said the Sportster S is the next all-new motorcycle built on the Revolution Max platform and sets a new performance standard for the Sportster line.
“This is a next generation Sportster defined by power, performance, technology and style. And it’s part of our commitment to introduce motorcycles that align with our strategy to increase desirability and to drive the legacy of Harley-Davidson,” he said.
Available colours are Vivid Black, Stone Washed White Pearl and Midnight Crimson.
