Hugh Janus Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 The 2024 Harley-Davidson Sportster S. (Harley-Davidson/)OverviewWhen Harley-Davidson introduced the Sportster S in 2021, it practically took six decades of Sportster heritage and threw it out the window. In place of the familiar 1200 Evo mill, the Sportster S uses the Revolution Max 1250T engine, featuring a 60-degree V angle, liquid-cooling, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, crankpins with a 30-degree offset, and maintenance-free hydraulic lash valve adjusters. Producing a claimed 121 hp at 7,500 rpm and 93 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,000 rpm, the Revolution Max 1250T is a modern performance-oriented engine by most any estimation. Fully adjustable suspension, IMU-managed rider aids, and Brembo brakes take the Sportster experience to whole new heights.Ultimately, is the Sportster S still a Sportster? Well, it’s still a cruiser. A modern cruiser, yes, but with a paltry 2 inches of rear travel and trad-cruiser geometry and ergos, sporting performance in the twisties hits a ceiling dictated by styling. So while the engine wants to rip, and you’ve got a safety net of zeros and ones in your right hand, you’ve gotta respect the bike’s inherent shortcomings. Nevertheless, the Sportster S shows that Harley-Davidson is willing to break the mold even at the expense of one of its most iconic names. With modern tech and performance, the Sportster S spearheads H-D’s performance-oriented vision. We can’t wait to see where it leads.The Revolution Max 1250T engine is super torquey and refined. Maintenance-free hydraulic lash valve adjusters are a huge benefit for owners, lowering maintenance costs over the long term. (Harley-Davidson/)Pricing and VariantsThe 2024 Sportster S starts at $16,999 and goes up based on color choice.The round TFT dash fits the style of the bike and makes it far easier to navigate menus than a more traditional LCD setup would. (Harley-Davidson/)Competition<a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/triumph-rocket-3-storm-r-and-gt-first-ride-review/"><b>Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R</b></a>, $24,995<a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/ducati-diavel-v4-first-ride-review-2023/"><b>Ducati Diavel V4</b></a>, $26,995News and Reviews<a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/2021-harley-davidson-sportster-s-first-ride-review/"><b>The 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Is a Symbol of Change</b></a><a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/harley-davidson-sportster-s-review/"><b>The 2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Review</b></a>2024 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Claimed Specs MSRP: $16,999 Engine: DOHC, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin w/ variable valve timing; 4 valves/cyl. Engine: 76.4ci (1,252cc) Bore x Stroke: 105.0 x 72.3mm Compression Ratio: 12.0:1 Transmission/Final Drive: 6-speed/belt Fuel System: EFI w/ 50mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire Clutch: Wet, multiplate assist and slip Frame: Steel trellis w/ stamped, cast, and forged junctions, and forged aluminum mid-structure Front Suspension: Fully adjustable Showa 43mm inverted fork; 3.6 in. travel Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable Showa monoshock; 2.0 in. travel Front Brake: Radially mounted Brembo Monoblock 4-piston caliper, 320mm disc w/ Cornering ABS Rear Brake: Brembo 1-piston floating caliper, 260mm disc w/ Cornering ABS Wheels, Front/Rear: Cast aluminum; 17 x 4.5 in. / 16 x 5.0 in. Tires, Front/Rear: Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Radials; 160/70R-17 / 180/70R-16 Rake/Trail: 30.0°/5.8 in. Wheelbase: 59.8 in. Ground Clearance: 3.5 in. Seat Height: 30.1 in. Fuel Capacity: 3.1 gal. Wet Weight: 502 lb. Contact: harley-davidson.com The Billiard Gray color. (Harley-Davidson/)One could argue ergos are sacrificed on the altar of style. Feet-forward controls and a longish reach to the bars make it difficult to ride with the sporting focus that the engine encourages. (Harley-Davidson/)The Sportster S in Vivid Black, which adds $300 to the base price. (Harley-Davidson/)Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 I notice there are no studio shots of the left hand side of the bike. I wonder why that can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 What a silly, silly and ugly, thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 Nice to see they finally have some real brakes....about time....but that swingarm looks like a cheap copy of the Aprilia SuperMoto's arm. Still rather Fugly-- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 The suspension travel is terrible, there have been loads written off around here because of crap road surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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