The Harley-Davidson Sportster S marks a shift of direction of the American motorcycle company.
First launched in July 2021, Harley-Davidson overhauled the Sportster platform with the all-new Sportster S.
The company’s oldest production model gets a liquid-cooled 1250 Revolution Max V-Twin engine that offers better performance at lower emissions.
Meanwhile, in an attempt to allow owners to personalize the Sporster S, Harley-Davidson has launched the Wild One accessories collection.
The Wild One accessories line consists of bolt-on parts that allow customers to add something extra to the new cruiser.
According to H-D, each piece features an anodized/gloss black finish along with machined aluminium components.
The Wild One accessories line includes:
The Wild One accessories are retailed at USD49.95 to USD229.96.
Harley-Davidson issued a safety recall for 2021 Pan America 1250 and Sportster S due to instrument cluster software error.
According to the company, affected bikes might not display speedometer or natural indicators if ambient temperatures are below 0 degrees Celsius.
The error could increase the risk of a crash if riders continue operating their motorcycles despite the lack of information on the TFT display.
According to Harley’s record, a total of 3,917 bikes built within a certain specific date are affected by the recall and bikes produced after those dates have updated software installed in their instrument cluster modules.
Evidently, regular vehicle operation such as a cold start-up will cause the instrument cluster to self-heat and affect the entire function.
The affected bikes will display an error message if the rider starts the bike in sub-freezing temperatures.
Meanwhile, Harley owners are advised to contact nearby authorized Harley dealerships to set an appointment. Affected bikes will undergo a software update for free.
From concept to reality in under two years, the all-new Harley-Davidson Sportster S now lands in Malaysia with a starting price of RM92,900.
Harley-Davidson first unveiled the 1250 Custom in July 2018, a concept motorcycle dubbed to be the heir to the throne of the ageing Sporster range.
Three years later, the Milwaukee-based company finally unveiled the finished product with the 2021 Sportster S.
The new Sportster S set to take the world by storm thanks to the acclaimed 1250 Revolution Max, a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 1,252cc V-Twin powerplant capable of producing 121hp and 127Nm.
In an effort to make the riding experience even better, the Sportster comes with variable valve timing (VVT) and self-adjusting lifters, the same function available on the Pan America.
According to Harley-Davidson, the powertrain also function as a stressed member, thus eliminating the traditional frame, which significantly reduces motorcycle weight to just 227kg and results in a very stiff chassis that contributes to precise handling.
The Sportster also comes equipped with a preload-adjustable Showa (piggyback) rear shock connected to the steel trellis swingarm and a fully adjustable 43mm Showa upside/down fork.
A four-piston Brembo radial calliper handles the braking with a 320mm disc at the front and a two-piston Brembo calliper at the rear with a 260mm disc.
Harley’s even generous enough to fit the motorcycle with a six-axis IMU that offers cornering enhance antilock brakes, enhanced traction control, Drag-Torque Slip Control System, and tire-pressure monitoring system.
To complete the 21st-century features, the Sportster S sport a spherical 4″ TFT instrument, all-around LED-lighting, three riding modes with two custom setups and Bluetooth connectivity.
Other notable functions include:
Harley-Davidson first unveiled the 1250 Custom in July 2018, a concept motorcycle dubbed to be the heir to the throne of the ageing Sporster range.
Three years later, the Milwaukee-based company finally unveiled the finished product with the 2021 Sportster S.
The new Sportster S set to take the world by storm thanks to the acclaimed 1250 Revolution Max, a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 1,252cc V-Twin powerplant capable of producing 121hp and 127Nm.
In an effort to make the riding experience even better, the Sportster comes with variable valve timing (VVT) and self-adjusting lifters, the same function available on the Pan America.
According to Harley-Davidson, the powertrain also function as a stressed member, thus eliminating the traditional frame, which significantly reduces motorcycle weight to just 227kg and results in a very stiff chassis that contributes to precise handling.
The Sportster also comes equipped with a preload-adjustable Showa (piggyback) rear shock connected to the steel trellis swingarm and a fully adjustable 43mm Showa upside/down fork.
A four-piston Brembo radial calliper handles the braking with a 320mm disc at the front and a two-piston Brembo calliper at the rear with a 260mm disc.
Harley’s even generous enough to fit the motorcycle with a six-axis IMU that offers cornering enhance antilock brakes, enhanced traction control, Drag-Torque Slip Control System, and tire-pressure monitoring system.
To complete the 21st-century features, the Sportster S sport a spherical 4″ TFT instrument, all-around LED-lighting, three riding modes with two custom setups and Bluetooth connectivity.
Other notable functions include:
The all-new Sportster S is available in Vivid Black, Stone Washed White Pearl, and Midnight Crimson and is available at a starting price of USD14,999 (RM63k).
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