2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Review
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- The old Sportster is on its way to the history books, replaced by this new high-tech version that has nearly double the horsepower of the Sporty's old Evo motor. Check it out and let us know what you think of it in the comments section!
I personally like the fact that HARLEY is finally making more modern bikes. It's about time.
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Just bought my own and I love it, exhaust to me is awful sounding but overall is really nice. Traded in a 2018 Fat Bob for this, and I can say the heat coming off this is sooo minor compared to the fat bob.
Hi, I hope you see this message, but can I ask how much you paid out the door price and roughly where do you live? I live near Dallas Texas and I am seriously thinking about trading in my 17 R6 for one now that I am getting older.
@@clubtc05 hey, I ended up paying about 19k out the door. I did love the bike but after 1k miles I have several complaints. But coming from an R6 you should be good to go. The 2.5in rear suspension is rough, but coming from the sportbike should not be bad at all. I ran into issues with mine related to water. So, I got water in the CPU connectors and it fried some stuff, it was covered under warranty but after I saw the battery and a large portion of the electrical system is in the bottom front of the bike behind the radiator kind of made me second guess this bike for longer over the road trips. Overall the bike was great, power was amazing and the tech in the bike and the tuning you can do with just the built-in computer in the gauge cluster made it real fun to mess with. I am getting a bit older myself and will end up getting more of a cruiser then a sporter as I will spend more time on the bike just cruising. But if you can get one for a good price I would say go for it. Harley has some quality stuff, and if you have issues they will take care of you.
@@maglor124 Thank you for the reply, I really appreciate it! I might go later this week to go check one out.
Engine sound of this new Sporster cannot be found nowhere. Is it forbidden by HD or what??? Turn it on and let it idle… I just am scared that this does not rumble like sportsters used to…
it does not sound like a real sportster,,,more like a Honda
Sounds like my vrod
@@USNVA-yn6cp atleast it makes real power lmao.
An excellent presentation. I enjoyed the sense that a friend was explaining this bike and its characteristics. Thank you, Kevin
And thank you for appreciating it! :)
Love it! I’ve test ridden them. They’re a blast! I think I will buy the Pan America though because I like the versatility it provides. I already own and ride a Limited and ride on average about 20k miles per year. For a second bike, the PA opens some new doors/gates.
Bring on the Bronx!!
It IS about time now, isn't it?
I bought the new FAT BOB in 2018. It was the white Bonneville Salt. I loved that bike. The rear fender was bobbed as you might imagine and the mud would actually be thrown all over the mirrors it was that bad. But that bike really was a sound package. This new Horizontal headlight as the BOB had is the same on this S Sportster. My thinking is this is waaaaaaaaay tooooooo expensive to be an entry level motorcycle for Harley-Davidson and will effectively run most people out to buy the Milwaukee 8 or go buy a Metric brand they can actually afford. Very sad. Yes, it will perform, and why shouldn't it? It has a liquid cooled motor that is state of the art even better than the newest BMW 1250 motors. So, for performance and horse power you SHOULD get this. But going fast on a chunky bike like this is of very little value. Harley is moving away from servicing the entry level rider, the new rider, the shorter rider (this is taller than the previous sportsters and no low rider seat will fit) and the price is out of sight. Sorry Harley. You swung and you missed. I've owned 52 motorcycles over 16 years with a new BMW R18 Classic, Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled and a Steve McQueen Triumph Scrambler 1200XE in the stable now. Many, many, many Harley's and yes I've test ridden for a few hours and many miles the new Harley PanAm. Overall, Harley is doing a great job and the new CEO is smart. Are they reinventing themselves to become something other than what Willie G. and the old boys built, yes. Will this work? Who knows.
Who said this was an entry level motorcycle?
The have the 750 for that.
More like a harley davidson fused a cafe racer into a cruiser.. very different approach from harleys end .. moving with the times i guess
Single front disc ? Not again . What is wrong with Harley Davidson ?
From what I’ve heard it still has great stopping power
The Sportster 48 was a very uncomfortable machine to ride. Loved the look, fun for a bit until my body said NO! This is a bar hopper, short ride to the coffee shop bike and about a 45 minute ride in the canyons or mountain twisties. My FAT BOB was much more comfortable and had a great windshield, about $2,500.00 in additional work for bars and cruise control and proper seating position and that bike made a great canyon carver. Will this new Sportster work for a trailer queen going to a location where you can bop around and ride like a sport bike and carve? Most likely yes it will. But why not buy a Kawasaki or Yamaha or Suzuki?
On California roads this was a nightmare to ride. The short travel stiff suspension spot lighted the crappy stock riding position and baby sized hand grips. Uncomfortable pain. The bike I rode had the front tire worn round instead of having the advertised peak so it was a slug to maneuver. Not flickable. The rear brakes were non existent as in I could not tell if they even did anything. You could definitely feel the heat from the exhaust on your leg. Noticeably uncomfortable. The overall experience might have been a little better if it had mid controls and adult sized hand grips but it wasn't because it didn't. I was looking forward to the test ride and came away very disappointed.
I’ll stay with 2020 Sportster Roadster!!! Gotta love that Evo rumble!!! 🏍
agreed
You should go ride one. Yep, there is no rumble, it's smooth as silk.
This bike is not a sportster not even close , they should have given it a new name.
rip old America :,(
I am someone who is not a HD guy, but I am a motorcycle guy. Personally, think this is the best sportster yet. However, that fat front tire is ugly.
2019 MT09 rider btw.
Should never have been called a Sportster .
@@bobgibb2781 It's sporty for a Harley (only their Livewire is sportier).
RIP sportster
The single front disk seems to be an unnecessary failure. Why not use dual-disks for better stopping power?
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Looks cool, until the moment you see someone sat on it. Then it just looks odd.
Nice review ..
I really want one ..
6'1" how do you think mid controls will suit me , thoughts ?
It would be tolerable for shorter distances. Fitting a taller seat would yield more legroom. As with any personal fit determinations, YMMV. :)
Not at all.
Nope, not a 6'2".
Great job, Kevin!
Fantastic video u got my sub!
i think the bike is awesome, but i dont get sportster vibes from it at all
This dude is an Editor for a motorcycle page and COUNTER leans his body upright carving thru corners. Lol
Thats how u ride this type of bikes 🤦♂️ its not a sport bike that u lean with it helllloooooooooo !!!!! Wake up lol
Is there any under-seat storage or helmet hooks? Thanks.
A little room. I have my registration there. Maybe some gloves.
Its sounds great ? Do you any drive a real harley before ?
This guy has the personality and energy of a Chinese scooter 💤
Richard Hammond has really let himself go....
@@nitinsharma1000 LOL!!!!
it's a very nice bike, but that swingarm looks like it came off a piece of lawn furniture. A solid aluminum swingarm would have looked much better.
no swingarm spools either
No rear swingarm stand spool hole.I already know what a major MIA lifting the bike without spools and Its disappointing HD did not bother installing one like all major Japanese bike have.Another negative is price.Over 15 k with tax etc 17k out the door this does not seem a value bike for 17k I rather get Indian Chief with bigger gas tank and better ergonomics
give us a sportster s tracker trim 19"s
Should skip the sportster name and call it The Anvil .
Yeah! Let's get it up to 150hp.
It doesn't have the brakes or suspension for more power
This was a solid review but also kind of lame
Beeeuuuurrrkkkk....what à route bike !
Totally missed the mark. Just another step toward bankruptcy.
I remember when Harley people made fun of liquid cooled bikes.
Harley people and Harley Davidson are two very different things .
@@bobgibb2781 , It's liquid cooled no matter how you slice it.
@@plansexaminer yep, and it can idle in the heat when my Slim or RG won't.
I will keep my 1975 FLH instead
I would keep it to and buy one of these.
$15000 is too much for a sporty.
Mini vrod
change valve cover design , those are brutally ugly .
That thing is hideous
The prices of used REAL Sportsters are going to double, maybe triple. This thing is a complete abomination. And H-D is going bankrupt.
Half their problem is only appealing to old timers and not the young market with money to buy small affordable bikes like this 🤔
@@lowlyfe2497 I agree. I think the days of selling a tricked out mobility scooter with a custom bag for the C-Pap machine are almost over. Nobody under 50 gives a damn about nostalgia and if they do, buy an old bike and stop whining.
I think opposite. It will bring new generation of bikers. Lets admit that majority of HD riders are getting old. Young people don't care much about tradition. They want the best of technology they can buy. That is why Japanese bikes sell very well around the globe. So yes I think it is about time HD joins modern times with new ideas.
Ok boomer
@@lowlyfe2497 15k is affordable???? thats a joke
That bike sux
Is this the new Indian Scout ? 😆
Similar indeed, but the Sportster is 20 horses up and weighs 60 lbs less. A $3k price gap, tho.