Harley-Davidson Sportster S Review | Beyond The Ride
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is probably the best model in the lineup that can entice a new generation of riders to buy a American cruiser, but is it any good? With a modern engine, modern features, but with retro styling, is it worth its price tag? Find out what Jinno thinks about this bike on this episode of Beyond the Ride.
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To solve the overall rider position / comfort issues you mentioned in your video about the Sportster S, I wish to share my experience as my wife and I have both a Sportster S with completely different setups. For the position it really depends on your height and preferences.
To small (like my wife) you are bending too much forward and your feet are to far away. So for her I installed the mid controls, the sundowner seat and a handlebar riser. I correctly adjusted the suspensions and now everything’s fine. For me different story, I’m taller and I wanted to keep the forward controls as the riding position was perfectly fine for me. However as with the feet upfront, the tight suspensions are not ideal and you might have back problems after a long ride. So I installed a handlebar riser to have a slightly more upright position too, also changed the seat for the sundowner and moreover I replaced the suspensions with the Wilbers Nivomat kit (killer). This is the perfect combination in my opinion. The bike is now confortable, still sporty but also cruiser friendly (I’m not sponsored).
I switched to a Sundowner, too. Big difference.
thnks 👏🏼
Is that the rear shock too?
@@rangered2010 Yes. The suspension kit comes with the rear shock and new front springs. The rear shock has bit or more travel up to 3,15 inches (80mm) and adjust automatically. So no need for preload, bump or release tweaking. This makes the ride really comfy. I would describe it like a modern BMW. Lots of people would say it’s sporty and stiff but not uncomfortable in any way. I’m really happy with it.
@@zanderkay6632 I’m thinking of getting one ( depending on how the test ride goes) , so what does it cost to make these modifications?
I am in my late 50's and have owned countless bikes over the years. Currently, Royal Enfield has my attention and my two most recent purchases have been a 2022 Interceptor and a 2022 Classic 350. My loss of interest in HD started while I was in my mid 40's as the bikes became clownish, overdone, too much engine and way too much money for what one gets in an HD. So, to answer your questions early in your video... yes HD is losing a lot of older buyers and I really do not foresee younger/newer riders flooding HD stores to buy their new crop of offerings. HD needs to walk a few blocks from their Milwaukee HQ to RE's USA HQ and take notes... that is if they truly want to once again offer products that appeal to a wider range of buyers. HD seems lost with no focus. If I wanted to purchase a modern, liquid cooled bike with some heritage, I would buy a Triumph over any HD... but, for me at the moment, RE continues to catch my attention with each new product release. HD makes me yawn and walk on past...
That 350 classic is nice. Ive owned numerous harleys but i also have been looking at the royal enfield
Tbh i just started riding like almost 3 years ago, i started with xg750 and i added a Suzuki 750 to my collection but tbh i love the looks of the new bikes that HD has come with like the fat bob 114, the fxdr, the classic hated vrod and now i love the Sporter s, i just love these bikes but their price point is what turns a lot of ppl away compared to what you get from them. If they were to somehow lower their prices a lot of the new gen would probably be in their showrooms but they have prioritize their pockets.
@@TheGlp007 not gonna BS... my Classic 350 is, by a wide margin, the most fun I've had on two wheels... RE figured out the secret sauce. It is an emotional and tranquil experience with each ride. It just feels so right.
Royal Enfield is great if you live in a third world country and preformance is largely irrelevant. In the US preformance and style are #1 because two wheeled vehicles are largely toys and not a primary means of transportation. Royal Enfields look okay, are cost effective, but they have pitiful preformance. Comparing Harley-Davidson to Royal Enfield is like comparing Ferrari to Fiat.
@@chrro466 For the record I went with an Indian Scout Rogue so I'm not a Harley lover but Royal Enfield doesn't do well in US because even though their bikes are cheap, they lack preformance. Honda does well because they have a good balance between price and preformance. Their styling is a bit bland but the other two factors make up for that.
Ordered $20 USD heat shielding and lined the inside of the stock exhaust heat shield. 10 minute job, heat problem solved. Adjust the suspension, shock and rebound to manufacturer weight recommendations (10 more minutes), and the ride comfort improves dramatically. There is a $30 back rim plastic extension that keeps your back dry, too, without messing with the bike's lines...15 min mod. So, for about $50 USD and about an hour of work, you've solved both comfort, splash and heat issues. My only gripe I've had with the bike since I bought it a year ago is the display software is buggy.
Sorry for necro'ing this comment but when you did adjustments, did you play with the tire pressures at all? I saw a video on increasing the tire pressure on an Indian Scout Bobber to help with the comfort, was wondering if that would help this bike as well
Pumunta ako sa isang HD casa dito sa US and don’t get me wrong, their bikes are iconic. Pero ang problema sa HD is, even with the available tech ngayon, HD refuses to adapt to today’s standards. Big engines pero kulang naman ang hatak. Barebones features, ride quality is ehh. To each their own, but it’s a tough sell to the current generation like me. Saakin lang, I think the Iron 883 is more than enough when considering price to performance!
iirc, HD already tried to adapt to newer tech before with its V-Rod most HD riders hated it saying its not a harley, they also tried appealing to new riders with its street 500 & 750 also didn't go well same with street rod 750 most (not all) HD riders prefer the Vtwins with push rods
Well done, informative and interesting, thank you. I pick up my S in two days, I'm a kid at Christmas. You're right about the forward controls, they fit on a Harley cruiser but this is not a cruiser, it is a sports bike and demands mid controls. I'm 5'10 and I'm changing to mid controls immediately, the rear stop light is going away, I'm going to find a strobe stop light that will fit under the extended tail section which happens when you get the passenger pillion and a better breathing exhaust is mandatory. Got to figure out the rear turn signals from the aftermarket. The PanAmerica gets 150 hp and I'm going to see if that's possible to make happen for the S. When I'm done I foresee $6000 plus in upgrades. Thanks for the excellent review. Peace.
This one obviously isn't from any Sportster line, but this is the Sportster that matters.
It has 4 pistons on that front brake caliper, 3 generations of design: on the front its a Forty Eight,middle is a Cafe racer, rear is a Flat Track reminicence of Evel Keneivel XR 750.
I’m so glad I bought my 883, with V&H pipes💯👍🏿
What is that falling off the bike? @08:53
Fully geared up but no gloves. I don't get when riders do this. Guess they don't expect to put their hands down should they go down?
Or they forgot their gloves 😢
I love your channel and reviews. Thanks to your review of the BMW Ninet Pure, I just bought mine 6 months ago.
Just a quick suggestion: it would be great if at the end of the review, you could compare the motorcycle to the competition, so one can have a broad information when the time of buying one comes.
Thanks and keep the excellent reviews coming
I have an S and love it. HD had to do something to survive, given the bikes Triumph and Indian were producing. The new engine is incredible. You can stay in the past and remain loyal to push rods, but you were paying tomorrow's prices for yesterday's technology. I think the S is a necessary and successful bike.
I have owned it for 10 months and got it during a heatwave that lasted the entire 1st month (35-40 degrees C). Never had an issue with exhaust heat as long as you keep your right foot on the peg. If I flat foot at a red light it will heat my inner thigh, I learned that on day one. The rider triangle can be fixed for under $50 USD with a bar riser that brings you 40mm up and 25mm back. At a minimum I would recommend the sundowner seat option because the rear suspension can be hard on the lower back as you can't lever your weight off the seat with the forward pegs. Lastly, get the windscreen to take the wind off your chest [EDIT: The HD smoke screen actually adds to the look of the bike, it barely rises above the back of the gauge]. No showroom bike is ever 100% perfect but the great thing about this is that you can change the comfort for under $700 USD.
buy new seat and pillions seat; pegs; sissy bar; new handle bars, and your looking at $2k more. for basics that should be there like the nightster S. But Nightster is ok if your 5 '4" for those fixed pegs.
That bike with the Zard exhaust system is 🔥.
front controls is a must have; stretch out, comfy Too bad the nightster S is so cramped to be down under ya. Its ok if your 5'4" max !! Not for anyone over 5' 10" or more
Was thinking the same thing. Him being 5,6" stretching out his legs to reach the foot pegs might put his thighs some pressure on the exhaust, hence the heat.
But its american so we couldnt expect less from size. Honestly im kinda excited, im 6ft2 so if ever id be on this beast i think i would fit quite nicely. God willing haha
As always, an honest review.
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Greetings
Love your channel, I was waiting for this one for quiet a while now.
Dash is small;compared to many sport bikes going to a 7" big TFT color screen; so much better to see all. Why small round ? to see what ya need. I just learned that no HD has quick shifters. well ok.Not as issue. I like to see air pressure, temps, speed, tack; clock; mode etc all on a display. Compare to what you see on a triumph Tiger 7" screeen; OH so nice.
1 disk up front brake; they went for cheap ! when the nighster has 2. pay more for pannier seat; sisy bar; pegs when it should be standard
Nice review and presentation... also liked the tshirt 😅 where did you get it from and whats the brand
I loved the way you reviewed the motorcycle sir. Sana marame kapang video ma upload
Does Sportstar S provide option of passenger pillion seat accessory?
Please do also a review on the Harley Davidson Nightster
Aftermarket fenders are required
i own one, very responsive, head turner bike, its a cruiser bike, what do you expect?
you dont ride a cruiser bike offroad! chill ride dude and im SC, i really enjoy riding in the expressways
In my opinion i stay to the real looks and sound pld of a harley, i love a fat boy, street bobd and specially the breakout 114
Please compare this with Triumph Bobber 1200
Great review! It seems for a very specific sort of riders.
Can you review the yamaha xsr 900 2022...tnx
love the boots man!! what brand is that?
I suppose for someone who's 6'3 this bike is a no go?
Honest review.
It needs an aftermarket exhaust to make it sound like a proper v-twin Harley
It will never sound like a typical Harley vtwin not even as good as a vrod
@@travispham5327 yup. The crank and firing order are too different, it's always going to sound like crap.
Years ago wasn't the Sportster a woman's bike? Has that changed?
Boss sana ma review yung honda xadv 750
New x-adv 750 naman sunod :)
How tall are you?
No abs on rear and front
I really love ur reviews, it doesnt feel endorsed by any manufacturer. Other that ur are my size and manila represent the traffic here in Jakarta
You should come in with honda adv 160 cc reviews
Naniniwala ako pag pangarap mo yung isang Bagay at pagbubutihan mo ibibigay ito sayo ng Diyos.
Amazing review as usual 👏
Whats your height sir?
Hello great movie very nice filmed ;)
Great looking bike but not for 6’+ riders, passenger seat not included, horrible suspension, forward controls suck, and my back gets wet. They haven’t managed to win me over yet.
My bike with those mirrors suck. The bike itself is amazing.
The difference between a Harley and a Hoover Vacum is the position of the Dirt Bag.
What is the pants brand?
Wow nice bro
They alienate both, I suddenly miss the old Sportster
akala ko nung una skin tone yung gloves, wala pala talaga 😅
handlebars to sit back on the seat to stretch out on the pedals ; omg your arms need to be stretched 4"; what are they thinking to not put on std bent back bars as on all its big brothers. its like they want you to spend another 400.00 to buy the right bars !!
sat on it ! seat is back far enough to give leg room but the handle bars leave your arms horiontal; stretched; What are they thinking to have bent back bars ; Sure you can buy others like std on bigger bikes but why do it right when you can /must spend 600-700 on new bars !! HD don't learn ! I sat on the nighster S. but its for short persons; knees are above my Ass so painful on your back/spine
A Harley that sounds like a Ducati
Mga ganyan dapat sir,pinoy height friendly mga nirereview mo. 👍
meron naman pero hindi lagi height friendly, kahit nga si KenjiMoto 5'5 lang kaya niya mga R1 na nasa mga 850mm seat height, nothing is hard if you try enough
@@ixion_cyb sino ba nagsabi na di kaya ang mataas na bike?
It’s almost as though Harley Davidson is trying to destroy itself.
Guy's dream it , work smart or hard for it , if uh want it you will get it , belive in good
Present Sir 🙋 Keep Safe
harley was made for longer arms hehe
sportsters are around town bar hoppers no free way lol
punches out...bumps at bay...stopping power is provided by ... same line in every video.. come on :)
I pick fatbob over this sportster
No , who puts forward controls on a retro ish , not getting my money
Wouldn’t have one if you paid me prefer my fat Bob
Less shots of the presenter. More shots of the bike. Wtf it’s so basic.
Worst suspension ever. You'll break your back riding this in Philippine roads.
OH MEN!!!! WHAT AN AWFUL BIKE!!!!!! Harleys pretty much the worst bikes ultimately
This stupid bike now is more expensive than bmw R18 🤣
Unreliable undependable expensive and ugly.
Kinda ruins the look of the bike? It's hideous!😢