
Last Updated on: 13 Aug 2026
Harley Davidson Sportster S
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a classically styled cruiser powered by a liquid-cooled V-Twin engine. A V-Twin engine has two cylinders arranged in a V shape. This bike uses the same 1,252cc Revolution Max engine as the Pan America. However, it does not get variable valve timing, so it produces 121 hp. Even so, it is one of the most powerful motorcycles in its segment and can cross 180kph, making it much faster than older air-cooled Harley models.
Unlike most big Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the Sportster S has mid-set footpegs and a more upright riding position, giving it a different feel from a typical cruiser. The 228 kg Sportster S gets powerful Brembo front brakes to provide strong stopping power. It also gets a wide 160-section front tyre and one of the widest rear tyres on an India-made motorcycle, giving it a muscular look and better road grip.
Harley Davidson Sportster S Features and specifications
Our Rating | Yet to be Reviewed |
Body Type | Bike |
Mileage | 19.6 kmpl |
Engine | 1252 cc |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Transmission | Manual |
Max Power | 123.29 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
Max Torque | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement | 1252 cc |
| Valvetrain | 4 Valves/Cyl |
| Fueling | Fuel-Injected |
| Fuel Tank Size | 11.7 L |
| Official Fuel Economy | 19.6 kmpl |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 1.7 L |
| Top Speed | 194 kph |
| Chassis name | High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame |
| Chassis type | High strength steel trellis |
| Front Suspension Type | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Front Suspension Adjustability | Yes |
| Length | 2270 mm |
| Width | 840 mm |
| Height | 1089 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm |
| Combined Braking System | |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | Dual channel |
| Cornering ABS | |
| Hazard lights |
| Pass-light switch | |
| Antilock Braking System | Dual Channel ABS |
| Battery | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED |
| TFT colour Instrument cluster | |
| Engine/Motor temperature gauge | |
| Gear Indicator | |
| Instrument console | Digital |
Harley Davidson Sportster S price & variants
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in a single Standard variant. Its ex-showroom price starts at Rs. 18.05 lakh. The base price is Rs. 18.05 lakh for the Vivid Black colour, while premium and custom colours cost extra. The Vivid Black option costs an additional Rs. 16,500, premium colours add Rs. 22,000, and custom colours add Rs. 1.30 lakh.
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S on road price starts from around Rs. 19.78 lakh and goes up to Rs. 21.93 lakh across major cities such as Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai. The final price varies based on the selected colour, city, RTO charges, insurance and other applicable costs.
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Harley Davidson Sportster S Mileage
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S has an ARAI-certified fuel economy of 19.6 kpl and comes with an 11.7-litre fuel tank. Based on this figure, it can theoretically cover around 229 km on a full tank.
| PowertrainThe combination of engine type, fuel, and transmission that powers your vehicle and determines how it drives and what it runs on. | ARAI MileageMileage certified by the government, tested under controlled lab conditions. Real-world mileage will vary. |
|---|---|
Petrol-Manual 1252 cc | 19.6 kmpl |
Harley Davidson Sportster S Images
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S images showcase its blacked-out engine and exhaust, premium paint options and vintage-inspired tank medallion. The images also highlight key safety features, including Traction Control.

Harley Davidson Sportster S Colours
The Harley Davidson Sportster S colours are offered in a Black trim with 4 premium shades:
- Billiard Gray
- Vivid Black
- Brilliant Red
- Mystic Shift
Out of these 4 colours, the Vivid Black will cost you an extra Rs. 16,500.
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Harley Davidson Sportster S FAQs
Yes, the Sportster S gets fully adjustable Showa front and rear suspension, allowing the setup to be tuned to riding conditions.
The Sportster S offers Sport, Road and Rain modes, along with two custom modes that can be set according to rider preferences.
The Sportster S is better suited to experienced riders, thanks to its high power output and quick throttle response.
Yes, the high-mounted exhaust can generate noticeable heat near the right leg, especially in slow-moving or stop-and-go traffic.
Yes, electronic cruise control is offered as a standard feature on the Sportster S.
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