How The Sporster S CHANGED My Mind

In this weeks Moto-vlog I had the opportunity to test ride the all new 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S at the International Motorcycle Show! Follow along as I give you my first impressions on the new Sportster while comparing it to my old Sportster 48. And don't miss me racing a Triumph Rocket 3 from stoplight to stoplight as well! If you haven't already, like, subscribe & comment below what you think!

Time Codes (Click to skip to a section)
0:00 - Intro/ Race Tease
0:27 - Start Up & 1st 0 to 60 Pull
1:02 - Bike Walk Around & Me Sitting On The Bike
1:14 - Sportster S + Features VS. My Old Sportster 48 1200
2:51 - 0 to 112mph Pull & Engine Specs
4:50 - Sportster S... Not For Beginners
5:20 - Triumph Rocket 3 Race!
8:04 - Suspension Test Over Railroad Tracks
8:16 - 3 Words That Describe This Bike

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Bike: 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Highlighted Gear: Pando Moto Riding Jeans & Holtman Harley-Davidson Boots

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[dennisleslie]

The Sportster S does not come from the factory with heated grips. It is however wired for accessory heated grips. Harley will gladly sell them to you for extra.

[geraldscott]

You're right, it's definitely night and day. In fact it is not a Sportster at all. It's pure 100% Japanese. I ride a 2006 Sportster 1200L, and absolutely love it. I love the way it shakes, and I love the sound. Riding it is a wonderful experience. What you have there does not have any kind of experience. It has no sound, no feel, no character, no personality, no soul. Just like the dozens of Japanese bikes I have owned and ridden. Boring boring boring. I was so bored with Japanese bikes that I had decided to give up riding. Then I got the Sportster. WOW. It brought a whole new meaning to riding a motorcycle. It was easy to tell from the sound and feel that it was a true MACHINE. All those Japanese bikes had the fun engineered out of them. But not the Sportster. I've had it for over 4 years and can't stray off it. I'm planning to get a carbureted big twin, probably a Dyna. It is so sad to see H-D go downhill so bad. They have sold their soul. Even the M8 is way too smooth and quiet. It still has the Harley look, but none of the substance. I don't see H-D being around much longer.

[deanbush]

I was glad to hear you say at the end that H-D will have other iterations of the Sportster S in the coming years because I'm planning to buy one next year. . Do you yet know what the future changes might be?

[RidinDad]

Man I NEED to try this one out. Also, your audio sounds awesome man!

[noahknight]

Bar rises and a Corbin seat helps with long distance riding.

[eaglescout]

Have you tried slip shifting? it won't hurt anything and it's smoother.

[rossmischnick]

Heard its great minus the forward controls. Don't know why they didn't go with mids for default config. The engine is insane (only rode the Pan am but the sportster is just a de-tuned version). Only at H-D does the public get to ride vehicles before the engineers who spent years slaving on them lol (we constantly bitch about this fact).Glad you liked it, and glad to see you back on the saddle!

[estokmedia]

What about comfort compared with 48? Have 48 and orderd sportster s :)

[terrellgarren]

You need to compare the S to the Diavel or Rocket III. Comparing to the Evo Sportster is silly.

[glennhand]

Great video man I really want to test drive that bike I really can’t wait to see the new Lowrider S 2022 but for some reason that sportster S keeps calling me

[wooddawg]

If they can pit some mini apes on the Sportster S it’s game on for me.

[rangered]

Put music onto the screen? Is there a speaker? So if I have a Wi-Fi speaker equipped helmet then the music app is kind of useless, right?!

[toofastnobrakes]

Test rode one, it’s a cool bike but not quite what I’m looking for. Still hoping Harley releases the Bronx

[TIMHARTTT]

Detailed great review, looking forward to see this bike in person, how tall are you ??

[dadandmad]

Hey man, sorry to put this here but is your IG hacked?

[kevinesh]

It does NOT come with heated grips! It's a $200+ option. It comes with the switch, that's it!

[paulh]

Rocket 3 one of the fastest production bikes? 🤣😂

[elithegreat]

Way too small, at least it looks that way. Your pic on the thumbnail, you look so awkward sitting literally on top of the thing 😖

[LukeTPZ]

Geez…how many of these H-D videos with the rider not wearing even gloves 😬