Harley‑Davidson 2025 Sportster™ S
Short Overview
The Sportster S is Harley‑Davidson’s performance-focused cruiser featuring the powerful liquid‑cooled Revolution Max 1250T engine, sporty handling, advanced rider tech including ride modes, TFT display, cruise control, ABS, and traction control – all wrapped in aggressive styling.
Price (On-Road – Ireland)
Call local dealer; typically starts around €16,200 – verify for final on-road pricing.
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Finance Options
Finance and booking options are available via official Harley-Davidson® dealers in Ireland.
Colours
Colours: Vivid Black, Billiard Gray, Brilliant Red, Mystic Shift (chameleon effect)
Key Highlights
- 1252 cc Revolution Max 1250T liquid‑cooled V‑twin
- 121 hp @ 7 500 rpm; 125 Nm torque @ 6 000 rpm
- Fully adjustable suspension (43 mm USD forks, mono‑shock rear)
- 4″ full‑colour TFT display with Bluetooth, ride modes, navigation, cruise control
- Brembo brakes, Dunlop radial tyres, cornering‑ABS & traction control
Bike Specification (Overview)
- Engine: Revolution Max 1250T, liquid‑cooled V‑twin
- Transmission: 6‑speed with belt final drive
- Mileage: Claimed ~5.1 l/100 km (≈49 mpg)
- Power: 121 hp (90 kW) @ 7 500 rpm
- Brakes: Front 320 mm Brembo monobloc 4‑piston; Rear 280 mm 1‑piston Brembo
- Ground Clearance: ~90 mm
- Fuel Capacity: ~11.8 L
- Seat Height: 765 mm
- Kerb Weight: 228 kg (ready to ride)
- Wheels: Cast aluminium, satin black; 17″ front, 16″ rear
Bike Summary
The Sportster™ S is engineered to dominate urban and open-road rides, offering superior ride dynamics, distinctive style, and modern tech through its 4” color TFT instrument cluster, Bluetooth, and a suite of rider-assist features, making it a prime choice for enthusiasts seeking both heritage and innovation
Full Technical Details Table
Engine & Performance
- Engine type: Liquid‑cooled DOHC V‑twin
- Displacement: 1 252 cc
- Max Power: 121 hp @ 7 500 rpm
- Max Torque: 125 Nm @ 6 000 rpm
- Top Speed: ~230 km/h (143 mph)
- Mileage (claimed): 5.1 l/100 km
- Owner Reported: ~50 mpg typical
- Transmission: 6‑speed, belt final drive
- Gear Shift Pattern: Standard H-pattern
- Clutch: Wet multi‑plate, slip‑assist
- Riding Range: ~230 km approx.
- Riding Modes: Sport, Road, Rain, Custom
- Cylinders: 2
- Valves/cylinder: 4 (DOHC)
- Cooling: Liquid
- Bore x Stroke: 105 × 72.3 mm
- Compression Ratio: 12.0 :1
- Spark Plugs: OEM-specific
- Battery: Standard 12 V maintenance‑free
- Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- Emission Standard: Euro 5
- Fuel Type: Petrol
Brakes & Wheels
- Braking System: Cornering ABS + traction control
- Front Brake: 320 mm disc, Brembo 4‑piston radial caliper
- Rear Brake: 280 mm disc, Brembo single‑piston caliper
- Wheel Type: Cast aluminium, satin black
- Front Wheel Size: 17″
- Rear Wheel Size: 16″
- Front Tyre: 160/70R17 Dunlop radials
- Rear Tyre: 180/70R16 Dunlop radials
- Tyre Type: Radial
- Front/Rear Tyre Pressure: Refer owner manual
- Rider & Pillion: Refer manual
Suspensions & Chassis
- Front Suspension: 43 mm inverted forks, adjustable compression, rebound, preload
- Rear Suspension: Linkage‑mounted piggy‑back mono‑shock, adjustable compression, rebound, preload
- Front Preload Adjuster: Yes
- Rear Preload Adjuster: Yes
- Chassis Type: Tubular frame with stressed‑member engine
Dimensions
- Kerb Weight: 228 kg
- Seat Height: 765 mm
- Seat Length: n/a
- Ground Clearance: ~90 mm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.7–11.8 L
- Reserve Fuel Capacity: ~2 L
- Overall Length: 2 270 mm
- Overall Width: 840 mm
- Overall Height: 1 085 mm
- Wheelbase: 1 520 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
- Manufacturer Warranty: Typically 24 months / unlimited km
Service & Maintenance Schedule
- Refer to Irish owner’s manual – standard Harley service intervals apply.
Features
Instrument Cluster
- Instrument Console: 4″ color TFT display
- Touch Screen Display: No
- Display Size: 4 in.
- Digital Display Type: Color TFT
- Brightness Control: Yes
- GPS & Navigation: Phone via Bluetooth (H-D app only)
- Real Time Mileage Indicator: Yes
- Average Fuel Consumption: Yes
- Speedometer / Odometer / Fuel Gauge / DTE: Yes
- Mobile Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Tripmeter Type: Digital
- No. of Tripmeters: Multiple
- Tachometer: Digital
- Stand Alarm: Yes
- Gear Indicator: Yes
- Low Battery / Fuel / Oil Indicator: Yes
- Service Reminder Indicator: Yes
- Hazard Warning / High Beam / Temperature / Malfunction Indicators: Yes
- Average Speed: Yes
- Call/SMS Alerts: Bluetooth pairing for calls
- Clock: Yes
Safety & Convenience
- USB Charging Port: USB-C, 5V, 3A
- Quickshifter: No
- Traction Control: Yes
- Cruise Control: Yes (standard)
- Start Type: Electric start
- Exhaust Heat Shield: Yes
- Kill Switch: Yes
Mobile App Monitoring
- Vehicle Location Tracking: Phone via H-D app
- Geo Fencing: No information
Lights
- Headlight Type: Full LED
- DRLs: Yes
- Brake/Tail Light: LED
- Hazard Warning Lights: Yes
- Shift Light: Yes
- Pass Light: Yes
- Turn Signal: LED Bullet Style
Seat & Storage
- Under Seat Storage (Litres): Not significant
- Pillion Seat: Yes (accessory)
- Pillion Footrest: Yes
- Pillion Grab Rail: Optional
Additional Features
- Multiple languages for infotainment
- TPMS, engine temp, battery voltage, ambient temp display
- Intercom function via headset (if equipped)
User Review
Riders praise the “knowing what you want” look, sharp handling, and performance. Some welcome upgraded suspension tailored for European roads
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