2024 Harley Davidson Sportster S Review

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The Jed Rides a 2023 Harley Davidson Road Glide ST motorcycle most of the time.
Other times he rides a 1991 Harley Davidson FXLR.
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[@jormakaukonen5517]

As an 83 year old rider who is not as tall as he used to be this bike fits me for a glove. I've had a 2021 S for a couple of years now and I love everything about it. Got 2 brothers 2 into 1 exhaust and a rear fender eliminator kit. Mustang seat too. With that small gas tank you're gonna stop every 100 miles or so... but you're gonna love every mile. btw it's faster than snot. Thanks for the video...

[@SpringLeafWolf]

I'm thinking about getting this bike. Have yet to testdrive it yet as I still need my motorcycle license but I'm a woman standing at 5'5" and 124lbs, and the size with the mid control kit is so snug and comfortable, I fell in love immediately. It's been difficult finding a bike I'm comfortable on and doesn't seem too heavy. Thanks for posting this review! 😊

[@brittanycompton9150]

You’ll Love it!! I got a 2021 Harley Low Rider and it was just toooooo big for me! I am 5’2 I could handle it but it was a lot. I test drove this and fell in love immediately traded it in!! Best of Luck to you!

[@markmcintosh7095]

I test rode one and was shocked at how good it is.

[@TheJedRides]

Exactly!

[@noahknight4039]

Prices went up, when I got mine like in 2021 it was $14,900 new.

[@anthonyrazo1351]

I just bought one today, excited to get this bad boy on the road!! Dodger blue paint

[@tedcity5861]

I'd get a used one still on warrenty and extend it. Once the tail hugger and stock pipe is gone, it'd be great.

[@alvacole2372]

Funny enough, as a taller guy at 6'2", I feel like the bars are at the perfect position for me to just relax my arms and they're there. I was worried about it at first, but it's actually quite comfortable. More comfortable than my old sport bikes that's for sure.

[@TheJedRides]

I've never been accused of being tall or having long arms! Glad it works for you out of the box (and a little jealous).

[@SuperSneakySniper]

I got to test ride a couple recently, the forward controls are awful, making me feel cramped into a letter 'C'. BUT the MID controls are SO much better, way more comfortable! Its like a different bike!

[@TheJedRides]

The letter C is a good descriptor for the stock riding position. Yes, I bet mids are much better. I could use some T bars as well!

[@dougiequick1]

Have not ridden one but I bet the big fat front tire is a detriment in the twisties ....maybe thats why Harley puts forward controls so no one bothers? IDK but it it just looks so wrong...and whats with a teensy little fuel tank??

[@sidetrackmetalworks2058]

Fellow Jed here, with the same bike, no less! I can mirror your sentiments about the Sportster S. Fantastic bike. Aside from the wheelie bar back end, and the uncomfortable forward controls, I love it. The color on this thing is pretty interesting. Looks dark in the sun, but put it under some florescent lights, and it appears nearly orange! I installed the mid controls, and a tail tidy. The mids help my lower back quite a bit. Also, setting up the shocks to your rider weight goes a long way. (according to manual) Such a difference between road mode, and sport mode!

[@TheJedRides]

I can imagine those mids feel great.

[@thomasburney4551]

Everyone has something to say Harley has to move on from the old sportster if you don’t like it don’t buy one it’s a free country I bought a 2024 one love it fun to ride

[@stephencavrich5457]

Yep. I got a 21 the first year they came out and haven’t looked back. So much fun.

[@sab0024]

I have a 13 yamaha r1 and im 37. Told my wife I think I need a cruiser next to my r1. Sportster will be my next bike. I like except the exhaust but it’s nice especially in all black

[@WaxP357]

Going to pick mine up tomorrow! Can’t wait

[@rayslife4k]

Let me no how much was it and is it a hood touring bike

[@WaxP357]

@@rayslife4k ended up grabbing a 24 Nightster S. Much more comfortable bought a demo with 8 miles on it so I made out like a bandit

[@rayslife4k]

@@WaxP357 wow im saving for a new Harley but dam they are expensive I’m saving 500 every week so far I got 4k. I just want a new bike they don’t make parts for mine anymore

[@WaxP357]

@@rayslife4k bad ass brother your almost there man! I don’t blame you nothin like a new Harley. These Vtwin motors are something else too brother very enjoyable to ride. I’m going to say one of the most enjoyable Harley’s to ride, unquestionably the fastest

[@ClemsonTi6ers]

Love mine! The torque will put a mile in your face every time!

[@theleveller6164]

I still can't figure how to use the maps or how to reset the clock.

[@organichotdog3807]

I'm sure it's a great bike. But for me it's too expensive. There are plenty of great bikes for 10K that I would enjoy just as much.

[@TheJedRides]

I think that’s fair. I suspect you could get a barely used one for close to that.

[@SB-mw1bg]

Indeed. I'm happy with my Scout bobber and the reasonable amount of money that I have in it.

[@dougiequick1]

Yeah very used or very small...10k is nothing any more so sad to say

[@rarebreed9208]

I especially love the helicopter tail boom tail light and license plate bracket that looks like it was just stuck on there as an afterthought, due to poor design.👍

[@TheJedRides]

Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@tedcity5861]

never seen a bmw huh ? 😂

[@rarebreed9208]

@@tedcity5861 BMW was not the subject of the video, and I don't get side tracked as easily as most of you do.

[@tedcity5861]

@@rarebreed9208 so what. You said it was a poor design and I gave an eg why you're wrong.

[@dougiequick1]

You can thank DOT and respective agencies worldwide for such things they dont care about appearance they want everything at certain levels and fenders to cover tire spray or whatever the hell they want ...manufacturers just suck it up knowing buyers will do a tail tidy if they hate stock....whatever SNAFU

[@Josemunoz-hi9nh]

I’m 5’8 and this bike will fit perfectly with what I need tbh

[@mikeandmona6584]

That Sporty 1200 A-rod’s on is really nice.

[@TheJedRides]

Agree. Sounded awesome too.

[@cfzero72]

Do own 1. Joy to ride. 176cm tall. Find it comfortable. Alot of power on tap.

[@TheJedRides]

Agree -- tons of power.

[@Squidbanger-v1e]

Beautiful bike

[@RS_RayanS]

Just turned 22 last month, looking forward to picking this up next year as I move to Ithaca or NYC for my master's in financial engineering. Awesome review sir, enjoyed watching this thoroughly.

[@TheJedRides]

Cool! And glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🏼

[@firestarter8202]

Plenty of power! What exactly is that bike trying to be? Is it a naked bike? A scrambler? A cruiser? Some kind of hybrid thingy? It’s kind of cool, but it doesn’t fall into any class. Being that the case, I would much prefer a Yamaha MTO9ST. What a strange motorcycle!

[@gypsyemperor7535]

Muscle cruiser

[@firestarter8202]

@@gypsyemperor7535 a decent amount of power, but not really a cruiser.

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

12:32 mast amazing ride, that says alot

[@stevenleek1254]

Right Shoulder? I so confused

[@TheJedRides]

Yeah, sorry bout that! 😂

[@ethanetn]

Idk why but it looks weird, i guess its because all the old people at harley tried to make something look modern but it looks like what people thought futuristic was during y2k. The indian scout 60 looks a bit better and is a bit cheaper

[@TheJedRides]

Somebody in the comments said it looks like a hot wheel. I dig it, but it’s probably not for everyone. Since posting this a few friends have said they’ve ridden them with mid-controls and enjoyed them. I think I would like that.

[@MotoBaumVirginia]

Great to see you on another vid man. Sure looks like a great ride Jed. have fun

[@TheJedRides]

Thanks man. I really do enjoy taking these bikes out, and this one is so unique in the Harley lineup.

[@Warthog71]

Im 57. Im fine on it

[@TheJedRides]

Good to hear! I gotta get in better shape! 😂

[@neilgutteridge6405]

All this technology and digital displays.......awful.

[@gameguy93]

Older guys have to start stretching

[@1941392]

It has everything I don’t want. It’s a ‘clutter cluster.’ What a mess…. If I want a sport bike, I’ll buy a sport bike. ‘But it’s fast’ …..don’t want fast. ‘It’s got more horsepower’….don’t need it. Seems all you did was complain about the ride as you went along. Old people aren’t interested and young people can’t afford it.

[@TheJedRides]

But it’s fast! 😝 Just kidding. Your points are all valid. Still, though, it’s impressive Harley can just decide to build something like this and then do it. Now if they would just release the Bronx bike they teased several years ago ….

[@scottkinderdine3317]

Windshield and a backrest and you'd be fine

[@xsheashea]

Great bike when it works... but certainly not reliable (look up issues with cam chain tensioner/engine)

[@elchaconaso]

i would remove those stupid engine covers on the right side.

[@shunsato6621]

I had ‘94 Sporty which was nothing like this😂🎉 it was $5600

[@TheJedRides]

I had a 94 sporty too!

[@shunsato6621]

@@TheJedRides oh wow you know it was a single seat bike and so simple solid machine I only had muffler changed which was loud enough that made car alarms go off 😆

[@TheJedRides]

@@shunsato6621 Evo Sporters sound great!

[@RomeroFamilyFunChallenge]

Looks like it was designed by Hotwheels. 😆

[@TheJedRides]

I totally see that!

[@MoeLehster]

Arod spitting out wrong specs and numbers very confidently

[@ARod_TV]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TheJedRides]

Thanks again, ARod! 👍🏼

[@utubesei]

But single seater

[@rubo1964]

Seems like you just discovered water cooled, high revving engine....something BMW in K series has been doing for decades and Japanese manufacturers for over 70yrs.... HD is just tail end of tech that has been around for Loooooong time

[@atomicorang]

You are shot. I’m 65 and am looking to buy.

[@TheJedRides]

Awesome!👏

[@elithegreat6463]

This Bike has been a Hot-Mess since 2021 with Gremlins, and motor Electrical/trans issues..Has H-D fixed them ?? Everyone I speak to about this Bike says, it's nothing but a Hassle and trips to the Dealer for warranty Work. And Yes, I test rode one, and it's amazing in Sport Mode, but if the thing keeps on breaking down, and spitting out Engine Codes that have to be fixed, then H-D better get it's Shit together, cause the word is out, that these things are not reliable. And you really needed to talk more about what mode you were in, and educate yourself on the Bike before blathering your ignorance about it.

[@TheJedRides]

🤘

[@dougiequick1]

Lose the big fat front wheel, lose the forward controls, lose say 50 pounds? And I am IN! Not until though sorry PS Oh yeah and also? I want the FULL horse power! Not castrated! WTH is even with that? Makes no sense the PA has 50ish more HP? What the??....oh yeah and DANG IT! I just realized WTH? ONE rotor in front?? Seriously? Nah this bike needs a total redo FORGET it! Harley screwed up between pricepointing and trying to cater to FORM over function ....its why I have owned so many different motorcycles and never ever a Harley because they dont care about making a great motorcycle...they care about making easy money off their "base" that basically has been on about a fad involving vibration a look and I guess nationalistic pride thing? I'm all for buying a US made bike Id LOVE to! But I am NOT compromising

[@wheelman998]

Harley trying so hard to get younger buyers.....LOL!

[@wheelman998]

It will destroy your rear! The seat is a Joke! Also, the rear suspension is garbage!

[@paulfiore7083]

That is possibly the least attractive bike I've ever seen. The heads and mufflers are bizarre

[@Humblefoods]

Can i make it a 2 seater

[@paulsilson2148]

Doesn't sound like a Harley, because it's not.

[@TheJedRides]

I get it, and to a degree I agree with you, but they've got to evolve at some point, and for evolution (no pun intended) this thing is pretty cool.

[@Warthog71]

And how is it not a Harley?

[@TheJedRides]

⁠I suspect he means it’s fundamentally different than most Harley models - the Revolution max motor, the suspension, but the times they are a changing!

[@paulsilson2148]

@@TheJedRides just like open border's

[@TheRealChetManley]

HD decides what's a Harley not anyone else.

[@petermcfelin5979]

too much toque. blah blah blah. learnt nothing about the bike

[@48jerrybiker]

Thanks, but no thanks. I’ll stick with my Hayabusa.

[@TheJedRides]

Nothing wrong with that.

[@eveythingthatsadam]

It might be a good motorcycle, but it's not a good Harley Davidson

[@TheJedRides]

I suspect you're not alone in that assessment. I think it's a cool bike with an awesome motor, but it's a departure for Harley.

[@Diiogo_hd883]

What is a good Harley ? Old Harleys only ?

[@TheJedRides]

@@Diiogo_hd883it’s fair to say a good Harley is in the eye of the beholder. I suspect there’s no objective standard!

[@eveythingthatsadam]

@@Diiogo_hd883 anything that has soul. The sportster S is completely soulless.

[@uriKF01]

@@eveythingthatsadamI’m only 22 but hoping off a 2014 dynamax the sportster was surprisingly peppy and comfortable, the fat front tires make it feel super stable too, really surprised me

[@cgarcia121473]

Dont buy it.

[@noahknight4039]

Had one for 3 years now, probably the best bike I ever owned so far.

[@stevemuir5384]

Gay