The LOUDEST Harley I've Ridden! | Harley-Davidson Sportster S Review

[@jonwragg3822]

Nice to see somebody riding around roads local to me. Tried a Sportster S a while ago, found the riding position too bent over. Prefer my Fat Bob.

[@djking44151]

This bike would be killer with some more traditional rear mounted food controls.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Very impressive bike. I'd replace the fwd controls with mids and a plusher optional seat. Riding in Sport mode is an adrenalin rush. Jekyll and Hyde exhaust is brilliant. Interested to see how it goes up against a Diavel in Sport mode and price difference?

[@FourIntoOne]

Good t know that since my 1982 Sportster was built Harley have kept the same terrible suspension 👍. My Spine has empathy with yours......

[@1100andFortyEight]

As a total departure from the air cooled Sporsters I’ve always liked the Sportster S for its unique look, it’s a shame the left hand side of the Rev Max engine, in any of the models that are built around it, isn’t more pleasing to look at, because otherwise I think the Sportster S is a good looking bike, no idea how it performs though.

[@simonchilli2088]

The colour is ok to me. There was a Honda CMX1100 colour option which was quite similar I believe. You could try an Indian Scout for comparison if you can get a hold of one Dan

[@cpuuk]

Maybe the suspension is set for a typically larger HD gentleman 😉

[@JonDervish]

121bhp not 89!

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@JonDervish I got my kW and bhp mixed up. Not the end of the world.

[@JeffPasos]

Good job you shouted... he might not have heard you otherwise!!!

[@dreamcrusher112]

Sounds like my f900r with the exhaust i have - loud enough to set the tracker off on my other bike lol - wish i had a valve!

[@Yoriichi734]

Can you give a review of 2025 Kawasaki z900

[@henrysmith5604]

It needs the mid controls I found when I rode it would be more comfortable then I was told they are about £500

[@rustworks2588]

😂😂😂 i was expecting it to be stiff but not a plank, epsecially from factory. Bloody hell! "My spine has left the chat" broooooooo 😂😂😂 I'm glad to see that gradualy Harley's are modernizing. Had the chance to ride an iron 883 which reaffirmed that cruisers are not my cup of tea. I wish we could see your face expressions while going over that smooth piece of tarmac 🤣 15K...1250cc... I would go for a 2nd hand Diavel (i know its not even remotely comparible) but it is a sports cruiser 😋 I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on the Pan America if they can lend you one!

[@magikdethmonkey]

I think that might be the first Harley I've even remotely been interested in. Looks like a corker of a fun bike to me. Would prefer mid controls though.

[@FraserWest-um4ue]

Really very good video but the suspension seems to be bit hard on the roads in the uk also the engine sounds completely different from an older Harley Davidson bike. Not sure about the colour of the bike but it doesn’t seem overpriced because the Ducati diavel is 24 thousand pounds but second hand the Ducati will have a better ride than the Harley Davidson bike one question what size is the petrol tank on the bike and it would be interesting to see the bike in another colour and in another video

[@Bazza47]

From what you've said from between clenched teeth this bike is unsuitable for the crap UK roads. I lnow this bike isn't designed for all out riding but as a cruiser it should at least be comfortable at reasonable speeds

[@JohnnyXoz]

yeah you keep saying 'fully adjustable suspension' but neither the factory, the dealer or reviewers ever seem to touch this amazing 'fully adjustable suspension' and make it any less than hard as a rock, so maybe it should be called 'adjustable suspension if you have the tools, knowledge and time to dial in a non back breaking setting'. 🤨

[@bertinfreckmann6553]

Why didn´t HARLEY-DAVIDSON installed some proper Suspenions in the Front/Rear ?!? Like ÖHLINS / WP ?!? I love this Bike.....BUT because of my "BUTT" , I can´t buy the HD ! Nearly no Reserve existing , because the Rear has ONLY 51 mm Spring-Travel !!! When you consider this will further shrink , as soon as you´re taking seat on the HD...if you´re lucky , maybe max. 30 mm will be left , depends on your Weight !!! WILBER is offering a quit good Solution. My HUSQVARNA Svartpilen has 150 mm Spring-Travel at the Front and Rear !!! Together with my Weight of aprox. 90 kg and my HUSQVARNA Premium Ergo-Seat , I´ve a very good Ride-Comfort !

[@DeanArnold1066]

That bike would be great on the open road out in the sun with the warm air hitting your face riding to American dinner for a cheese burger. Not a bike for British pothole central roads in damp conditions. More of a look at me bike unfortunately.

[@steve34416]

Yuk a tractor

[@R4ZORLIGHT]

Ugly and doesn't sound like a Harley even with open pipes... i wish they would bring back the old engines. Even a SV650 with a bodis exhaust sounds more like a harley lol.

[@pommiegranite464]

Horrible. Impractical. One for rich poseurs. Had a Sportster in the 1980's, that was crap too.