{"id":20816,"date":"2021-10-04T11:53:10","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T15:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/?p=20816"},"modified":"2021-10-04T11:53:10","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T15:53:10","slug":"test-2021-sportster-s-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/test-2021-sportster-s-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Test drive of the 2021 Sportster S; a redesigned look!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The redesigned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harley-davidson.com\/ca\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><strong>Sportster S<\/strong><\/a> 2021 model launched on July 13 has caused quite a stir in the motorcycle world.<\/p>\n<p>Harley-Davidson has revamped its legendary motorcycle by integrating state-of-the-art features and adding a powerful engine.<\/p>\n<p>I was one of the first lucky ones to test ride this new bike. The Harley-Davidson team invited me for a media test! I met some nice people and also a very interesting bike.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to try the 2021 Sportster S too? Put on your helmet and get on the bike behind me, I&#8217;ll take you for a ride![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20842&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5d810ca2d4c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5d810ca2d4c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/test-2021-sportster-s-look\/#A_bike_that_gets_attention\" >A bike that gets attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/test-2021-sportster-s-look\/#The_engine\" >The engine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/test-2021-sportster-s-look\/#The_feeling\" >The feeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/test-2021-sportster-s-look\/#I_always_say_nothings_perfect\" >I always say, nothing&#8217;s perfect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/test-2021-sportster-s-look\/#Overall%E2%80%A6\" >Overall&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_bike_that_gets_attention\"><\/span>A bike that gets attention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First introduced in 1957, the 2021 Sportster S has a completely redesigned look, combining modernity with the classic style it is known for. No detail has been spared to make this bike simply beautiful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I fell in love<\/strong> with it at first sight. Thanks to its lines, its bobber front wheel and its beautiful exhaust pipes, the Sportster S has a great look.<\/p>\n<p>There are also a lot of interesting technological additions, such as a 4-inch round transistor LCD screen equipped with Bluetooth, digital gauges, indicators and navigation with the Harley-Davidson\u00ae app.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20846&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_engine\"><\/span>The engine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The engine is the <strong>Revolution Max 1250T<\/strong>, the same one used in <a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/2021-pan-america-1250s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">the brand new Pan America<\/a>. It is itself a brand new engine from Harley-Davidson. It&#8217;s a V-twin engine and it&#8217;s liquid-cooled with dual overhead camshafts and variable valve timing.<\/p>\n<p>I can swear that the power is there with its <strong>121 hp<\/strong>. In SPORT mode, it&#8217;s simply awesome. I was amazed at how much power the engine has in it!<\/p>\n<p>If you want power and torque, <strong>you&#8217;ll get it. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the sport mode, there are rain or road modes. You can even <strong>make your own mode<\/strong>, adjusting the engine power distribution, engine brake, ABS and traction control.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20844&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_feeling\"><\/span>The feeling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the wide front tire, it takes a little getting used to, but the learning curve is still quite short.<\/p>\n<p>I found the bike very <strong>well balanced and stable.<\/strong> Its low center of gravity combined with a very rigid chassis makes a bike that is easy to handle and gives confidence. You quickly feel comfortable on it.<\/p>\n<p>I had to make a lot of stops and low speed turns during my test ride and never felt like I was losing control of the bike.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20847&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]This is a bike that is perfect for smaller people. I think of the girls; the bike is really easy to ride! It is not at all imposing with its <strong>weight of just under 500 lbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, given the power of its engine, <strong>I would not recommend it to beginners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When braking, the ABS system really works for you. The braking is very controlled, even during hard braking. Sometimes, we meet very powerful motorcycles, but with a faulty braking system.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not reassuring, but this is definitely <strong>not the case with the Sportster S.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_always_say_nothings_perfect\"><\/span>I always say, nothing&#8217;s perfect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, the <strong>heat from the engine block and exhaust pipes<\/strong> is disturbing. The heat is very noticeable. In extreme heat, like during my test drive, you can say that your legs don&#8217;t get cold.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to be <strong>properly dressed<\/strong> to avoid burns. That said, this is a common problem with many bikes, so it&#8217;s <strong>nothing dramatic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, as far as <strong>comfort<\/strong> is concerned, the Sportster S is not a &#8220;touring&#8221; type of bike. You have to think about this when you buy it.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a bike that you will be comfortable on for hours, this <strong>may not be the best bike for you.<\/strong> One reason is the rear suspension travel, which is only less than 2 inches.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20845&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]However, if you like <strong>short rides<\/strong> or do more city riding, you&#8217;ll simply love the Sportster S. It&#8217;s really a matter of need.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to ask yourself the right questions when buying a motorcycle so that you get the right bike for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the <strong>riding position with the feet very far forward<\/strong> is not for me. Fortunately, it is possible to change the position of the feet to a more rearward position.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20848&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overall%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Overall&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I loved my test ride! I discovered a motorcycle with <strong>a style to turn heads.<\/strong> I discovered a reassuring bike that will make people with a smaller frame happy. I discovered an engine that doesn&#8217;t leave you hungry, quite the contrary.<\/p>\n<p>Congrats to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harley-davidson.com\/ca\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Harley-Davidson<\/a> for combining new technology with modernity without denaturing the mythical Sportster S. Harley is on a great roll with new and exciting changes. I can&#8217;t wait to see what happens next!<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the great team at Harley Canada for this opportunity!<\/p>\n<p>If you want a Sportster S, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harley-davidson.com\/ca\/en\/tools\/find-a-dealer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">your favorite Harley dealer<\/a>! For more information on this model, I invite you to read <a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/2021-sportster-s-harley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><strong>our article on this subject.<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To continue reading on similar topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/the-ultimate-harley-davidson-maintenance-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">The Ultimate Harley-Davidson Maintenance Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/h-d-pan-america-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Explore New Playgrounds with the Harley-Davidson Pan America<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/motorcycles-en\/harley-davidson-new-icons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Harley-Davidson Unveils its new Collection: ICONS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;- Cyndi \u270c\ufe0f&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:40|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Yesteryear%3A%22regular%22|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bounceInLeft&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The redesigned Sportster S 2021 model launched on July 13&hellip;","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":20841,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1771],"tags":[2703,3204,2541,3016,3873,2542,3203,3078,3202],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20816"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20816"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20816\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicksandmachines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}