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Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Cruiser Motorcycle · Petrol

120.69 bhp
Power
125 Nm
Torque
20 kmpl
Mileage · ARAI

Variant

2 variants
Ex-showroom · Sportster S (Vivid Black) ₹18.05 Lakh
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Indicative ex-showroom price. Prices change often, so confirm the final price with your dealer before you book.

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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • Real punchy, controllable 1,252cc engine with a genuine modern TFT display and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Real belt final drive for genuinely low maintenance

Worth knowing

  • Real small tank limits range
  • Just 90mm ground clearance means it genuinely scrapes easily

Performance

Sportster S (Vivid Black)
120.69bhp
125Nm
GearboxManual

Rider safety

Cornering ABSTraction controlSlipper clutchRiding modesCruise control
Front disc320 mm
Rear brake260 mm

Rider fit

Seat height755 mm
Kerb weight228 kg
Wheelbase1,520 mm
Fuel tank11.8 L

Price

Sportster S (Vivid Black)
₹18.05 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹20.67 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 3 years₹54,934 / month

Loan at 12% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

Harley-Davidson Sportster S, interior
  • Display4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display with Bluetooth…
  • ConnectivityBluetooth phone, media, and navigation integration
  • NavigationTurn-by-Turn navigation via H-D App
  • HeadlightFull LED (Daymaker signature horizontal oval LED)

Dimensions

1,520 mm2,270 mm1,085 mm
Length2,270 mm
Width843 mm
Height1,085 mm
Wheelbase1,520 mm
Kerb weight228 kg (Dry: 221 kg)

Photos

12 photosExterior, Interior, Lifestyle, 5 colours

Practical figures

Mileage / range
Claimed: 20 kmpl - ARAI
Safety
Cornering ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune Standard (RH1250S)

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc) 1,252 cc
Engine Type Revolution Max 1250T V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC with Dual Independent VVT
Max Power 122 PS @ 7,500 rpm (120.7 bhp / 90 kW)
Max Torque 125 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke 105.0 mm x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Cooling Liquid Cooled
Gearbox 6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch Wet multiplate with assist and slipper mechanism
Drive Type Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Single Disc, 320 mm, Brembo radial monobloc 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Single Disc, 260 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS)
Wheel Type 5-spoke Cast Aluminium Wheels with Satin Bronze finish (17-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size 160/70-R17 73V Tubeless (Dunlop GT503)
Rear Tyre Size 180/70-R16 77V Tubeless (Dunlop GT503)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension 43 mm Showa Inverted USD Fork, fully adjustable (compression, rebound, preload), 92 mm travel
Rear Suspension Showa Piggyback Monoshock with progressive linkage, fully adjustable (preload remote knob, compression, rebound), 51 mm travel
Frame Type Trellis high-strength low-alloy tubular steel frame with stressed-member powertrain
Wheelbase (mm) 1520 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 90 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2270 mm
Width (mm) 843 mm
Height (mm) 1085 mm
Seat Height (mm) 755 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 228 kg (Dry: 221 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 11.8 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type 4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display with Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes (Bluetooth phone, media, and navigation integration)
Navigation Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via H-D App)
USB Charging Yes (USB-C port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes 4 Modes (Road, Sport, Rain + 2 Custom Modes)
Traction Control Yes (Cornering Enhanced Traction Control C-TCS & Wheelie Control)
Quickshifter No
Cruise Control Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight Full LED (Daymaker signature horizontal oval LED)
Taillight Full LED integrated stop/tail/turn rear lighting
Turn Indicators Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Solo sport saddle
Under-Seat Storage Minimal tool kit only

Every variant

2 variants, pick one to see its figures

Ex-showroom prices. Each step is measured against the nearest cheaper variant with the same fuel, gearbox and drive, or the closest match when there is none.

  1. Best value Manual · RWD
    ₹18.05 Lakh

    Cheapest variant

    Fully-loaded specification, sole trim, price varies by colour

  2. Manual · RWD
    ₹18.22 Lakh

    +₹16,500 over Sportster S (Vivid Black)

    Adds Premium colour option

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

For people who move states for work: government, PSU and defence staff, and employees of companies with offices in four or more states. You pay road tax every two years instead of all at once.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana Ahmedabad, Gujarat Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chandigarh
More cities (15)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand Gurugram, Haryana Guwahati, Assam Indore, Madhya Pradesh Jaipur, Rajasthan Kochi, Kerala Kolkata, West Bengal Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Ludhiana, Punjab Panaji, Goa Patna, Bihar Puducherry Ranchi, Jharkhand Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S: quick answers

Harley-Davidson Sportster S price in India starts at ₹18.05 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹19.59 Lakh on-road in Ahmedabad. Our pick for value is the Sportster S (Vivid Black).

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What is the on-road price of the Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

For the Sportster S (Vivid Black), the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹19.59 Lakh in Ahmedabad, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: New Delhi ₹19.95 Lakh, Kolkata ₹20.31 Lakh, Mumbai ₹20.67 Lakh, Pune ₹20.67 Lakh, Chennai ₹20.67 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹21.76 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹21.76 Lakh. Plus 31 more cities, each with its own price page.

Which Harley-Davidson Sportster S version is the best value?

Our pick is the Sportster S (Vivid Black), at ₹18.05 Lakh ex-showroom.

What mileage does the Harley-Davidson Sportster S give?

Up to 20 kmpl. That is the ARAI figure; day-to-day mileage is usually lower. See every version's mileage and fuel cost

What brakes does the Harley-Davidson Sportster S use?

Cornering ABS, according to its spec sheet.

What are the Harley-Davidson Sportster S's main rivals?

The Triumph Speed Twin 1200, Indian Scout Classic and Harley-Davidson Street Bob. See it side by side with the Triumph Speed Twin 1200.

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