Overview

2026 Harley-Davidson SporterS

Motorcycle

What Came Before, Refined for Now

With 121 HP from the liquid-cooled Revolution Max™ 1250T motor, a wide front tire, 2-1-2 scrambler-style exhaust, and suspension tuned to optimize performance and rider comfort, the 2026 Sportster S reimagines classic styling with sharp, modern intent. Inspired by the iconic Sportster Forty-Eight, it channels Harley-Davidson heritage into a bike built to go harder, handle sharper, and look better doing it.

Specs & Features

Dimensions
Length
2,270 mm
Width
840 mm
Seat Height, Unladen
765 mm
Ground Clearance
90 mm
Rake
30
Trail
148 mm
Wheelbase
1,520 mm
Tire, Type
Dunlop™ Harley-Davidson Series, radial
Tires, Front Specification
160/70R17 73V
Tires, Rear Specification
180/70R16 77V
Fuel Capacity
11.7 l
Oil Capacity (w/filter)
4.5 l
Weight, In Running Order
228 kg
Engine
Engine
Revolution™ Max 1250T
Bore
105 mm
Stroke
72.3 mm
Displacement
1,252 cc
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Fuel System+
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust
2-into-1-into-2; catalyst in muffler
Performance
Engine Torque Testing Method
EC 134/2014
Engine Torque+
125 Nm
Engine Torque (rpm)
6000
Horsepower
121 HP / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
35
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
35
Fuel Economy Testing Method
EU 134/2014
Fuel Economy+
5.1 l/100 km
CO2 Emissions Testing Method
EU 134/2014
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km CO2
Drive Train
Primary Drive
Gear, 49/89 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st
12.21
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd
9.022
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd
6.994
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th
5.641
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th
4.731
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th
4.131
Chassis
Front Fork
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Rear Shocks
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Wheels, Front Type+
Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels, Rear Type+
Aluminum cast, satin black
Brakes, Caliper Type
Front: radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper Rear: floating, single piston caliper
Brakes, Rotor Type
Front: single rotor, floating, tower- mounted Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor
Electric
Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop, Front Signal Lights, Rear Turn Signals
Headlamp: All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting; Tail/Stop: All LED rear lighting; Front Signal Lights/Rear Turn Signals: LED Bullet Turn Signals
Gauges
102 mm viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable - phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)
Infotainment
Screen Size
102 mm
Type
Color TFT
Headset Specifications (if equipped)
Bluetooth
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil/Portugal), Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Hands-free Mobile Phone - via Bluetooth
Standard
Voice Recognition Languages: Phone functions only
Phone dependent
Voice Recognition Languages: Tuner/Media/Navigation
Phone dependent
Rider/Passenger Intercom
Headset function only
Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS)
TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages
Phone dependent
USB
Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A
Bluetooth
Phone/Media Supported
Revolution Max 1250T Motor
The liquid-cooled 1250T puts out 121 horsepower with torque on tap, ready the moment you roll on.
Performance-Tuned Front Forks
Re-tuned front forks work with the upgraded rear suspension to keep the Sportster S razor-sharp in the corners and steady everywhere else.
Vintage-Inspired Tank Medallion
The tank medallion wears the Sportster’s history proudly, etched into a design tuned for speed, precision, and purpose built into every line.
High-Mount 2-1-2 Exhaust
Inspired by flat-track racers, the high-mount 2-1-2 exhaust tucks in tight for aggressive cornering, and fires off a deep, commanding note built for the paddock, not the parkway.
Round 102 mm TFT Infotainment
The round 102 mm TFT serves up maps, audio, and bike data in one clean view, ready the second you glance down and gone the second you look back up.
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