Harley Davidson Sportster S - Performance Technology

Harley Davidson Sportster S

Harley-Davidson's Sportster is not only one of the longest continuously produced motorcycles in history, but also one of the most iconic.

Manufactured consistently since 1957, previous generations have cemented their places in American motorcycle culture through style, ease of customization, in a price low enough to serve as an entry point into the brand.

Harley Davidson is now redesigning its semi-entry-level motorcycle into a fifteen thousand dollar machine marked almost entirely based on performance.

The 1252 cc engine in the Sportster S, a less powerful version of the Pan America's revolution max engine produces a claimed 121 horsepower and 94 pound-feet of torque.

Whether or not the new Sportster S can fill the old icon shoes remains to be seen. But this is another step toward higher performing less traditional machines from the motor company.