2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Guide

Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S: LAST OF THE PUREBRED.

Introducing the 2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S…

Sportster S is the first chapter of a whole new book of the Sportster saga. A legacy born in 1957 that outperformed the competition is now rebuilt to blow away the standards of today.

Styling that screams performance. For the love of the sport.

2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

• Forward riding position
• Forward foot controls
• Low
• Rider safety enhancements available
• Riders who desire top-of-the-line performance and stunning style
• Aggressive riding with sport bike agility and handling
• Making a statement and standing out from the crowd

2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

HIGH EXHAUST MOUNT
Inspired by the glory days of H-D flat-track racing, the pipes are crafted from corrosion-resistant 304-series stainless steel and engineered to deflect exhaust heat away from the rider’s legs and tail section.

INSTRUMENTATION
Everything you need to know is housed in a Bluetooth-equipped, 4” round thin-film transistor LCD display: digital gauges, indicators, ride modes, and turn-by-turn navigation with the Harley-Davidson app. All functions are accessed via buttons on the left- and right-hand controls.

CHASSIS
The Revolution Max 1250T is a structural component of the motorcycle chassis, eliminating a traditional frame — which significantly reduces overall weight and keeps handling precise. This is performance you can feel, with the center of gravity low and the chassis super rigid.

REVOLUTIONARY POWER AND TECHNOLOGY

REVOLUTION MAX 1250T

The Revolution Max is a liquid-cooled powertrain with double overhead camshafts and variable valve timing: offering ample torque and an immediate powerband tuned to maximize rider control.

RIDER TECHNOLOGY

Choose from 3 pre-programmed Ride Modes (Sport, Road, and Rain) or create your own custom mode — tuning your bike with a specific combination of power delivery, engine braking, Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking System (C-ABS) and Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) settings.

2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $16,399 to $16,849 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $19,499 to $20,099 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £15,895 to £16,270 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

89.4 in.

SEAT HEIGHT, LADEN ⁷

28.9 in.

GROUND CLEARANCE

3.5 in.

RAKE

30

TRAIL

5.8 in.

WHEELBASE

59.8 in.

TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

160/70R17 73V

TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

180/70R16 77V

TIRE, TYPE

Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, radial

FUEL CAPACITY

3.1 gal.

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

4.75 qt.

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

487 lb.

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

502 lb.

ENGINE ¹

Revolution Max 1250T

BORE

4.134 in.

STROKE

2.846 in

DISPLACEMENT

76.4 cu in

COMPRESSION RATIO

12.0:1

FUEL SYSTEM ³

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

EXHAUST

2-into-1-into-2; catalyst in muffler

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD

J1349

ENGINE TORQUE ²

94 ft-lb

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

6000

HORSEPOWER

121 HP / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

34

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

34

FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD

Estimated City/Hwy

FUEL ECONOMY ⁵

49 mpg

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 ⁹

Aluminum cast, satin black

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁹

Aluminum cast, satin black

BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE

Front: radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper Rear: floating, single piston caliper

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP/FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS ⁸

All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting. All LED Tail/Stop lamp with signature tail lighting

GAUGES

4 inch 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

TYPE

Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

4 in.

HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED)

Bluetooth

LANGUAGES

English (US/UK), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal/Brazil), Indonesian, 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

TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES

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

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Included

WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)

Included

CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)

Included

ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION

Included

1. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
2. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
3. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
4. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.
7. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
8. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
9. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.

2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

2,270 mm

SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN

765 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE

90 mm

RAKE

30

TRAIL

148 mm

WHEELBASE

1,520 mm

TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

160/70R17 73V

TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

180/70R16 77V

TIRE, TYPE

Dunlop^™ Harley-Davidson Series, radial

FUEL CAPACITY

11.8 l

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

4.5 l

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

221 kg

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

228 kg

ENGINE ²

Revolution^™ Max 1250T

BORE

105 mm

STROKE

72.3 mm

DISPLACEMENT

1,252 cc

COMPRESSION RATIO

12.0:1

FUEL SYSTEM ³

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

EXHAUST

2-into-1-into-2; catalyst in muffler

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD

J1349

ENGINE TORQUE ³

127 Nm

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

6000

HORSEPOWER

121 HP / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

34

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

34

FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD

Estimated City/Hwy

FUEL ECONOMY ⁷

4.8 l/100 km

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 ⁴

Aluminum cast, satin black

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁴

Aluminum cast, satin black

BRAKES, TYPE

Front: single rotor, floating, tower- mounted Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor

BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE

Front: radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper Rear: floating, single piston caliper

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP, FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS

All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting. All LED Tail/Stop lamp with rear lighting, LED Bullet Turn Signals

GAUGES

4 inch 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

TYPE

Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

102 mm

HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED)

Bluetooth

LANGUAGES

English (US/UK), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal/Brazil), Indonesian, 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

TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES

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

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Included

WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)

Included

CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)

Included

ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION

Included

1. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as colour are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change.
2. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5. Riding range estimates provided following the SAE J2982 and are based on expected performance of a fully-charged battery when operated under specified conditions. Actual range will vary depending on riding habits, ambient weather and equipment conditions.
6. As measured using the MIC City and MIC Combined (115 km/h) tests.
7. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.

2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

2,270 mm

SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN

765 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE

90 mm

RAKE

30

TRAIL

148 mm

WHEELBASE

1,520 mm

TYRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

160/70R17 73V

TYRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

180/70R16 77V

TYRE, TYPE

Dunlop^™ Harley-Davidson Series, radial

FUEL CAPACITY

11.8 l

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

4.5 l

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

221 kg

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

225 kg

ENGINE

ENGINE ²

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 ³

125 Nm

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

6000

HORSEPOWER

121 HP / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

34

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

34

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 ⁴

Aluminum cast, satin black

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁴

Aluminum cast, satin black

BRAKES, CALIPER TYPE

Front: radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper Rear: floating, single piston caliper

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), INDICATOR LAMPS

All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting. All LED Tail/Stop lamp with signature tail lighting

GAUGES

4 inch 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

TYPE

Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

102 mm

HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED)

Bluetooth

LANGUAGES

English (US/UK), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal/Brazil), Indonesian, 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

TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) LANGUAGES

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

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Included

WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (C-ABS)

Included

CORNERING ENHANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (C-TCS)

Included

CORNERING DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (C-DSCS)

Included

ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION

Included

1. All prices shown are suggested retail prices only.

   Vehicle prices listed do not include an additional MSRP surcharge of £235 + vat (due to extraordinary raw materials and transportation costs) which is added to all MY23 Motorcycles and Trikes.

   Please speak with the dealership team for further details and to obtain a final on the road price.

2. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5. Riding range estimates provided following the SAE J2982 and are based on expected performance of a fully-charged battery when operated under specified conditions. Actual range will vary depending on riding habits, ambient weather and equipment conditions.

Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).