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New Sportster S

roadrunner14
3 years ago

Looking forward to a test ride, but that seat….💩

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WideglidingNZ
3 years ago

I wonder why they de-rated the power to 120hp instead of the 140hp of the Pan American?

Mr.Mow
3 years ago

You guys know it costs almost as much as a low rider S right?

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RossW
3 years ago

Quoting roadrunner14 on 14 Jul 2021 08:47 AM
Looking forward to a test ride, but that seat….💩

Apparently you can get a dual seat for it (for $$$ of course, it IS HD)

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Jay-Dee
3 years ago

I actually don't mind the look of them for some reason, even the headlight but that Ducati is as ugly as a bucket full of dicks.

Here's a link with a bit of info on the Sportster S.

https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-harley-davidson-sportster-s-price-specifications/

Jay-Dee
3 years ago

And here's another one, similar but slightly different, no doubt all just PR blurb at the moment.

https://motorbikewriter.com/sportster-is-dead-long-live-the-sportster/

Jay-Dee
3 years ago

I agree, just because I don't mind the look of the Harley and think the Ducati is pig ugly doesn't mean everyone else has to, each to their own, it really doesn't bother me.

Having said that some things can be ugly but still strangely appealing, the Ducati still doesn't fit into that category for me, the Sportster S probably does. I'm willing to bet that the Ducati is probably a better bike overall though.

Choco
3 years ago

Sorry the Sportster was a name was linked to getting people into the Harley brand at a affordable price. But now we have a bike that has a starting price of over $26,000 which is nearly 2 grand more expensive than a brand new 114 Street Bob. Maybe this bike might sell well in the European market and maybe America but I doubt it because they like their big V twins in the USA and I will take a wild guess that here in Australia it will be a flop.

Grease Monkey
3 years ago

Ugly little bikes made in ugly little factories....

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Krash Kinkade
3 years ago

Fat little bike.
But someone said I could loose some weight too.
I think a have to ride a bike to make up my mind.
I’m still enjoying. my ridgid mounted motor sporty . But I just like bikes!

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Neale
3 years ago

I don’t think that radiator or oil cooler is going to like that tiny front mudguard.

fatbat
3 years ago

So if people want an entry level harley they’re now limited to the street 500?!

steelo
3 years ago

Do you remember that Seinfeld episode where he talks about car names used to get interest in a model.
Limited edition. = Limited to as many as they can sell.

Far Canal
3 years ago

Quoting steelo on 18 Jul 2021 08:06 AMedited: 18 Jul 2021 08:07 AM
Do you remember that Seinfeld episode where he talks about car names used to get interest in a model.
Limited edition. = Limited to as many as they can sell.

Never once watched Seinfeld but know what you mean about car names.
Had a Daihatsu "Scat" for many years. Was not a bad vehicle, 2.8 diesel 4x4. Go anywhere, etc.
When they thought foxes were on the loose in Tassie, everyone was told to look out for fox "scats"......in other words shit.

RossW
3 years ago

Quoting fatbat on 16 Jul 2021 10:43 PM
So if people want an entry level harley they’re now limited to the street 500?!

Can't even buy those new anymore. Cheapest new HD is the Softail Standard once they run out of 883s.

liberator
3 years ago

There used to be a Harley Scat, don't ever google Harley Scat and Girls,

Magnus888
3 years ago

What happens to the value of the old models then?

OlChesnut
3 years ago

Quoting Magnus888 on 17 Sep 2021 12:11 AM
What happens to the value of the old models then?

I think the old models will eventually go up. Especially in Australia where there's not that many around. I've seen the value of older Shovel Sporites go up in recent years.

Magnus888
3 years ago

Quoting Magnus888 on 17 Sep 2021 12:11 AM
What happens to the value of the old models then?

Quoting OlChesnut on 17 Sep 2021 12:15 AM
I think the old models will eventually go up. Especially in Australia where there's not that many around. I've seen the value of older Shovel Sporites go up in recent years.

I have a mint condition 48 and was thinking of trading for a breakout, rung the Dealers and there are no more 48's coming in. Having second thoughts now about keeping it and having two bikes...

OlChesnut
3 years ago

Quoting Magnus888 on 17 Sep 2021 12:11 AM
What happens to the value of the old models then?

Quoting OlChesnut on 17 Sep 2021 12:15 AM
I think the old models will eventually go up. Especially in Australia where there's not that many around. I've seen the value of older Shovel Sporites go up in recent years.

Quoting Magnus888 on 17 Sep 2021 12:32 AM
I have a mint condition 48 and was thinking of trading for a breakout, rung the Dealers and there are no more 48's coming in. Having second thoughts now about keeping it and having two bikes...

The 48 is a great bike. Classic Sporties going forward will have a special place in Harley history. I don't think the same will happen with bikes like the Breakout. I've got a 1200C, one of the last Sporties that was updated with ABS, better brakes and electicals. There won't be any more bikes like it. I'm leaning to making it a keeper.

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