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2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster® S
2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster® S

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Sportster® S
Sportster® S
Model Code
RH1250S
RH1250S
Color
Gray Haze
Gray Haze

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

ABS

Front Caliper Type - Radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper

Rear Caliper Type - Floating, single piston caliper

Rider Safety Enhancements - Traction Control System (TCS), Cornering Enhanced Anti-Lock Brake System (C-ABS), Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS)

ABS

Front Caliper Type - Radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper

Rear Caliper Type - Floating, single piston caliper

Rider Safety Enhancements - Traction Control System (TCS), Cornering Enhanced Anti-Lock Brake System (C-ABS), Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS)

Wheels

Front / Rear - Aluminum cast, satin black9

Rider Safety Enhancements - Wheel Lift Mitigation, Enhanced Lift Mitigation

Front / Rear - Aluminum cast, satin black9

Rider Safety Enhancements - Wheel Lift Mitigation, Enhanced Lift Mitigation

Tires

Front - 160 / 70R17 73V

Rear - 180 / 70R16 77V

Type - Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, radial

Front - 160 / 70R17 73V

Rear - 180 / 70R16 77V

Type - Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, radial

Dimensions

Length
89.4 in. (2,270 mm)
89.4 in. (2,270 mm)
Weight

As Shipped - 487 lb. (221 kg)

In Running Order - 502 lb. (228 kg)

As Shipped - 487 lb. (221 kg)

In Running Order - 502 lb. (228 kg)

Ground Clearance

3.5 in.

Right / Left lean angle - 34°

3.5 in.

Right / Left lean angle - 34°

Wheelbase
59.8 in. (1,520 mm)
59.8 in. (1,520 mm)
Seat Height
Laden - 28.9 in. (734 mm)7
Laden - 28.9 in. (734 mm)7

Drivetrain

Primary Drive
Gear, 49 / 89 ratio
Gear, 49 / 89 ratio

Electrical

Instrumentation
Gauges - 4 in. 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)
Gauges - 4 in. 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)
Lighting
Lights (as per country regulation), headlamp, tail / stop / front signal lights8 - All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting. All LED Tail/Stop lamp with signature tail lighting
Lights (as per country regulation), headlamp, tail / stop / front signal lights8 - All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting. All LED Tail/Stop lamp with signature tail lighting
Advanced Electronics

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 / 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

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 / 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

Engine

Engine
Revolution® Max 1250T1
Revolution® Max 1250T1
Horsepower
121 hp (90 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
121 hp (90 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Displacement
1,252 cc (76.4 cu. in.)
1,252 cc (76.4 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke
4.134 x 2.846 in. (105 x 72.3 mm)
4.134 x 2.846 in. (105 x 72.3 mm)
Torque

94 ft. lb. (127 Nm)2 @ 6,000 rpm

Testing Method - J1349

Rider Safety Enhancements - Drag-torque slip control system (DSCS), Cornering drag-torque slip control system (C-DSCS)

94 ft. lb. (127 Nm)2 @ 6,000 rpm

Testing Method - J1349

Rider Safety Enhancements - Drag-torque slip control system (DSCS), Cornering drag-torque slip control system (C-DSCS)

Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.0:1
Gear Ratio

Overall

1st - 12.21

2nd - 9.022

3rd - 6.994

4th - 5.641

5th - 4.731

6th - 4.131

Overall

1st - 12.21

2nd - 9.022

3rd - 6.994

4th - 5.641

5th - 4.731

6th - 4.131

Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)3
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)3
Exhaust
2-into-1-into-2; catalyst in muffler
2-into-1-into-2; catalyst in muffler
Fuel Capacity
3.1 gal. (11.8 l)
3.1 gal. (11.8 l)
Oil Capacity
With filter - 4.75 qt. (4.5 l)
With filter - 4.75 qt. (4.5 l)
MPG Rating
Estimated City / Hwy - 49 mpg (4.8 l / 100 km)5
Estimated City / Hwy - 49 mpg (4.8 l / 100 km)5

Operational

Rear Suspension
Shocks - Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Shocks - Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Rake
30°
30°
Trail
5.8 in. (148 mm)
5.8 in. (148 mm)
Fork
Front - 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps
Front - 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Other

Additional Colors

Vivid Black

White Sand Pearl

Gray Haze

Bright Billiard Blue

Vivid Black

White Sand Pearl

Gray Haze

Bright Billiard Blue

Includes

Security System - Standard

Cruise Control - Standard

Rider Safety Enhancements - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Security System - Standard

Cruise Control - Standard

Rider Safety Enhancements - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Features

Features

  • 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

Pricing

  • California customers are subject to a California Emissions fee; see Dealer for details - $200

Features

  • 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

Pricing

  • California customers are subject to a California Emissions fee; see Dealer for details - $200