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Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Harley-Davidson · Motorcycle

Sportster S Colours

₹ 18,05,000ex-showroom · last updated 2026

Engine
1,252cc
Power
120.69bhp
Mileage
20kmpl
Weight
228kg
EMI starting from ₹5,000/month · subject to bank approval

05 / Colours

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Available Colours in India

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in four colour options in India, each reflecting a different personality for the bike's aggressive flat-tracker aesthetic.

Billiard Gray A deep, muted slate-grey that works beautifully against the Sportster S's dark engine cases and black-finished components. It's the most restrained of the four choices - sophisticated without shouting. This is the colour that ages the best and will look sharp even after years of daily riding. Part of the standard pricing tier at Rs 18,05,000.

Brilliant Red A rich, glossy red that makes the most of the Sportster S's muscular silhouette. The upswept exhaust and wide front tyre look especially striking in red - this is the colour you pick if you want your Harley to turn heads in Mumbai or Bangalore traffic. Also at Rs 18,05,000.

Mystic Shift The most distinctive finish in the lineup - a special pearl paint that shifts between shades depending on the light and angle. In direct sunlight it leans towards a warm bronze-gold; in shade it takes on a cooler, more purple hue. No other bike in this segment offers anything like it. Priced at Rs 18,05,000 alongside the other standard colours.

Vivid Black Harley's iconic gloss-black - a shade that has defined the brand for decades. On the Sportster S it looks appropriately menacing, letting the chrome exhaust headers and silver wheel spokes provide contrast. Carries a Rs 16,500 premium at Rs 18,21,500 - standard practice for Harley's Vivid Black across the range.

All four colours use the same premium multi-stage paint process. Harley specifies that touch-up paint kits are available through authorised dealerships.

4 colours available

Billiard Gray

Sportster S finished in Billiard Gray colour scheme

Brilliant Red

Sportster S motorcycle in Brilliant Red paint finish

Mystic Shift

Sportster S showcased in Mystic Shift colour option

Vivid Black

Harley-Davidson Sportster S finished in Vivid Black colour

If resale value is a consideration, Vivid Black has the strongest recognition and typically retains demand in the used market. Mystic Shift is the most unique but may appeal to a narrower audience on resale. Brilliant Red and Billiard Gray sit in the middle. For visibility in Indian traffic - especially at night - the lighter Billiard Gray and Brilliant Red are marginally safer choices than the dark Vivid Black, though all variants come with full LED lighting as standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat colours does the Harley-Davidson Sportster S come in?
The Sportster S is available in four colours in India: Billiard Gray, Brilliant Red, and Mystic Shift - all priced at Rs 18,05,000 - and Vivid Black at Rs 18,21,500. All four use Harley's premium multi-stage paint finish.
QWhich Harley-Davidson Sportster S colour is the most unique?
Mystic Shift is by far the most distinctive - it's a special pearl paint that shifts between warm bronze-gold and cooler purple-blue depending on the light and viewing angle. No other motorcycle in this segment offers a comparable finish, and it's priced at the same Rs 18,05,000 as the other standard colours.
QDo all Harley-Davidson Sportster S colours cost the same?
No. Three colours - Billiard Gray, Brilliant Red, and Mystic Shift - are all priced at Rs 18,05,000 (ex-showroom). Vivid Black carries a Rs 16,500 premium at Rs 18,21,500, following Harley-Davidson's standard brand-wide pricing practice for their iconic gloss-black finish.