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Sportster S News & Updates
₹ 18,05,000ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 1,252cc
- Power
- 120.69bhp
- Mileage
- 20kmpl
- Weight
- 228kg
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S News & Updates
India Launch - November 2021 The Harley-Davidson Sportster S made its India debut at India Bike Week 2021, priced at Rs 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It was the first bike built on Harley's then-new Revolution Max platform to reach Indian shores, arriving alongside the larger Pan America 1250.
2023-2024: Price Revisions Harley-Davidson India revised prices upward across its lineup during this period, with the Sportster S moving from its launch price to the current Rs 18.05 lakh bracket - a significant increase driven by import duty structures and currency fluctuations, as the bike is brought into India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU).
Recall - Pan America 1250 and Sportster S Harley-Davidson issued a recall affecting both the Pan America 1250 and Sportster S in India related to a potential fuel system concern. Owners were advised to contact their nearest authorised dealership for the free rectification. The recall affected a limited number of units and was resolved without reported incidents.
2025 Model Year Updates The 2025 Sportster S brought a notable suspension update - rear wheel travel increased by 60%, and the front and rear damping was retuned to be more forgiving over real-world surfaces. This directly addressed one of the most common criticisms from Indian and global reviewers about the original model's stiff ride.
Sales Performance The Sportster S has recorded steady if modest sales in India, with approximately 41 units sold between April - December 2025 - consistent with the niche, premium cruiser segment it occupies.
Official Updates (4)
The 2026 Harley-Davidson Sportster S is now available in India with an updated colour palette: Blood Orange, Aurora Blue Denim, White Onyx Pearl, and Dark Billiard Gray replace some earlier options, with Vivid Black continuing as a premium variant. The new colours feature two-tone graphics with bronze accents.
The 2026 Sportster S adds Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control (C-DSCS) to its already comprehensive electronics suite, joining existing Cornering ABS (C-ABS) and Cornering Traction Control (C-TCS). The system uses the 6-axis IMU to control rear wheel slip under engine braking in corners.
Harley-Davidson India recorded sales of 41 units of the Sportster S between April and December 2025, representing an 8% year-on-year growth. The Sportster S continues as the brand's top-performing model in the premium cruiser segment in India.
The 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S received a significant suspension update, with rear wheel travel increased by 60% over the original 2021 specification. Front and rear damping was retuned to improve ride comfort over rough surfaces - addressing the most consistent criticism from Indian riders.
For the latest Sportster S news in India, BikeWale's news section and Team-BHP's new bike listings are the most frequently updated sources. Harley-Davidson India's official social media channels and the brand website at harley-davidson.com/in are the authoritative sources for official price announcements and new model year specifications. The IBW (India Bike Week) held annually in Goa is typically where Harley-Davidson announces new model additions or significant updates for the Indian market.