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day - and the next - and did, for two weeks solid. However, The single control dial does take a bit of getting used to. Many
Sportster’s companion accessory list does include touring of the features, like navigation, for example, require the H-D
luggage, super comfy Sundowner seat, pillion pad and backrest, app (in either iOS or Android) to communicate with the bike.
a mid control set and a quick release windscreen. The last two New to H-D bikes is the Cornering Enhanced Drag-Torque Slip
would be on my shopping list and could well make a touring Control System (C-DSCS) which stops rear wheel lock-up on
bike out of it yet. Also on the list is an extended tail guard that downshifting. Nice. Plus, tyre pressure monitoring.
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looks mean and cool, but you’ll quickly get a wide, wet stripe up On some websites, comparison is made to other bikes in the
your back in even light rain. sport cruiser niche, for example, Ducati Diavel, Triumph Bobber
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bike is no slouch. You have three presets and one custom ride Triumph and Indian as opposed to the 160bhp Ducati.
mode to choose from. ‘Wet’, ‘Road’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Custom’. Each,
as you would expect, tailors the ride to the conditions or desired But as with all reviews, they are the subject of opinion. Do
behaviour. All take advantage of the Sportster S’s advanced talk to other riders and share notes, but ultimately it is your
rider aids that include cornering-enhanced ABS, traction control assessment that counts. And the quickest way to do that is get
and engine mapping. Each setting is self-explanatory and - let along to your H-D dealer and throw a leg over.
me tell you - when Sport is selected, this baby likes to get
going, so hang on! Roderick Eime #68221

Original 1957 Sportster at HD Museum, Milwaukee

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TYRES: DUNLOP GT503 160/70R17
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FRONT, AND 180/70R16 REAR
on!” FRONT, AND 180/70R16 REAR
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