CatalogCategoryCruiser Used range$10,000–$14,500 Open recalls0 Best forCommuting
Harley-Davidson
Sportster S
The Sportster S is the most performance-focused Harley in decades — the liquid-cooled Revolution Max 1250T V-twin with variable valve timing, Brembo brakes, and Showa suspension transforms the Sportster nameplate into a serious sports-cruiser. An open NHTSA recall for triple clamp fracture risk requires remedy verification before purchase; confirm it is resolved on any used example.
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1252cc V twin
Engine
502 lbs
Weight
28.9 in
Seat
$15,999
MSRP
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Beginner3/10
Commuting5/10
Touring5/10
Off-road0/10
Two-up4/10
Sport5/10
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- 2025The Sportster S is the most performance-focused Harley in decades — the liquid-cooled Revolution Max 1250T V-twin with variable valve timing, Brembo brakes, and Showa suspension transforms the Sportster nameplate into a serious sports-cruiser. An open NHTSA recall for triple clamp fracture risk requires remedy verification before purchase; confirm it is resolved on any used example.Watch
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Last checked May 24, 2026 through MANUAL.
Configuration
2025 Base
cruiser motorcycle with 1252cc V twin.