Textbook: A Harley Nightster 1200 custom from Taiwan
There’s a staggering number of aftermarket Harley-Davidson Sportster parts on the market, and nobody knows this better than Jimmy Chou. His father…
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The Harley-Davidson Sportster was introduced in 1957 to compete against the best-selling British bikes that were invading the United States market. The 2021 Sportster S is the third major design in the series, and belatedly drags the Sporty into the 21st century.
The Harley-Davidson Sportster’s original 40 hp Ironhead V-twin engine gave a top speed of approximately 100 mph and stayed in production until 1985, when it was replaced with the 1986 Evolution motor.
There is a vast market for spare Sportster parts and accessories, and many owners transform their bikes into something else—whether a chopper, cafe racer, or scrambler.
In our extensive coverage of Sportster customs, you’ll find bikes that are tuned up (and dressed up) by the world’s top custom Harley builders. Dig in, and get inspiration right here for customizing your own Harley-Davidson Sportster.
Pay Dirt: A Purpose Built Harley Sportster Scrambler
Not all scramblers are created equal. Some wear high pipes and knobbly tires, but may never go off-road, while others are made…
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100ci of madness: The S&S Death Tracker Sportster
There are literally dozens of companies making tuning parts for Harley-Davidson engines. But not many have the experience of S&S Cycle, the…
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Sekepal Aspal: Top customs from the big Indonesian show
A pause on motorcycle shows has been one of the many disappointments of the COVID-19 pandemic. But rather than sulk, the organizers…
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[Mostly] Vintage Twin: Paul Hartman’s Harley flat tracker
If pushed to pick a golden age for flat track, most folks would suggest the late 60s to the early 70s. It…
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Backtrack: A replica XR750 tracker from Gasoline
There are a handful of classics out there that look amazingly ‘right.’ In that category, we’d put machines like the Norton Manx,…
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Speed Read, August 15 2021
It’s an outdoorsy week, with a 1970s Harley Sportster equipped for the Vintage 1000 rally, another Husqvarna Norden 901 teaser, and an…
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Top Five Harley-Davidson Sportsters, Part Two: Evolutions
The new Harley-Davidson Sportster S signifies the first major redesign in decades for the illustrious Sportster. To celebrate, we’ve been looking back…
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Top Five Harley-Davidson Sportsters, Part One: Ironheads
Harley-Davidson has just rebooted one of the world’s longest-running model lines, with the launch of the new Sportster S. But remarkably, it’s…
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Review: Riding the new Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Engineering is easy. Lean on decades of technological progress, R&D like hell, and a modern manufacturer can build a mechanically competent motorcycle…
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Speed Read, July 18 2021
The French are out in full force this week, with a Katana from Lucky Cat Garage and an R nineT from Le…
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Win a custom Sportster from a dream team of builders
Charity motorcycle giveaways are a dime a dozen, but this one is a cut above the rest. If you live in the…
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