The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is probably one of many extra complicated bikes on the market. Don’t get me unsuitable, many individuals in all probability love this machine to bits, nevertheless, I’m not an enormous fan of HD’s trendy sporty cruiser. 

Don’t get me unsuitable, it’s a quick bike, and with the Harley-Davidson 1250 Revolution-Max engine, it’s bought some actual sporting chops to it in some capability, nevertheless, the confusion begins with the selection of footpegs, the selection of entrance tire, and the general ergonomic package deal that means that that is extra of a cruiser than a motorcycle with “sport” within the title. 

Thunderbike acknowledged the sporting potential on this bike, noting its engine as being “extremely agile. Paired with a modern chassis. The wide rev range brought on by variable valve timing is also rather fit for purpose, and those 122 horses are a big help as well. It’s a “perfect basis” for Thunderbike, who needed to construct one other supersport customized challenge. 

Now, the adjustments didn’t truly revolve across the Revolution-Max engine, however reasonably, every little thing else round it. While the Sportster S’ chassis can deal with the trials of driving, if you wish to financial institution it in and lean on the tires, the inventory setup places you in a reasonably unideal place to actually flip, at the very least as compared with sportbikes and sport nakeds. 

The 160-width entrance tire needed to go, however as a substitute, the Thunderbike workforce opted for a 21-inch entrance with a 3.5-millimeter rim, which occurs to suit a 120-width tire, the usual on most sportbikes and sport nakeds available in the market at this time. The result’s higher dealing with, however there’s extra to that than simply new rubber. The new wheel additionally allowed Thunderbike to suit two 340-millimeter brake discs on the entrance wheel which is a set of Thunderbike GT Wheels that are available at six by 18 inches within the rear, and three.5 by 21 inches within the entrance as beforehand talked about. The two calipers are additionally radially mounted and the upside-down fork was additionally modified to accommodate the additional caliper. 

Next up was fixing that seating place. The distinction appears to be like night time and day right here, because the Sportster S’ forward-set pegs have been put aside in favor of rear units, which is a Thunderbike equipment and it principally transforms how the bike rides. From low-slung and within the bike to dynamic and on prime of it. The pegs are additionally complemented by the reshaped seat that was additionally touched by Thunderbike to permit for extra help for the rider. Furthermore, a flat bar was fitted to match every little thing up. 

Finally, different components from the Thunderbike SPS collection of components had been fitted which embody radiator cowling, engine cowl, pulley cowl, shock absorber cowl, headlight cowling, grips, indicators, and extra.