How wide of a tire can fit on a Sportster?

The sportster low uses a 17 inch tire and has a wider tire and rim combo. To run a 130mm front tire a different rim has to be used and no fender will fit in the OEM forks. The 48 has different wider triple trees than other XL models.

Is a Sportster a sport bike?

No, it’s not a sportbike, just a Sportster with some extra elan. It’s the Harley that zigs. If you consider just its engine, the Sport constitutes quite a departure for Harley because the motor offers features not found in other Harley models.

What size are Sportster wheels?

Bike/Wheel Fitment

Touring Front Wheel
Sportster SuperLow XL 883L 120/70-18
Sportster SuperLow 1200T XL 1200T 120/70-18
Sportster 1200 Custom XL 1200C 130/90-16
Sportster Iron, Nightster XL883N/1200N 100/90-19

Can you put hard saddlebags on a Sportster?

Although each of the models within the Sportster line are a bit different – from the SuperLow to the 1200 custom – you will find that hard saddlebags designed for one will usually fit all.

Are Harley Sportsters comfortable?

You may be happy with your current seat, or you may want to look into getting a Solo Seat. They are much more comfortable than the traditional seats, and whether with the springs or solo seat shocks, they minimize the bumps felt when riding.

Does Harley make a sportbike?

Harley-Davidson Announces New V-Twin Sportbike.

Is the new Sportster S liquid-cooled?

After being roundly criticized for keeping faithful to its roots at the expense of modernization for too long, Harley-Davidson strikes back with the Sportster S, powered by a version of the liquid-cooled 1,252cc V-Twin in the thoroughly modern and warmly received Pan America adventure bike.