Roadghost
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I'm getting mixed messages here. Some articles (I think ADVRider) are stating the S doesn't have VVT for some reason. Bad journalism I guess (that never happens does it?).
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New sportster
- Thread starter bigpoppa
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I'm getting mixed messages here. Some articles (I think ADVRider) are stating the S doesn't have VVT for some reason. Bad journalism I guess (that never happens does it?).
Mad Mike
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2024 Sportster S Motorcycle
The 2024 Sportster S features a Revolution Max 1250T engine provides the performance you crave with unrestrained modern styling.
Looks like it does have VVT.
Interestingly it's detuned from the PanAm's 150HP to 121 HP. I'll bet the future will bring Screaming Eagle upgrades that uncork the extra ponies in "Stage Kits" similar to prior HD performance upgrades.
You're probably right. Imo, "stages" that take you from 50 to 80 hp matter a hell of a lot more than 120 to 150. Its basically profit and bragging rights at that point and very little difference in the ride experience.2024 Sportster S Motorcycle
The 2024 Sportster S features a Revolution Max 1250T engine provides the performance you crave with unrestrained modern styling.www.harley-davidson.com
Looks like it does have VVT.
Interestingly it's detuned from the PanAm's 150HP to 121 HP. I'll bet the future will bring Screaming Eagle upgrades that uncork the extra ponies in "Stage Kits" similar to prior HD performance upgrades.
Well the engineers say it’s not quite the same motor, there are a few differences. The motor in the sportster has a T on the end. Pan Am does not.
Ah yes, must extract the extra dollars. Pickup a few $100 Tshirts while the bike is in the shop getting your stage kit installed, why don'tcha.
Mad Mike
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T for Torque. The Sporty makes the same 94lbs of torque as the Pan Am, just does it at a much lower RPM. This makes sense as the Sporty should fall into the hands of more novice riders, earlier onset of torque is helpful for beginners (although I'm not sure that peak torque makes a hill of beans difference to a beginner, there are gobs of torque on hand at any speed.)
The Sporty also runs 12:1, vs 13:1 in the PanAm.
BigEvilDoer
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Disagree.
Ridden cruisers with foot forward, and they are godawful horrible for comfort. All of my upper body weight ends up situated on my lower spine, just above the hips. 30 minute ride, and I can hardly walk for the next day. Standard riding position is the best, from all the bikes I've ridden.
And I ride a sport bike, which admittedly, isn't the most comfortable.
afici0nad0
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Will vouch for that. 30min and i need a break. SS bikes more comfortable for me
Will vouch for that. 30min and i need a break. SS bikes more comfortable for me
Roadghost
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I've done 1000km a day on my FX, 350km between fill ups. I get off feeling refreshed, relaxed, ready for more. I would say the only seating position I have found as comfortable is on the Kawasaki W850, which is as standard as it gets - but after an hour it needs highway pegs.
I think the important thing is (with a few exceptions), bike fit is specific to the rider and the bike. What you may consider comfortable, I consider a torture rack and vise versa. Neither person is wrong, just different body shape/condition.
BigEvilDoer
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100% Accurate.
I've been on cruisers that are torture racks, and others that are comfy. Same goes for sport or standard bikes.
Some comfort issues could be solved by a different saddle with a different angle to the hip position or by bar risers.
Meh. To each their own.
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