Harley Davidson Sportster S 2025 REVIEW You Need To See Before Buying

2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Review - Suspension Fix, Styling Tweaks, Same Savage Power!

Ready for round two with Harley’s modern street fighter. After last year’s bittersweet test, we swing a leg over the updated 2025 Sportster S to see if the rear suspension upgrade cures the harsh ride — and whether the rest of the package still rips as hard as we remember. Spoiler: it does.

Timestamps:
00:00 Why we’re retesting the Sportster S
00:00:50 What changed for 2025: rear suspension travel + tweaks
00:01:22 Styling updates: blackout look, badges, red details
00:01:57 Factory Custom Trim + Mystic Shift paint
00:02:21 Engine recap: Revolution Max 1250 - 90 kW, 125 Nm
00:02:44 Variable valve timing benefits explained
00:03:33 Maintenance win: hydraulic lash adjusters
00:03:44 Tech package: TFT, modes, cornering ABS/TC
00:04:26 Brakes, wheels, seat height - the carryovers
00:04:49 Ergonomics and ride position
00:05:14 Road test begins - ride modes on the fly
00:05:57 New rear shock comfort vs last year
00:06:05 Small gripe: tail tidy suggestion
00:06:22 Power with improved composure
00:06:32 Rain vs Road vs Sport modes
00:07:12 Sport mode pull - hold on!
00:07:30 Around-town manners
00:07:42 Who it’s for - fast-lane riders
00:07:49 Final advice: re-test if suspension put you off last year

What’s new and better:

Rear suspension travel up 60% (50 mm to 81 mm), matched front tuning
Preload, compression, rebound adjustability front and rear
Tougher blackout aesthetic, new checkered “V” badging, red spark plug wires
Optional Factory Custom Trim and Mystic Shift paint

What still rocks:

Rev Max 1250: 90 kW @ 7,500 rpm, 125 Nm, big shove everywhere
Smart tech: cornering ABS, lean-sensitive TC, customizable ride modes
4-inch TFT with easy on-the-fly mode changes
Brembo brakes with strong, progressive feel

Verdict:
The 2025 Sportster S finally rides like it looks. With the added rear travel and reworked balance, it’s far less harsh without dulling the aggression. If last year’s rear-end chatter turned you off, ride this one, you’ll feel the difference before you leave the dealership driveway.

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