Sportster Revolution
In arguably the most significant change in the history of its Sportster lineup, Harley-Davidson has introduced the 2021 Sportster S. Built around the Revolution Max 1250T liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin that debuted earlier this year in the Pan America, the Sportster’s powerplant has been retuned to provide additional torque at low rpm. In an effort to keep the bike’s overall weight down, the engine is incorporated as a stressed member of the frame. Premium components include fully adjustable Showa suspension (43 mm inverted front fork and rear shock with hydraulic preload adjustment) as well as Brembo brakes. The Sportster S also features selectable ride modes (Sport, Road and Rain) which are programmed to provide optimal settings for the bike’s power delivery, engine braking and lean sensitive ABS and traction control. Riders will also have the ability to create their own custom ride mode. Instrumentation on the Sportster S is provided with a Bluetooth-equipped four-inch round LCD display, which is compatible with the Harley-Davidson app. Lighting is all LED including a Daymaker LED headlight. Colour options for the 2021 Sportster S are Vivid Black, Stone Washed White Pearl and Midnight Crimson. Available accessories include a mid-control conversion kit, detachable windshield, tailbag, solo seat and a pillion kit. The 2021 Sportster S is scheduled to arrive on showroom floors in the fall with an MSRP of $17,999. For more information visit www.harley-davidson.com/ca. IM
Yamaha Unveils 2022 Off-road Lineup
The 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S arrives in dealerships this fall. PHOTO COURTESY OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON CANADA
Correction
In the June / July 2021 issue of Inside Motorcycles we noted that the windshield on the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX was not adjustable. As pointed out by the team from Canadian Kawasaki Motors, the windshield is in fact adjustable. – Ed.
Yamaha has rolled out their 2022 lineups of two-stroke and four-stroke off-road motorcycles highlighted by an all-new YZ125. The first major update to their 125 cc motocrosser in over 15 years is centred around a new liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that has been designed with mid- and high-rpm performance in mind. Fully-adjustable KYB fork and rear shock, redesigned brake rotors and a revised six-speed transmission combine with improved rider ergonomics to create the latest iteration of the YZ125. MSRP for the 2022 YZ125 is $8,199. In addition to the 125, the two-stroke lineup is expanded for 2022 with the addition of the new YZ85LW (large wheel). Based on the proven YZ85, the large wheel version The all-new Yamaha YZ125. PHOTO COURTESY OF YAMAHA MOTOR CANADA features a 19-inch front wheel and a 16-inch rear wheel. MSRP for the YZ85 is $6,499 and $6,699 for the YZ85LW model. On the four-stroke side, both the YZ250F and YZ450F motocross machines receive significant updates for 2022 including new suspension settings, lightweight rear hub, updated rear wheel and new graphics. Both models can also be purchased with the Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition graphics package. MSRP for the 2022 YZ250F is $9,999 and $11,099 for the YZ450F. The YZ250FX cross-country racer also gains improvements for 2022 with a number of features drawn from the YZ250F, including updated brake systems designed to enhance feel while also providing better heat dissipation. A new high capacity muffler has been added for 2022 with a goal of improving high-rpm performance. MSRP for the 2022 YZ250FX is $10,099. Visit www.yamaha-motor.ca for details on Yamaha’s complete 2022 off-road lineup. IM OUND
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