Sportster® Motorcycle Buying Guide
Introduced way back in 1957 during the golden age of motorcycles, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® is a true classic, taking its styling cues from the British bikes that had dominated the sport motorcycle category for several years. This powerful bike was the first Harley motorcycle to contain a higher performing overhead-valve engine, and it was aimed at the younger demographic of motorcyclists who craved speed and improved performance.
Today, the Sportster is still going strong and it may be the bike you’re after. Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson, located in Eugene, OR, is proud to be your Beaver State Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer. Read on to learn more about the Sportster line of motorcycles to see if they suit your riding needs.
Benefits of the Sportster® Family
First off, let’s talk about some of the benefits that come with the purchase of a Sportster motorcycle. Harley-Davidson ensures that the Sportster motorcycle lineup is infinitely customizable so you can tailor whichever model you choose to your liking. Ever since the turn of the century, the newest Sportster models have been upgraded with more power, better fuel efficiency and higher performance. For example, the engine has been boosted from a 900cc Ironhead to a 1200cc Evolution® engine that adds serious power to the motorcycle. This bike family has a huge following, which is why the Sportster remains one of the most beloved motorcycle families in the Harley-Davidson catalog.
There have been decades of improvements in the design of these bikes, so you can take advantage of upgrades that improve style, performance or efficiency. Opt for a custom paint job that reflects your personality or choose blacked-out parts that add an aggressive edge. Choose features that suit the type of riding you’d like to do so you can get the best performance possible out of your bike.
The Sporster comes in several different sub-models, with each type of bike designed to suit a different riding style. We’ve outlined a few of the Sportster motorcycle models we carry at our Eugene dealership below.
Superlow®
This Sportster motorcycle has nimble handling to provide more confidence while riding. The Superlow is ideal for new motorcycle riders because of its lighter frame and front-end build with a carefully designed rake angle for more accurate steering. The low-slung seat gives the rider a lower center of gravity with more feedback while taking curves.
Forty-Eight®
Do you love those old-school bikes? Then the Forty-Eight Sportster is the model for you. This bike has a fun throwback look that takes its design cues from the stripped-down garage-customized bikes from the 1940s. A peanut-shaped fuel tank comes in a variety of paint jobs, adding visual interest. The clean and sleek lines of this motorcycle make it look elegant, so this is the Sportster you want if you’re looking to ooze style.
Iron 1200™ Custom
This powerful member of the Sportster family has an impressive 1200cc Evolution® engine which provides lots of torque at lower RPMs so you always get reliable performance. Rubber-mounting the engine reduces vibration while you ride, and the one-piece two-up seat lest you take a passenger along with you. Electronic fuel injection means you won’t have to worry so much about maintenance, too.
Ready to take home a 2020 Sportster® motorcycle? Check out our full stock of new and used Sportster motorcycles for sale at our Eugene, OR, dealership. You can also talk to our staff about financing options if you’d like to make use of them. Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson proudly serves the cities of Albany and Corvallis, OR.