From the start, the Sportster® has brought its own spin on the Harley-Davidson® legend to the street. The Hugger® just brings it closer to the pavement. The low seat and the narrow style of a Sportster don’t just look good, they make it easy to set your boots flat on the asphalt. Put your feet back up on the pegs, and it gets even better. The trip is smooth, thanks to spring and damping rates calibrated specially for the Hugger. There’s a solo seat and classic pullback buckhorn handlebar. And at the center of it all, the solid, resonant power of an Evolution® V-Twin. Being low never felt better.
Raw-boned styling housed in a narrow, nimble frame. Carrying on a tradition started in 1957, the Sportster family continues its evolution, providing quick, responsive handling, a flat torque curve and raw, racy style. This year, all Sportster models receive the popular bullet-style turn signals first introduced in 2000 on the FXSTD. In addition, a more rigid exhaust flange connects the exhaust system to the cylinder heads, providing improved styling and a more durable exhaust system. Finally, a new fuel shut off valve provides a more tactile feel between the on and off setting, and enhanced styling. The Sportster 883, 883 Hugger® and Sportster 1200 continue to bring new riders into the sport, and introducing them to the world of Harley-Davidson by combining fun and value. The XL Sportster 883 Custom returns with forward foot controls, custom handlebar risers and a sporty two-up seat.