A final farewell to the Harley-Davidson Sportster
Feb 15, 2024 · Ultimately, one of the Sportster’s strengths – its honest and lovable air-cooled engine – became its fatal weakness, as its inability to meet Euro 5 noise and pollution regulations put an end …
Harley-Davidson Sportster - Wikipedia
The Harley-Davidson Sportster is a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by Harley-Davidson. Sportster models are designated in Harley-Davidson's product code by beginning with "XL".
Evo Sportster | End of an Era - Rider Magazine
Oct 25, 2022 · Harley has finally axed the last two traditional Sportsters – the Iron 883 and Forty-Eight (1200) – with production slated to end in 2023. They were discontinued in Europe in 2020 due to …
The Sportster is dead. - Harley Davidson Forums
Sep 17, 2022 · A forum community dedicated to all Harley-Davidson model owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, builds, maintenance, …
The Demise of the Harley Sportster: What Comes Next?
May 31, 2025 · In a surprising move, Harley-Davidson announced the discontinuation of the Sportster model without any updates or changes. This decision marks the end of an era in motorcycle history …
Harley-Davidson Sportster History: A Favorite Since 1957
Apr 18, 2024 · Though the K-series chassis was relatively popular in the early–mid-fifties, Harley discontinued the model in 1956 to make way for the all-new 1957 XL Sportster. The original …
Harley-Davidson ends production of the Evo Sportster After 65 years!
In 1952, the predecessors to the Sportster, the Model K Sport and Sport Solo motorcycles, were introduced. These models K, KK, KH, and KHK of 1952 to 1956 had a side valve (‘flat head’) engine, …
Outrage! About time! Reactions roll in as Harley-Davidson ends ...
Nov 21, 2022 · On Friday afternoon, Harley-Davidson posted a video clip on its social media channels announcing that the last Evo-powered Sportster, a Gunship Gray Iron 883, had been assembled.
Harley-Davidson Sportster History since 1957: Models, Engines ...
Jan 20, 2025 · Explore the history of Harley-Davidson Sportster models by year since 1957, from Ironhead to Evo engines. Discover how Sportster models engines by year from the 90s and beyond.
Harley-Davidson’s Sportster - Cycle World
Apr 25, 2025 · Sportster sales started modestly at just under 2000 units in 1957, but perked up to big numbers from 1969-on.