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Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2026 — Morocco price

from MAD 189,000 to MAD 219,000

The Sportster reboot — Revolution Max 1250T liquid-cooled V-Twin 121 hp, performance-cruiser chassis, from 189,000 MAD at Harley-Davidson Casablanca. Direct rival to BMW R nineT and Ducati Diavel 1260 in the premium performance-cruiser segment.

Key specifications

Body
Cruiser
Fuel
Gasoline
Gearbox
Manual
Power
121 ch
Consumption
5.3 L / 100 km
Displacement
1,252 cc
Cylinders
2
Licence
A
Dry weight
228 kg
Year
2026
Availability
On sale

Pros

  • 121 hp and 125 Nm — the most power-per-kg Harley in the current range
  • Modern liquid-cooled Revolution Max 1250T engine (shared base with Pan America 1250)
  • Full electronics: Cornering ABS + Cornering TC + 5 Rider Modes
  • 60-65% resale value at 3 years (above the Moroccan motorcycle market average)
  • Unique market positioning — the only Harley performance-cruiser under 230k MAD

Watch out for

  • Forward-set footpegs uncomfortable beyond 150 km (stretched arms)
  • 220 km range on 11.8 L tank — penalising for long trips
  • Single official dealer in Morocco (Casa) — service requires travel from Rabat/Tanger/Marrakech
  • Price +50-70k MAD vs Kawasaki Z900 RS (139k MAD) with comparable performance

Our verdict

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2026 is the most radical technical break in Harley's modern history — it buries the iconic air-cooled Evolution 1200 engine (produced 1986 to 2020, an HD myth) in favour of the Revolution Max 1250T, a liquid-cooled 60° V-Twin, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder, VVT variable timing on both intake and exhaust, 121 hp at 7,500 rpm and 125 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Steel trellis frame with the engine as a stressed member (Italian style, Ducati-like), Showa 43 mm inverted BFF front fork + Piggyback linkage rear monoshock, Brembo braking (radial 4-piston caliper + 320 mm front disc), Michelin Scorcher Sport tyres 160 front / 180 rear (visually massive front tyre — a signature choice). Electronics: Cornering ABS + Cornering Traction Control + Rider Modes (Road / Sport / Rain + 2 custom modes), 4-inch round TFT screen with Bluetooth (helmet + smartphone compatible), full-LED signature round headlight.

Starting from 189,000 MAD at Harley-Davidson Casablanca (Vivid Black), up to 219,000 MAD for premium Two-Tone colours (Baja Orange, Whiskey Neat), the Sportster S is positioned in the premium performance-cruiser segment, facing the BMW R nineT Pure/Racer (~199-229k MAD), the Ducati Diavel 1260 (~289-329k MAD, higher-end), the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 (~179k MAD), and the Kawasaki Z900 RS (~139k MAD, entry-level for the segment). It is the most power-per-kg Harley in the current range (0.53 hp/kg — above the Fat Boy 114's 0.30 hp/kg), and its Revolution Max engine shares its base with the Pan America 1250 — validating Harley's ambition to modernise radically. Strengths: modern power and torque, authentic performance chassis (34° lean angle vs 28° on Softail), new-generation HD image. Weaknesses: forward-set footpegs force a stretched-arms position that becomes tiring past 150 km, 220 km range on an 11.8 L tank, 755 mm seat height comfortable but wide turning radius (typical Sportster). Target: first-time Harley buyers looking for a modern identity, or ex-BMW/Ducati riders switching to HD.

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Frequently asked

Sportster S or BMW R nineT — which to buy in Morocco?
More an identity choice than a technical one. The BMW R nineT Pure (~199k MAD) mounts the 1170cc boxer at 109 hp, wider BMW Motorrad network (Casa + Rabat + Tanger + Marrakech), and comparable resale value (60-65% at 3 years). The Sportster S (189-219k MAD) offers 12 hp more (121 vs 109), more complete electronics (Cornering ABS/TC + 5 Rider Modes), and above all the Harley badge + access to the HOG Maroc community — a non-negligible argument for many buyers. Verdict: R nineT for pure riding and network coverage; Sportster S for HD image and community.
Is the Revolution Max reliable? It's a new engine at Harley.
Yes — introduced in 2021 on the Pan America 1250, followed in 1250T form on the Sportster S / Nightster (975cc) from 2021-2022, it now has 5+ years of field return with a very low recall rate (2 minor recalls 2021-2023, all corrected under warranty). Developed at Milwaukee's Powertrain Operations Center with engineers recruited notably from Porsche and Ducati — modern architecture (DOHC, VVT, liquid cooling) aligned with European/Japanese standards. Service interval 12,000 km (spark plugs, oil filter, air filter), oil change recommended every 8,000 km. Harley-Davidson warranty 24 months / unlimited km.
Can I take the A licence exam on a Sportster S?
No — the practical A licence exam in Morocco is not taken on personal motorcycles nor on 100+ hp bikes (CENAREV mandates 500-650cc training bikes, typically Kawasaki ER-6n or Suzuki DL650). Once the A licence is obtained (progressive A2 then A after 2 years, or direct A at 24 years old), you can legally ride the Sportster S. Insurance: expect 4,500-6,500 MAD/year for a 30-45 year old profile with max bonus (comprehensive at replacement value for 2 years, then agreed value). Vignette 2026: 1,500 MAD/year (>750cc).

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