Sportster 

All-time best street bike ever built. Introduced by Harley Davidson in 1957 to combat the invading British Triumphs, Nortons and BSAs on the track and on the street. The best selling middleweight motorcycle in history.

Unique among Harleys, the Sportster engine and transmission are in one case, whereas the so-called Big Twins have a seperate transmission case. Pre 1986 Sportsters featured iron heads and are called (DUH!) Ironheads. '86 to present are the next generation Evolution, or Evo, Sportster and feature alloy heads and a 5-speed transmission. The most recent models feature rubber-mounted engines.

Sportster-based motorcycles have dominated flat-track racing since the late 1960s. Many early choppers and customs were built from Sportsters, as well as land speed record bikes.

Calling a Sportster a "girl's bike" or "Shortster" may result in a visit to a dentist.

Lots of Yuppie Softail wankers ignore the fact an 883 Sportster makes almost as many horses as their Evo Big Twin, but the Sporty is two hundred pounds lighter. No contest, Sportsters kick ass!

Sportster by Dr. Badwrench July 10, 2006

Sportster Knee 

An overextended knee caused by attempting to kick start an Ironhead Sportster. A bike that was notorious for high compression, and kicking back when attempting to start. Young punks these days don't know how good they got it, and shouldn't knock anyone who's ever owned an old XLCH.

Man, I'm sorry, I can't go with you. I got Sportster Knee!

Little squid on your busa, I'd kick yo ass if it weren't for this damn Sportster Knee.

Sportster Knee by Ironheader August 17, 2009

indie sportster 

Pretty much an indie hipster who enjoys outdoor sports. They still have the style and the attitude but they wake up on Saturday mornings to go biking or hiking or kayaking...

Natives are usually in San Francisco or Seattle - rarely see them in New York.

"Terence is such an indie sportster - with those ironic sideburns and that hunger for the wilderness"

indie sportster by Tumansky March 23, 2008

sportscar 

One of the most common definitions is "a 2 seater". But, let's analyze the word "sportscar". It is simply a SPORT CAR. The CAR SPORT being racing. Therefore, a sportscar must be competitive in "stock" "production" racing. Unfortunately, "stock" and "production" are terms that are often severely abused in racing.

The only way to truly rate sportscars is to take brand new TOTALLY UNMODIFIED PRODUCTION cars and pit them against each other at the dragstrip, racetrack, and rally circuit. Don't compare them by horsepower or engine size -- totally irrelevant! They should be categorized by Manufacturer Guaranteed Dealership PRICE, such as:

Under $15,000
Under $20,000
Under $25,000
Under $30,000
Under $35,000
Under $40,000

ETCETERA

The Mustang, WRX, and Corvette are great examples of sportscars, offering excellent overall performance, especially relative to their price ranges and cost based competition.

sportscar by Willy Zamaz July 2, 2006

Sportster 

A motorcycle built specifically for a woman’s needs.

Martha rode her Sportster to the nail salon last Saturday!

Sportster by RDawg505 September 11, 2022

Japanese Sportscar 

A convertible Nissan Micra

Look there goes pervy Andy in his Japanese Sportscar.

Japanese Sportscar by Geoff Paddle June 6, 2022

Sportster 

One who plays sports or can easily pick up a new sport.

John is such a sportster; he plays soccer, baseball, and lacrosse.

Mike is such a sportster, he started playing football last year and he's already the starting running back.

Sportster by tveit August 14, 2012