Crazy question here, can a sportster be tuned for rideability versus power???

 

you tune a bike as per your preference. If you bring it to have it dyno-d and they want to tune it for power but you want it tuned for rideability (assuming that means less heat, better fuel mileage, etc.) then find another tuner to do the work for you.

The ultimate combination is finding that sweet spot where rideability and performance meet hence the reason we have flash tuners and the ability to tune them ourselves.