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The Harley-Davidson® Nightster™ motorcycle is the next chapter in the Harley-Davidson Sportster® legacy – a leap forward in performance and design built on a foundation laid 65 years ago. THIS IS THE RIGHT BIKE FOR: Fans of the classic Sportster® silhouette paired with a Revolution® Max engine and advanced features. Riders looking for a quick and nimble motorcycle with razor-sharp handling. Enthusiasts who appreciate the heritage and feel of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in an understated package.
The most obvious resemblance to its Sportster® lineage is the shape of the airbox cover, which shares its profile with the classic Sportster® model fuel tank.
The Nightster™ is equipped with a 19-inch front wheel and a 16-inch rear wheel, dimensions selected to deliver nimble performance and distinctive style.
Modeled after a previous Sportster® chassis, Nightster™ features exposed dual rear shocks that provide a critical style line at the rear of the motorcycle.
Performance when you need it, the Revolution® Max 975T engine is a liquid-cooled V-Twin tuned to make tremendous torque at low RPM, delivering strong acceleration from the start with robust power through the mid-range.
Nightster™ does not use a traditional hoop-style frame. Instead, the powertrain is used as a stressed member significantly reducing weight and resulting in a very stiff chassis. Each component has been designed to be compact, strong, and lightweight.
Nightster™ comes equipped with a collection of technologies that are designed to increase a rider’s confidence during unexpected situations or while riding through adverse road conditions. Rider Safety Enhancements are designed to adjust and match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration, and braking. The systems are electronic and utilize the latest chassis control, electronic brake control and powertrain technology.
Using light-weight materials and shifting components to new places has helped reduce overall weight. Centralizing the mass of the engine and fuel cell location low in the chassis makes the bike feel very light, enhancing performance and improving rider confidence when mounting the bike, maneuvering at low speeds, carving through corners and when resting at a stop.
Selectable Ride Modes electronically control the motorcycle’s performance to better match the road conditions, or the experience you want. You can select from Road Mode, Rain Mode or Sport Mode. The system works by adjusting power delivery, engine braking, ABS and TCS settings to each specific mode.
ENGINERevolution® Max 975T | BORE3.82 in. |
STROKE2.6 in. | DISPLACEMENT59.5 cu. in. |
COMPRESSION RATIO12:1 | FUEL SYSTEMElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
EXHAUST2-into-1; catalyst in header |
LENGTH86.9 in. | SEAT HEIGHT, LADEN27.1 in. |
GROUND CLEARANCE4.5 in. | RAKE30 |
TRAIL5.4 in. | WHEELBASE61.3 in. |
TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION100/90-19 57H | TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION150/80B16 77H |
TIRE, TYPEDunlop® Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall | FUEL CAPACITY3.1 gal. |
OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)4.75 qt. | WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED462 lb. |
WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER481 lb. |
ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHODJ1349 | ENGINE TORQUE70 ft-lb |
ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)5000 | HORSEPOWER90 HP / 67 kW @ 7500 rpm |
LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)32 | LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)32 |
FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHODEstimated City/Hwy | FUEL ECONOMY52.4 mpg |
PRIMARY DRIVEGear, 49/89 ratio | GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST12.21 |
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 2ND9.022 | GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 3RD6.994 |
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 4TH5.641 | GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 5TH4.731 |
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 6TH4.131 |
FRONT FORK41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. | REAR SHOCKSRear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
WHEELS, FRONT TYPEAluminum cast, satin black | WHEELS, REAR TYPEAluminum cast, satin black |
BRAKES, TYPEFront: single rotor, floating, hub - mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor | BRAKES, CALIPER TYPEFront: axially mounted, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper |
LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP/FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTSAll LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting headlamp, All LED rear lightling, LED bullet turn signals | GAUGES4-inch viewable round gauge area analog display with, Speedometer, L/R turn Indication, Traction Control Indication, Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS alert, Fog Lamp Indication, Battery Voltage Alert, High Beam Indicator, Low Fuel Indication, Rear-ABS Disabled Indication, Failure-Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tire Pressure indication, Check Engine Light indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Service Indication. |
TYPEAnalog display | SCREEN SIZE4" Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD |
VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)Total Odometer (Selectable Miles or km), Trip A/B, Gear Position Indication, Fuel Range, 12/24 Hr Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Fuel Level, Ride Mode Indication |
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)Included | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)Included |
DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)Included |
Prices listed are the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.