Designed to inspire riders of all skill levels, the Harley-Davidson® Nightster introduces a new narrative in the Sportster® story.
REVOLUTION™ MAX 975 ENGINE // A liquid-cooled V-Twin tuned to deliver more torque at low RPM, with strong acceleration from the start and robust power through the mid-range.
EXPOSED DUAL REAR SHOCKS // Modeled after a previous Sportster chassis, the Nightster features exposed dual rear shocks that give the bike sharp handling and provide a critical style line.
FRAME // The engine is a stressed member of the chassis, significantly reducing overall weight and improving stiffness compared to a traditional chassis.
| Length: | 2270 mm |
| Seat height, laden: | 688 mm |
| Seat height, unladen: | 705 mm |
| Rake (steering head): | 30 |
| Trail: | 137 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 1556 mm |
| Tires, front specifications: | 100/90-19 57H |
| Tires, rear specifications: | 150/80B16 77H |
| Fuel capacity: | 11.7 l |
| Oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Weight, as shipped: | 210 kg |
| Weight, in running order: | 218.18 kg |
| Tire, type: | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall |
| Engine: | Revolution® Max 975T |
| Bore: | 97 mm |
| Stroke: | 66 mm |
| Displacement: | 975 cm3 |
| Compression ratio: | 12:01 |
| Fuel system: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Exhaust: | 2-into-1; catalyst in header |
| Engine torque testing method: | J1349 |
| Engine torque: | 97 Nm |
| Engine torque (RPM): | 5750 |
| Horsepower: | 91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Lean angle, right (deg.): | 32 |
| Lean angle, left (deg.): | 32 |
| Fuel economy testing method: | Estimated City/Hwy |
| Fuel economy: | 52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km) |
| CO2 emissions testing method: | – |
| CO2 emissions : | – |
| Primary drive: | Gear, 49/89 ratio |
| Gear ratios (overall) 1st: | 12.21 |
| Gear ratios (overall) 2nd: | 9.022 |
| Gear ratios (overall) 3rd: | 6.994 |
| Gear ratios (overall) 4th: | 5.641 |
| Gear ratios (overall) 5th: | 4.731 |
| Gear Ratios (overall) 6th: | 4.131 |
| Front fork: | 41mm SHOWA Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear shocks: | Rear 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 type: | Aluminum cast, satin black |
| Wheels, rear type: | Aluminum cast, satin black |
| Brakes, type: | Front: single rotor, floating, hub - mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor |
| Brakes, caliper type: | Front: axially mounted, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper |
| Lights (as per country regulation), indicator: | All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting; All LED rear lighting; LED bullet turn signals |
| Gauges: | 4-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 Disab |
| Screen size: | 4" Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD (4 in.) |
| Type: | Analog display |
| Languages: | English (default) |
| Vehicle information screen: | Total Odometer (Selectable Miles or km), Trip A/B, Gear Position Indication, Fuel Range, 12/24 Hr Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Feul Level, Ride Mode Indication |
