Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2025 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2025

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2025 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2025

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2024

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2025

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	97 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	89 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	95 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	975 ccm	Displacement	975 ccm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	114 mm	Travel	114 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	direct
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	76.2 mm	Travel	76.2 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	60 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	137 mm	Trail	137 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,265 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	860 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,185 mm	Height	705 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	715 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	225 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	219 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	245 km	Range	245 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	130 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	126 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2025

The Nighster makes getting started in the world of Harley easier than ever before. With a smooth-running engine, riding modes and electronic aids, excellent handling, a powerful suspension and brakes, as well as a low kerb weight, you really don’t have to compromise on anything here.

The engine revs up smoothly

the chassis set-up is spot on

the brakes are very powerful

the seat height is ideal for new riders

it comes with all the features

the styling is distinctive yet quintessentially Harley

The sound is rather subdued

the footrest position takes some getting used to for a cruiser

the fuel tank is rather small

there’s little grunt at low revs for a 975-cubic centimetre V2