Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2026 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2026

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2026 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2026

Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2026

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2026

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2026

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	97 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72.3 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	122 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	125 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 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	1,252 ccm	Displacement	975 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	30 degree	Rake	30 degree
Trail	Trail	148 mm	Trail	137 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Tire pressure monitoring system, Traction control, , ,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control,

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	160 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,270 mm	Length	2,265 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	860 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	715 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l
Range	Range	229 km	Range	245 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	126 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	130 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	90 mm	Ground clearance	120 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, , , ,	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, , ,