Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026 vs. Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Technical Specifications Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026 compared to Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

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Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	53.5 mm	Bore	97 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55.2 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	89 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	42 Nm	Torque	95 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems	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	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	496.4 ccm	Displacement	975 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	95 mm	Travel	114 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock, Air spring strut	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	61.5 mm	Travel	76 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	28.65 degree	Rake	30 degree
Trail	Trail	127 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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 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	2,330 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,586 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	670 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	260 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	271 km	Range	245 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	140 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	130 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	150 mm	Ground clearance	110 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB socket, Modern electronics, Charging & power, Lighting	Equipment	LED-Headlights, Lighting