Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2026

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2026

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2026

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Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	97 mm	Bore	103.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	114.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	89 HP	Engine power	114 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	95 Nm	Torque	173 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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	OHV
Displacement	Displacement	975 ccm	Displacement	1,923 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	114 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	76 mm	Travel	112 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Backbone
Rake	Rake	30 degree	Rake	28 degree
Trail	Trail	137 mm	Trail	145 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	292 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control, Modern electronics	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Tire pressure monitoring system, Cruise control, Traction control, Modern electronics, Comfort

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	110 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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,360 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,290 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,615 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	715 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	323 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
Range	Range	245 km	Range	343 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	130 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km
Maximum authorized weight	Maximum authorized weight	418 kg	Maximum authorized weight	526 kg
Ground clearance	Ground clearance	110 mm	Ground clearance	145 mm

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, Lighting	Equipment	LED-Headlights, USB-C socket, Charging & power, Lighting