Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

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Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 2023

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Engine power	Engine power	89 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	95 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
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	5
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	975 ccm	Displacement	1,247 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	60 degree	Rake	34 degree
Trail	Trail	137 mm	Trail	142 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	40 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,440 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	705 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,545 mm	Wheelbase	1,702 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	675 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	219 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	302 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A