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

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2026

Harley-Davidson Nightster 2026

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2026

Harley-Davidson Nightster 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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Tire pressure monitoring system, Traction control, Modern electronics, Cornering traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control, Modern electronics

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	2,250 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	840 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	705 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	110 mm

Equipment

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