The Harley-Davidson Nightster Special motorcycle specifications include a 975.1 cc (59.50 cu in) engine, power of 90 hp (65.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 219.1 kg (483 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson Nightster Special compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 41% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 89th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 24% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 30% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 4th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 55th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 31% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 11th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
90 hp — more powerful than about 89% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
975 cc — larger displacement than about 22% of Harley-Davidson models.
219.1 kg — heavier than about 4% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 96%.
688 mm — taller than about 55% of Harley-Davidson models.
11.7 L — larger than about 11% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,271
2,376
4% below average.
1,557
1,599
Close to average.
688
689
Close to average.
114
128
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.50 L (4.76 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 261 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.411 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 410.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 92.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.47:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2023 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 975.1 cc (59.50 cu in) |
| Power | 90 hp (65.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 97.0 x 66 mm (3.8 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 4.50 L (4.76 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
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| Rear suspension | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
| Rake | 30.0° |
| Trail | 137 mm (5.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Axially mounted, 4-piston caliper |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). ABS. Floating, single piston caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
| Wheels | Aluminum cast, silver wheels. Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall tires. |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 219.1 kg (483 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 210.9 kg (465 lb) |
| Seat height | 688 mm (27.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,271 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,557 mm (61.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.73 L (3.10 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.49 L/100 km (22.3 km/l or 52.39 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4267 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | 4 inch colour TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable – phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation |
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| Lights | LED lighting |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Black Denim, Industial Yellow, Bright Billiard Blue |
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| Seat | Two-up seat. |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-1; catalyst in header |
| Price as new | US$ 14999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Ride modes: Road, Rain and Sport. Traction control. Bluetooth. Tire pressure monitor. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.