The Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster motorcycle specifications include a 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 254.9 kg (562 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster 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 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 34th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 19% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 16th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 27% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 13th 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.
1,201 cc — larger displacement than about 34% of Harley-Davidson models.
254.9 kg — heavier than about 17% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 83%.
653 mm — taller than about 16% of Harley-Davidson models.
12.5 L — larger than about 13% 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.
2,179
2,376
8% below average.
925
1,054
12% below average.
1,107
1,208
8% below average.
1,519
1,599
5% below average.
653
689
5% below average.
99
128
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Rear tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire width | 100 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 19 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 263 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1201.3 cc (73.30 cu in) |
| Torque | 107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry-sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular |
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| Front suspension | 39 mm |
| Rear suspension | Coil-over |
| Front wheel travel | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 41 mm (1.6 inches) |
| Rake | 30.4° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston. |
| Rear tire | 100/90-19 |
| Wheels | Black, Laced Steel |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 254.9 kg (562 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 247.2 kg (545 lb) |
| Seat height | 653 mm (25.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,179 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 925 mm (36.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,107 mm (43.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.49 L (3.30 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.75 L/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.52 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 110.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free batery, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca. 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator. |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lightsHandlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, |
| Lights | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vivid Black, Cool Blue Pearl, Scarlet Red/Vivid Black, Psychedelic Purple/Vivid Black, Apple Green/Vivid Black |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 24 months, unlimited mileage. (US) |
| Price as new | US$ 9999. Euro 9795. UK £ 9300. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.