Harley-Davidson Nightster

Ex-showroom Delhi, the Nightster range runs from ₹14,54,000 (Billiard Gray and Whiskey Fire) to ₹14,63,700 (Vivid Black) across 2 variants.

That makes it priced 36th lowest among the 53 cruisers we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Scout Sixty Classic (₹19,802 less) and the Sport Scout Sixty (₹34,763 less).

On the road in Delhi the base Nightster comes to ₹16.39 Lakh: ₹14,54,000 ex-showroom, ₹1,24,320 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.6%), ₹46,493 for first-year insurance and ₹14,540 in tcs 1%. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The Nightster is rated at 18 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 40 cruisers we have reviewed it ranks 32th for mileage, 7 kmpl below the group average of 25 kmpl.

Power comes from a 975cc single producing 88.5 bhp and 95 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 221 kg the power-to-weight figure is 400 bhp per tonne, which ranks 8 of 51 in its class here.

The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.

Chassis hardware includes dual-channel ABS, a slipper clutch and traction control, with a disc, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 1 piston caliper at the rear.

Seat height is a low 705 mm, so riders around 5'2" and above can plant both feet at a stop.

On safety kit the Nightster has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.

What it lacks: colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.

It is offered in 3 colours: Whiskey Fire, Billiard Gray and Vivid Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 2 years, unlimited km.

Service reach is the weak point: Harley-Davidson has about 60 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

The Nightster launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.