Harley-Davidson Nightster Special

Ex-showroom Delhi, the Nightster Special range runs from ₹15,38,000 (Billiard Gray Whiskey Fire and Blue Burst) to ₹15,49,000 (Black Denim) across 2 variants.

That makes it priced 40th lowest among the 53 cruisers we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Sport Scout (₹32,198 less) and the Scout Classic (₹39,679 less).

On the road in Delhi the base Nightster Special comes to ₹17.37 Lakh: ₹15,38,000 ex-showroom, ₹1,35,040 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.8%), ₹48,263 for first-year insurance and ₹15,380 in tcs 1%. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The Nightster Special 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 36th 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 225 kg the power-to-weight figure is 393 bhp per tonne, which ranks 10 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 715 mm, so riders around 5'2" and above can plant both feet at a stop.

On safety kit the Nightster Special 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.

Against Nightster, Scout Classic or Sport Scout, it gets hazard lamps, slipper clutch, led daytime running lamp and colour tft console that most rivals skip.

It is offered in 4 colours: Blue Burst, Whiskey Fire, Billiard Gray and Black Denim. 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 Special 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.