Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Nightster Special specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
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.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 225 kg
- Fuel tank
- 11.7 L
- Seat height
- 715 mm
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1545 mm
- Length
- 2265 mm
- Width
- 853 mm
- Height
- 1155 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 150/80-B16
Engine
- Engine
- 975 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
- Power
- 88.5 bhp
- Torque
- 95 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 18 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps
- Rear suspension
- Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting
Source: Harley-Davidson official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Nightster Special weighs 225 kg with fluids, has an 715 mm seat, 120 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1545 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 11.7 litres.
Tyres are 100/90-19 front and 150/80-B16 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Nightster, Scout Classic and Sport Scout
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.
Only the Nightster Special has
- Hazard lamps
- Slipper clutch
- LED daytime running lamp
- Colour TFT console
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Blue Burst
- Whiskey Fire
- Billiard Gray
- Black Denim
Nightster Special specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Nightster Special?
- It uses a 975cc engine producing 88.5 bhp and 95 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Nightster Special suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 715 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Nightster Special have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Nightster Special have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Nightster Special from
₹15.38 Lakh