Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Special
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Harley-Davidson Nightster and Harley-Davidson Nightster Special are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹84,000 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Nightster takes 2 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Nightster and 7/10 for the Nightster Special.
Category by category
Price
Nightster
The Nightster starts ₹84,000 lower (₹14,54,000 against ₹15,38,000), about ₹2,660 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
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Identical mileage claims of 18 kmpl.
Performance
Nightster
Nightster has the better power-to-weight ratio: 400 against 393 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
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Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Nightster Special
Nightster Special gets colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and usb charging port.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Nightster if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
Buy the Nightster Special if
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Nightster | Nightster Special |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹14,54,000 | ₹15,38,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹16,39,353 | ₹17,36,683 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,46,480 | ₹2,46,480 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹78,688 | ₹83,360 |
| Five-year total | ₹19,99,521 | ₹21,01,523 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Harley-DavidsonNightster | Harley-DavidsonNightster Special |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹14,54,000 | ₹15,38,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹46,110 | ₹48,770 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 975 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 88.5 bhp | 88.5 bhp |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 18 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 221 kg | 225 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11.7 L | 11.7 L |
| Seat height | 705 mm | 715 mm |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1545 mm | 1545 mm |
| Length | 2250 mm | 2265 mm |
| Width | 840 mm | 853 mm |
| Height | 1108 mm | 1155 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps | 41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps |
| Rear suspension | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-B16 | 150/80-B16 |
Nightster vs Nightster Special: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Nightster or the Nightster Special?
- The Nightster is cheaper by ₹84,000 at the base variant (₹14,54,000 against ₹15,38,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Nightster or the Nightster Special?
- Both claim 18 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Nightster and Nightster Special in Delhi?
- About ₹97,330: roughly ₹16,39,353 for the Nightster and ₹17,36,683 for the Nightster Special, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹19,99,521 for the Nightster and ₹21,01,523 for the Nightster Special, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Nightster comes out ₹1,02,002 ahead.
