The Nightster opens a new chapter in the Harley-Davidson Sportster family by combining classic looks with the new Revolution Max 975T engine.

A displacement of 975 cm3, 90 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 95 Nm of torque at 5,750 rpm, this V-Twin at 60 degrees and liquid cooling which is exposed in the central part of the bike seems well armed.

Amazingly on a Harley, internal balancers reduce the bulk of engine vibration to improve rider comfort and vehicle durability.

A 10 cm diameter round analog speedometer with an integrated multi-function LCD display is mounted on a riser directly on the handlebars.

Aesthetically, the Nightster is narrow and low while incorporating styling cues from the Sportster family such as exposed rear shock absorbers.

Lightweight

The round air intake cover, the solo seat, the truncated mudguards and the windscreen also refer to elements of recent Sportster models, while the side cover which conceals the fuel tank under the seat takes up the shape of the oil tank of previous Sportster models.

With its 221 kilos all wet, the Nightster acts as a featherweight in the Harley family.

In addition, with a saddle at 705 mm from the ground and a narrow profile, it is really hyper-accessible.

And all the more so thanks to its light plastic tank of 11.7 liters located… under the saddle.

In addition to optimizing the engine's intake capacity, this location lowers the weight of the fuel in the frame compared to a motorcycle with a traditional tank.

This results in a lower center of gravity providing better handling and easier maneuvering.

On the other hand, the other side of the coin, to refuel, you have to stand and lift the saddle installed on a hinge.

Base price: €15,190.

Automotive

Interview Laurent Rossi, CEO of Alpine: Focus on electric… and hydrogen?

Automotive

The Ford Bronco to conquer Europe

  • Automotive

  • Motorbike

  • Mobility