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Nightster® Special

Introducing the New Classic Don’t let the 483 lb. frame fool you. The 2026 Nightster Special is tuned to rip with a high-revving liquid-cooled 975T Revolution Max® motor, ABS, and full SHOWA suspension. Traction control, a blacked-out powertrain, and modern precision meet throwback attitude to redefine what a classic can be when it’s built for now.

Retro Form Meets Modern Flow

Blacked-out powertrain. West Coast–style mini-fairing. Vintage tank lines over a load-bearing Revolution Max 975T motor. From the stance to the cast wheels, every detail balances throwback style with a modern, aggressive edge.

Blacked-Out Powertrain Packed with Attitude

The Revolution® Max 975T motor is fully blacked-out, with contrasting matte and gloss finishes and newly non-highlighted fins, for a factory finish that looks as aggressive as it is.

Vintage-Inspired Styling

A flat tank-to-fender line and peanut-shaped air cover pull from classic Sportster® DNA, topped with a ’70s-inspired tank graphic.

West Coast Mini-Fairing + LED Lighting

Born from West Coast club style, the headlight mini-fairing adds wind-cutting function to the Nightster® Special’s aggressive, “tough guy” silhouette, while full LED lighting keeps that stance lit and visible long after the sun’s down.

Versatile Passenger-Ready Setup

Standard pillion pad and footpegs let you bring someone along, or strip it back for a solo stance.

Lightweight + Balanced for Carving and Cornering

At 483 lbs (225 kg) with the tank under the seat, the Nightster Special stays planted yet agile, whether filtering through traffic or carving backroads.

Made For Your Every Move

A quick-revving Revolution Max 975T motor. Low weight and low center of gravity for effortless handling. SHOWA suspension, selectable ride modes, and a tuned two-into-one exhaust all come together for a ride that’s as responsive in the curves as it is confident on the straightaway.

Nightster® Special

BASE MSRP$14,999 SOLID COLOR$600
PREMIUM SOLIDS$800 SECURITY SYSTEMStandard
CRUISE CONTROLStandard CALIFORNIA EMISSIONSN/A
TRANSPORT$800
ENGINERevolution® Max 975T VALVESChain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake VVT; four valves per cylinder
BORE97 mm (3.82 in.) STROKE66 mm (2.6 in.)
DISPLACEMENT975 cc (59.5 cu in) COMPRESSION RATIO12:01
FUEL SYSTEMElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) AIR CLEANERDowndraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media
EXHAUST2-into-1; catalyst in header LUBRICATION SYSTEMSemi-Dry Sump
LENGTH2,265 mm (89.2 in.) OVERALL WIDTH860 mm (33.9 in.)
OVERALL HEIGHT1,185 mm (46.7 in.) SEAT HEIGHT, LADENN/A
SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN715 mm (28.1 in.) STATIC GROUND CLEARANCE120 mm (4.7 in.)
RAKE (STEERING HEAD) (DEG)30 FORK ANGLE (DEG)28
TRAIL137 mm (5.4 in.) WHEELBASE1,545 mm (60.8 in.)
TIRES, TYPEDunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall TIRES, FRONT MODELD401F
TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION100/90-19 57H TIRES, REAR MODELD401T
TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION150/80B16 77H FUEL CAPACITY11.7 l (3.1 gal.)
RESERVE FUEL CAPACITY, FUEL INJECTION (WARNING LIGHT)3 l (0.8 gal.) OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)4.5 l (4.75 qt.)
COOLANT CAPACITY2.1 l (2.22 qt.) WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED211 kg (465 lb.)
WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER219 kg (483 lb.) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING418 kg (922 lb.)
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, FRONT160 kg (353 lb.)
ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHODJ1349 ENGINE TORQUE97 Nm (72 ft-lb)
ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)5,750 POWER91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm
LEAN ANGLE TESTING METHODJ1168 LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)32
LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)32 FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHODEU 134/2014
FUEL ECONOMY5.5 l/100 km (43 mpg) CO2 EMISSIONS TESTING METHODEU 134/2014
CO2 EMISSIONS130 g/km CO2
PRIMARY DRIVEGear, 49/89 ratio FINAL DRIVEBelt, 34/80 ratio
CLUTCHMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N TRANSMISSION6-speed
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST12.21 GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 2ND9.022
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 3RD6.994 GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 4TH5.641
GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 5TH4.731 GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 6TH4.131
FRAMEStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure SWINGARMMild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped x-member; MIG welded
FRONT FORK41mm (1.6 in) SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. REAR SHOCKSRear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.
WHEELS, FRONT TYPEAluminum cast, silver WHEELS, FRONT DIAMETER19 in. (483 mm)
WHEELS, FRONT WIDTH2.5 in. (64 mm) WHEELS, REAR TYPEAluminum cast, silver
WHEELS, REAR DIAMETER16 in. (406 mm) WHEELS, REAR WIDTH4.25 in. (108 mm)
BRAKES, CALIPER TYPEFront: axially mounted, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper BRAKES, ROTOR TYPEFront: single rotor, floating, hub - mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor
BRAKES, FRONT DIAMETER320 mm (12.6 in.) BRAKES, FRONT THICKNESS5.8 mm (0.23 in.)
BRAKES, REAR DIAMETER260 mm (10.2 in.) BRAKES, REAR THICKNESS5 mm (0.2 in.)
BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)Standard SUSPENSION TRAVEL, FRONT114 mm (4.5 in.)
SUSPENSION TRAVEL, REAR76.2 mm (3 in.)
BATTERYSealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F CHARGINGThree-phase, 45 Amp system (300 Watts @13 Volts, 1200 rpm, 585 Watts max power @ 13 Volts, 2250 rpm)
STARTING0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMPAll LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting
LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), TAIL/STOPAll LED rear lighting LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTSLED Bullet Turn Signals
LIGHTS, REAR TURN SIGNALSLED Bullet Turn Signals GAUGES4-inch (102 mm) viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable - phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)
SCREEN SIZE4 in (102 mm) TYPEColor TFT
HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS (IF EQUIPPED)Bluetooth USBCharging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A
BLUETOOTHPhone/Media Supported

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