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The 2023 Nightster Special

Escape into the night.

Description

The 2023 Nightster Special is a thrilling new ride in a classic Sportster silhouette.

  • Forward riding position
  • Mid-mount foot controls
  • Low
  • A2 compatible
  • Rider safety enhancements available
Overview
  • Revolution Max 975 Powertrain
  • USB charging port, Standard Cruise Control, Bluetooth-equipped, and 102mm round thin-film transistor LCD display
  • Two-Up ready with passenger pillion and foot pegs
Sport

2023 Nightster Special

Colour Options
Starts At
$18,299 1
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2023 Nightster Special

Classic silhouette. Modern muscle.

ELEVATED PERFORMANCE & RIDING CONFIDENCE
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REVOLUTION MAX 975 POWERTRAIN

A liquid-cooled V-Twin tuned to make tremendous torque at low RPM, with a torque curve that stays flat through the powerband.

 

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RIDE MODES Build road confidence by selecting different pre-programmed ride modes. Switch between Road, Rain and Sport, or customize your own.
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With different ride modes, adjust your attitude accordingly.

Detailed Specs
Length
2,210 mm
Seat Height, Unladen
705 mm
Ground Clearance
114 mm
Rake
30
Trail
137 mm
Wheelbase
1,556 mm
Tires, Front Specification
100/90-19 57H
Tires, Rear Specification
150/80B16 77H
Tire, Type
Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall
Fuel Capacity
11.7 l
Oil Capacity (w/filter)
4.5 l
Weight, As Shipped
211 kg
Weight, In Running Order
219 kg
Engine 2
Revolution Max 975T
Bore
97 mm
Stroke
66 mm
Displacement
975 cc
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Fuel System 3
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust
2-into-1; catalyst in header
Engine Torque Testing Method
J1349
Engine Torque 3
95 Nm
Engine Torque (rpm)
5000
Horsepower
90 HP / 67 kW @ 7500 rpm
Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
32
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
32
Fuel Economy Testing Method
Estimated City/Hwy
Fuel Economy 7
4.5 l/100 km
Primary Drive
Gear, 49/89 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st
12.21
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd
9.022
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd
6.994
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th
5.641
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th
4.731
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th
4.131
Front Fork
41mm SHOWA Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Rear Shocks
Rear 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 Type 4
Aluminum cast, silver
Wheels, Rear Type 4
Aluminum cast, silver
Brakes, Type
Front: single rotor, floating, hub - mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor
Brakes, Caliper Type
Front: axially mounted, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper
Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop, Front Signal Lights
All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting; All LED rear lighting; LED bullet turn signals
Gauges
4 inch 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)
Type
Color TFT
Screen Size
102 mm
Headset Specifications (if equipped)
Bluetooth
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal/Brazil), Indonesian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Hands-free Mobile Phone - via Bluetooth
Standard
Voice Recognition Languages: Phone functions only
Phone dependent
Voice Recognition Languages: Tuner/Media/Navigation
Phone dependent
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages
Phone dependent
Rider/Passenger Intercom
Headset function only
Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS)
TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp
USB
Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A
Bluetooth
Phone/Media Supported
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Included
Traction Control System (TCS)
Included
Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS)
Included
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Included
Pricing Info
Vivid Black
$18,299
Colour
$18,899
ABS Option
Standard
Security Option
Standard
Cruise Control Option
Standard
Transport
$750
Surcharge
$500