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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
  • A2 compatible
  • Rider safety enhancements available
Overview
  • Revolution Max 975 Powertrain
  • USB charging port, Standard Cruise Control, Bluetooth-equipped, and 4” round thin-film transistor LCD display
  • Two-Up ready with passenger pillion and foot pegs
Sport
2023 Nightster® Special
Color Options
Starts At
$14,999 6
Monthly
as low as $235*
*Vehicle shown may vary visually by market and may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Availability may vary by market, please see your local dealer for details.
Vehicle shown may vary visually by market and may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Availability may vary by market, please see your local dealer for details.
2023 Nightster® Special
Starts At $14,999 6

Classic silhouette. Modern muscle.

ELEVATED PERFORMANCE & RIDING CONFIDENCE
01
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.

 

02
RIDE MODES Build road confidence by selecting different pre-programmed ride modes. Switch between Road, Rain and Sport, or customize your own.
01
02

With different ride modes, adjust your attitude accordingly.

Detailed Specs
Length
87 in.
Seat Height, Laden 7
27.1 in.
Ground Clearance
4.5 in.
Rake
30
Trail
5.4 in.
Wheelbase
61.3 in.
Tires, Front Specification
100/90-19 57H
Tires, Rear Specification
150/80B16 77H
Tire, Type
Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall
Fuel Capacity
3.1 gal.
Oil Capacity (w/filter)
4.75 qt.
Weight, As Shipped
465 lb.
Weight, In Running Order
483 lb.
Engine 1
Revolution Max 975T
Bore
3.82 in.
Stroke
2.6 in.
Displacement
59.5 cu in
Compression Ratio
12:1
Fuel System 3
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust
2-into-1; catalyst in header
Engine Torque Testing Method
J1349
Engine Torque 2
70 ft-lb
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 5
52 mpg
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 9
Aluminum cast, silver
Wheels, Rear Type 9
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 8
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
4 in.
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
$14,999
Color
$15,449
ABS Option
Standard
Security Option
Standard
Cruise Control Option
Standard
California Emissions
$200
Freight
$700
Surcharge
$500

CELEBRATING 120 YEARS OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON

2023 marks the 120th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson, a landmark year in which we’ll honor our rich heritage, celebrate with our community, and reveal incredible new motorcycles and products offerings from The Motor Company. 

 

*Financing Offer available only on new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles financed through Eaglemark Savings Bank (ESB) and is subject to credit approval. Not all applicants will qualify. This 11.44% offer is available on new Harley Davidson® motorcycles to high credit tier customers at ESB and only for up to an 84-month term. The APR may vary based on the applicant’s past credit performance and the term of the loan. For example, a 2023 Nightster® Special motorcycle in Vivid Black with an MSRP of $14,999, a 10% down payment and amount financed of $13,499.10, 84-month repayment term, and 11.44% APR results in monthly payments of $234.27. In this example, customer is responsible for applicable taxes, title, licensing fees and any other fees or charges at the time of sale. APR is calculated according to the simple interest method. Not valid in conjunction with other offers. Other terms, conditions, and limitations may apply. Dealer participation may vary. Financing offer is subject to change or cancellation at any time. See your Harley-Davidson® Dealership for details.

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