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Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Sportster S or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sportster S and Nightster. Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.15.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.12.24 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is a 2 cylinder, 975 cc Engine can generate 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sportster S provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Sportster S vs Nightster

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Sportster SHarley-Davidson Nightster
PriceRs.15.54 LakhRs.12.24 Lakh
Engine Capacity1252 cc975 cc
Power120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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    Specifications Overview

    Sportster S specificationsNightster specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    17.78 Lakh
    13.93 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.6
    5.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    11.8 Litres
    11.7 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1252 cc
    975 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Sportster S Brakes, Suspension & TyresNightster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    16
    16
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    19
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    -
    Calliper Type
    Front- 4 Piston Rear- Single Piston Calliper
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    43 mm inverted fork with compression
    41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps
    Rear Suspension
    Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
    Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting
    Front Tyre Size
    160/70 - R17
    100/90 - 19
    Rear Tyre Size
    180/70 - R16
    150/80 - B16
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    260 mm
    -
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    Sportster S InstrumentationNightster Instrumentation
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Analogue

    Body & Suspension

    Sportster S Body & SuspensionNightster Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
    Double-downtube Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Sportster S Engine & TransmissionNightster Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1252 cc
    975 cc
    Engine Type
    Revolution® Max 1250T
    Revolution Max 975T
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.144 kwh
    -
    Range
    236 km/charge
    211 km/charge
    Top Speed
    194 kmph
    180 kmph
    Max Torque
    125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
    Max Power
    120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Oil Cooled
    Bore x Stroke
    105 mm x 72.3 mm
    97 x 66 mm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    20 kmpl
    19.6 kmpl
    Number of Gears
    6 Speed
    6 Speed

    Comfort & Convenience

    Sportster S Comfort & ConvenienceNightster Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Sport, Road and Rain
    Sport, Road and Rain
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    1
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    checkYes
    Console Type
    Digital
    Semi-Digital
    Seat Style
    -
    Single Seat
    Side Stand Indicator
    No
    -
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Sportster S SafetyNightster Safety
    Radial Tyres
    1
    -
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Slipper Clutch
    No
    -
    Traction Control System
    -
    checkYes

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Sportster S Dimensions & CapacityNightster Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2270 mm
    2250 mm
    Width
    843 mm
    840 mm
    Height
    1089 mm
    1108 mm
    Wheelbase
    1520 mm
    1545 mm
    Ground Clearance
    90 mm
    110 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    11.8 Litres
    11.7 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.49 Litres
    4.5 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    225 kg
    221 kg
    Seat Height
    765 mm
    705 mm

    Entertainment & Communication

    Sportster S Entertainment & CommunicationNightster Entertainment & Communication
    MID (Multi Info Display)
    checkYes
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Sportster S Pros & ConsNightster Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • High-performance engine
    • Typical Harley Davidson design
    • Showa Suspensions for better ride quality
    Cons
    • It will come with a hefty price tag
    • Low riding position
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    Transmission

    Harley-Davidson Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Harley-Davidson Sportster S has a 11.8 Litres fuel tank with 1089 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Harley-Davidson Nightster Owner Reviews

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      • ST
        Sachin Thakur
        11 Apr 2024
        Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
        5.0
        Package of power and performance excellent acceleration and control Provides a comfortable riding experience. With all these features I can say surely it's an price worth it.
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      • KC
        K Chandan
        6 Month ago
        Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
        5.0
        It has a powerful performance and aggressive design
        Likes (1)
      • KS
        Kundan Singh
        8 Month ago
        Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
        5.0
        Good looking bike and smooth running on road Good
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      • SR
        Sikander Rao
        2 Year ago
        Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
        4.0
        I have test driven every Harley Davidson bike and Sportster S has made a mark on me.Does sound incredible,engine is too smooth and refined.If you have 12 to 13 Lacs budget then this is the bike for you.
        Likes (6)
      • AS
        Ajay Sehgal
        2 Year ago
        Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
        4.2
        The best thing that I like is it gets bluetooth and navigations as it comes loaded with top tech electronics.
        Likes (2)
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        Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Harley-Davidson Nightster FAQs

        What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
        The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 17.78 Lakh in New Delhi.
        What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Nightster?
        The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Nightster is Rs. 13.93 Lakh in New Delhi.