Triumph Speed Twin 900 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster
Speed Twin 900 vs Nightster
| Key Highlights | Triumph Speed Twin 900 | Harley-Davidson Nightster | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.8.49 Lakh | Rs.13.51 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 900 cc | 975 cc | 
| Power | N/A | 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 27 kmpl | 19.6 kmpl | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
Specifications Overview
| Speed Twin 900 specifications | Nightster specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 9.58 Lakh Price Breakup | 15.46 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 4.1 | 5.0 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 Litres | 11.7 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 900 cc | 975 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Speed Twin 900 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Nightster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston  | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | 310  | - | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32  | 31  | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32  | 31  | 
| Front Wheel Size | 18  | 19  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36  | 40  | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | 40  | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 17  | 16  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | 43mm upside-down Marzocchi forks, 120 mm wheel travel  | 41mSHOWADuaBendinValvconventionaforksAluminufortriplclamps  | 
| Rear Suspension | Twin RSUs with preload adjustment  | Rear suspension is dual outboard& direct-acting  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - 18  | 100/90 - 19  | 
Instrumentation
| Speed Twin 900 Instrumentation | Nightster Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Analogue  | Analogue  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Analogue  | 
Exterior
| Speed Twin 900 Exterior | Nightster Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| Speed Twin 900 Warranty | Nightster Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 2 Years/ Unlimited kms  | 2 Years or Unlimited km  | 
Body & Suspension
| Speed Twin 900 Body & Suspension | Nightster Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Tubular steel & twin cradle frame  | Double-downtube Frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| Speed Twin 900 Engine & Transmission | Nightster Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | - | 
| Engine Capacity | 900 cc | 975 cc | 
| Engine Type | 270? Crank Angle Parallel Twin & 8 Valve & SOHC  | Revolution Max 975T  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 2  | 2  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 0.12 kwh | - | 
| Top Speed | 180 kmph | 180 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 84.6 mm x 80 mm  | 97 mm x 66 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | Yes | - | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Liquid Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | - | 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Speed Twin 900 Comfort & Convenience | Nightster Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | No | No | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | No | No | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | No | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | No | 
| Riding Modes | 2  | 3  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | No | No | 
| Console Type | Semi-Digital  | Semi-Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| Speed Twin 900 Safety | Nightster Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | No | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | No | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 2  | 3  | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate with Torque Assist Clutch  | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Speed Twin 900 Dimensions & Capacity | Nightster Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2090 mm | 2250 mm | 
| Width | 780 mm | 840 mm | 
| Height | 1110 mm | 1108 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm | 1545 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 110 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 12 Litres | 11.7 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 Litres | 4.5 Litres | 
| Body Type | Roadster Bike  | Cruiser  | 
| Seat Height | 765 mm | 705 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 216 kg | 221 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| Speed Twin 900 Entertainment & Communication | Nightster Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - | 
Pros & Cons
| Speed Twin 900 Pros & Cons | Nightster Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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| Cons | 
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Speed Twin 900 and Harley-Davidson Nightster
Safety
Speed Twin 900 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Nightster has Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Triumph Speed Twin 900 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Harley-Davidson Nightster, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator.
Transmission
Triumph Speed Twin 900 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Triumph Speed Twin 900 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1110 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

























