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2026 Harley-Davidson® Nightster® SpecialIntroducing 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. Features may include: 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. Two-Into-One Exhaust Built to Pull One of the most efficient ways to get performance out of a V-Twin, the Nightster Special’s two-into-one system is tuned for smooth flow, strong acceleration, and a sharper, more aggressive exhaust note Full-Color 4” (102 mm) TFT Display Packed with Info Glove-friendly, Bluetooth®-enabled display keeps navigation, bike data, and media right where you need them. Selectable Ride Modes + Safety Enhancements Road, Rain, Sport, or two custom modes the Nightster Special adapts instantly to how and where you ride. ABS, traction control, drag-torque slip control, TPMS, and standard cruise control add confidence and comfort, whether you’re stretching the bike’s legs across an open highway or watching the sun drop behind the backroads.

Specifications

Dimensions

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- Length:
  
  89.2 in
- Seat height, unladen:
  
  28.1 in
- Rake (steering head):
  
  30
- Trail:
  
  5.4 in
- Wheelbase:
  
  60.8 in
- Tires, front specifications:
  
  100/90-19 57H
- Tires, rear specifications:
  
  150/80B16 77H
- Fuel Capacity:
  
  3.1 gal
- Oil capacity:
  
  4.75 qt.
- Weight, as shipped:
  
  465 lbs
- Weight, in running order:
  
  483 lb
- Tire, type:
  
  Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall
Engine

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- Engine:
  
  Revolution® Max 975T
- Bore:
  
  3.8 in
- Stroke:
  
  2.6 in
- Displacement:
  
  59.50 in³
- Compression ratio:
  
  12:01
- Fuel system:
  
  Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
- Exhaust:
  
  2-into-1; catalyst in header
Performance

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- Engine torque testing method:
  
  J1349
- Engine torque:
  
  71.5 ft-lb
- Engine torque (RPM):
  
  5750
- Horsepower:
  
  91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm
- Lean angle, right (deg.):
  
  32
- Lean angle, left (deg.):
  
  32
- Fuel economy testing method:
  
  Estimated City/Hwy
- Fuel economy:
  
  52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km)
Powertrain

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- 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
Chassis

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- 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:
  
  Aluminum cast, silver
- Wheels, rear type:
  
  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
Infotainment

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- Screen size:
  
  4 in
- Type:
  
  Color TFT
- 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
- 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:
  
  TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp
- USB:
  
  Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A
- Bluetooth:
  
  Phone/Media Supported