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The Beginning of Something Better At 481 lbs wet with a low 27” seat height, the 2026 Nightster carries its weight where it counts: low, centered, and in your control. Add a blacked-out 975T Revolution Max® motor, selectable ride modes, LED lighting, and legacy Sportster styling, and you’ve got an incomparably capable machine, no matter where you’re coming from.
A new blacked-out powertrain with highlighted fins gives the 2026 Nightster a sharper, more aggressive edge, while its low 27” seat height, lightweight 481 lb. build, and vintage Sportster touches give it a profile that couldn’t be more Harley.
Updated for 2026 with highlighted cooling fins, the blacked-out Revolution Max 975T powertrain on the Nightster hits harder on the dark, custom, sport-driven attitude riders have been asking for. You asked, and we listened.
A 27” seat height and classic rider triangle lock you into a balanced, confident riding position, whether you’re easing off the side stand or tipping it into the next corner.
At just 481 lbs. wet, with the fuel tank positioned under the seat for better balance, the Nightster is one of the lightest Harleys you can throw a leg over. And it feels like it, too.
Tank graphic, round air intake cover, medallion tank badge, and exposed dual rear shocks keep the Sportster® lineage alive, giving the Nightster a profile that’s pure Harley from every angle.
With the liquid-cooled 975T Revolution Max motor torque-tuned for low RPM performance, the 2026 Nightster packs a lot of “move” into a light, manageable package.
Liquid-cooled, torque-rich, and quick to respond, the Revolution Max 975T puts down 91 hp (HDI: 89 hp) with a fat power band you can feel every time you give it the beans.
More travel than legacy Sportsters means a smoother ride so you can stay planted without losing the edge that makes the Nightster so much fun to ride.
Matched with the downdraft air intake, the lightweight 2-into-1 exhaust opens up the Revolution Max motor for freer breathing and sharper response. It’s tuned for punch, balanced for symmetry, and built to give the Nightster a look and sound that are unmistakably peppy, modern, and pure Harley-Davidson.
All the stopping power you need. A four-piston Brembo caliper up front, single-piston in the rear, and floating rotors all around give the Nightster® the kind of stopping power that feels intuitive, balanced, and precise. Every piece falls into place to keep you in control of all 91 (HDI: 89) horses waiting under your right hand.
Switch between Road, Sport, and Rain modes to fit your ride, while ABS, traction control, and drag-torque slip control keep you completely locked in. Finally, full LED lighting makes sure you see wherever the night takes you.
Three ride modes (Road, Sport, and Rain) instantly change the attitude of the Nightster to match your mood and the conditions, while ABS, traction control, and drag-torque slip control work quietly in the background to keep you locked in when the road throws you a curve.
Bright, low-draw LED lighting keeps you visible from every angle while throwing a clean, white beam to light your path after dark.
| BASE MSRP$9,999 | VIVID BLACK$300 |
| CUSTOM COLOR$1,200 | SECURITY SYSTEMStandard |
| CRUISE CONTROLStandard | CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS$200 |
| FREIGHT$730 |
| ENGINERevolution® Max 975T | VALVESChain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake VVT; four valves per cylinder |
| BORE3.82 in. (97 mm) | STROKE2.6 in. (66 mm) |
| DISPLACEMENT59.5 cu in (975 cc) | COMPRESSION RATIO12:01 |
| FUEL SYSTEMElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | AIR CLEANERDowndraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media |
| EXHAUST2-into-1; catalyst in header | LUBRICATION SYSTEMSemi-Dry Sump |
| LENGTH88.6 in. (2,250 mm) | OVERALL WIDTH33 in. (840 mm) |
| OVERALL HEIGHT43.5 in. (1,105 mm) | SEAT HEIGHT, LADEN27.1 in. (688 mm) |
| SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN27.8 in. (705 mm) | STATIC GROUND CLEARANCE4.3 in. (110 mm) |
| RAKE (STEERING HEAD) (DEG)30 | FORK ANGLE (DEG)28 |
| TRAIL5.4 in. (137 mm) | WHEELBASE60.8 in. (1,545 mm) |
| TIRES, TYPEDunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall | TIRES, FRONT MODELD401F |
| TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION100/90-19 57H | TIRES, REAR MODELD401T |
| TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION150/80B16 77H | FUEL CAPACITY3.1 gal. (11.7 l) |
| RESERVE FUEL CAPACITY, FUEL INJECTION (WARNING LIGHT)0.8 gal. (3 l) | OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)4.75 qt. (4.5 l) |
| COOLANT CAPACITY2.22 qt. (2.1 l) | WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED462 lb. (210 kg) |
| WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER481 lb. (218 kg) | GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING922 lb. (418 kg) |
| GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, FRONT353 lb. (160 kg) | GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, REAR595 lb. (270 kg) |
| ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHODJ1349 | ENGINE TORQUE72 ft-lb (97 Nm) |
| ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)5,750 | POWER91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| LEAN ANGLE TESTING METHODJ1168 | LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)32 |
| LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)32 | FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHODEstimated City/Hwy |
| FUEL ECONOMY52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km) | CO2 EMISSIONS TESTING METHODN/A |
| CO2 EMISSIONSN/A |
| PRIMARY DRIVEGear, 49/89 ratio | FINAL DRIVEBelt, 34/80 |
| CLUTCHMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N | TRANSMISSION6-speed |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 1ST12.21 | GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 2ND9.022 |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 3RD6.994 | GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 4TH5.641 |
| GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 5TH4.731 | GEAR RATIOS (OVERALL) 6TH4.131 |
| FRAMEStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure | SWINGARMMild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped x-member; MIG welded |
| FRONT FORK41mm (1.6 in) SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. | REAR SHOCKSRear 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 TYPEAluminum cast, satin black | WHEELS, FRONT DIAMETER19 in. (483 mm) |
| WHEELS, FRONT WIDTH2.5 in. (64 mm) | WHEELS, REAR TYPEAluminum cast, satin black |
| WHEELS, REAR DIAMETER16 in. (406 mm) | WHEELS, REAR WIDTH4.25 in. (108 mm) |
| BRAKES, CALIPER TYPEFront: axially mounted, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper | BRAKES, ROTOR TYPEFront: single rotor, floating, hub - mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor |
| BRAKES, FRONT DIAMETER12.6 in. (320 mm) | BRAKES, FRONT THICKNESS0.23 in. (5.8 mm) |
| BRAKES, FRONT IS DUALNo | BRAKES, REAR DIAMETER10.2 in. (260 mm) |
| BRAKES, REAR THICKNESS0.2 in. (5 mm) | BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)Standard |
| SUSPENSION TRAVEL, FRONT4.5 in. (114 mm) | SUSPENSION TRAVEL, REAR3 in. (76.2 mm) |
| BATTERYSealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F | CHARGINGThree-phase, 45 Amp system (300 Watts @13 Volts, 1200 rpm, 585 Watts max power @ 13 Volts, 2250 rpm) |
| STARTING0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement | LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMPAll LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting |
| LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), TAIL/STOPAll LED rear lighting | LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTSLED Bullet Turn Signals |
| LIGHTS, REAR TURN SIGNALSLED Bullet Turn Signals | GAUGES4-inch (102 mm) viewable round gauge area analog display with, Speedometer, L/R turn Indication, Traction Control Indication, Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS alert, Fog Lamp Indication, Battery Voltage Alert, High Beam Indicator, Low Fuel Indication, Rear-ABS Disabled Indication, Failure-Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tire Pressure indication, Check Engine Light indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Service Indication. |
| SCREEN SIZE4" Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD (102 mm) | TYPEAnalog display |
