The 2025 Nightster Special marries iconic Sportster® design with modern, high-revving, liquid-cooled engine performance and rider-focused tech that keeps you connected on the road. Blacked-out finishes set apart the Nightster Special with a menacing attitude straight from the factory. Vintage styling hints at decades of Sportster® history, while a load-bearing engine and updated chassis design provide radically new performance and ease of handling.
Key Specifications
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-twin (Revolution® Max 975T) |
| Engine Capacity | 975 cc / 59.5 cubic inches |
| Max Power | 91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97.61 Nm / 72 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.7 L / 3.1 US gallons |
| Weight (Wet/Kerb) | 219 kg / 483 lbs |
| Seat Height | 688.3 mm / 27.1 inches |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
| Model | Harley Davidson Nightster Special |
| Year | 2025 |
Engine
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-twin (Revolution® Max 975T) |
| Displacement | 975 cc / 59.5 cubic inches |
| Bore x Stroke | 97 mm x 66 mm 3.82 inches x 2.6 inches |
| Compression Ratio | 12 : 1 |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Max Horsepower | 91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97.61 Nm / 72 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm |
| Valve Train | Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT; |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel-mixture System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Lubrication System | Semi-Dry Sump |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Ignition System | Electronic ignition |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Exhaust System | 2-into-1; catalyst in header |
Performance
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h, 0-60 mph) | n/a |
| Fuel Consumption | 52 mpg / 22.1 kmpl |
| Range | ~ 161.2 miles / 260 kms |
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
| Clutch | Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 49:89 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st gear – 12.21 2nd gear – 9.022 3rd gear – 6.994 4th gear – 5.641 5th gear – 4.731 6th gear – 4.131 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Traction Control System | TCS, C-TCS |
Electrical & Electronics System
| Battery | Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F |
| Alternator/Generator | Three-phase, 45 Amp system (300 Watts @13 Volts, 1200 rpm, 585 Watts max power @ 13 Volts, 2250 rpm) |
| Starter | 0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement |
| Headlight Type | All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting |
| Taillight Type | LED |
| Instrumentation | 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) |
| Riding Modes | 3 Standard Riding Modes – Road, Rain, Sport 2 Custom modes |
| Traction Control System | TCS, C-TCS |
| ABS | ABS, C-ABS |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure |
| Front Suspension | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Front Suspension Travel | 4.5 inches / 114 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 3 inches / 76.2 mm |
| Rake | 30 |
| Trail | 137.1 mm / 5.4 inches |
| Swingarm | One-piece cast aluminum |
Wheels & Brakes
| Wheels | Aluminum cast, silver |
| Front Wheel/Rim Size | 2.5 x 19 inches |
| Front Tire Size | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear Wheel/Rim Size | 4.25 x 16 inches |
| Rear Tire Size | 150/80B16 77H |
| Front Brakes | BREMBO 320 mm Discs, single rotor, floating, hub – mounted, axially mounted, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | BREMBO 260 mm Disc, solid uniform expansion rotor, floating, single piston caliper |
| ABS | ABS, C-ABS |
Dimension & Weights
| Overall Length | 2265.6 mm / 89.2 inches |
| Overall Width | 861 mm / 33.9 inches |
| Overall Height | 1105 mm / 43.5 inches |
| Seat Height | 688.3 mm / 27.1 inches |
| Wheelbase | 1544 mm / 60.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 119.3 mm / 4.7 inches |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.7 L / 3.1 US gallons |
| Wet (kerb/curb) Weight | 219 kg / 483 lbs |
Infotainment
| Display | 4″ Color TFT |
| Headset Compatibility | Bluetooth Wireless |
| Language Support | 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 |
| Bluetooth Features | Hands-free Calling Standard |
| Voice Control | Phone Functions: Device Dependent, Media/Navigation: Device Dependent |
| Intercom System | Headset Function Only |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | TPMS, Engine Temperature, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temperature |
| Text-to-Speech | Device Dependent Languages |
| USB Connectivity | USB-C (5V/3A) for Charging and System Updates |
| Media Support | Phone/Media via Bluetooth |
Rider Safety Enhancements
- Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
- ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking under braking and helps the rider maintain control when braking in a straight-line, urgent situation.
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- The TCS is designed to keep the rear wheel from “spinning out” when the motorcycle is accelerating in a straight line and enhances rider confidence
- Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS)
- DSCS is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip and help prevent rear-wheel lock under powertrain-induced deceleration, which typically occurs when the rider makes an abrupt downshift gear change or quickly reduces the throttle while on wet or slippery road surfaces.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- TPMS alerts the rider through the information display to low or high tire air pressure. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is important both for vehicle performance and tire life.
Harley Davidson Nightster Special (2025) Color Options
- Trim – Black
- Color –
- Billiard Gray
- Black Denim
- Whiskey Fire
- Blue Burst
