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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