2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Guide

Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster: INSPIRATIONAL LIFESTYLE.

Introducing the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster…

Classic style, nimble performance. Designed to inspire both new and experienced riders, the 2023 Nightster evolves the Sportster legacy into a nimble handling and confidence inspiring ride.

Feel out new roads. Rip through familiar ones.

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

• Forward riding position
• Mid-mount foot controls
• A2 compatible
• Rider safety enhancements available
• Revolution Max 975 Powertrain
• Quick and nimble motorcycle with razor-sharp handling
• A bike made to make your own

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

A category created by the venerable Sportster. Iconic design, authentic sound. These are bikes built for carving mountain roads, and blasting through city streets.

The pursuit of adventure begins with a ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Make any weekend epic. Turn your commute into a daily thrill-seeker. A Harley-Davidson blows things wide open. Pure freedom. As big and real as it gets.

EXPOSED DUAL REAR SHOCKS
Modeled after a previous Sportster chassis, Nightster features exposed dual rear shocks that provide a critical style line at the rear of the motorcycle.

AIR BOX COVER
The most obvious resemblance to its Sportster lineage is the shape of the airbox cover, which shares its profile with the classic Sportster model fuel tank.

WHEELS
The Nightster is equipped with a 19-inch front wheel and a 16-inch rear wheel, dimensions selected to deliver nimble performance and distinctive style.

STYLISH LIGHTING
All LED headlamp, rear lighting and LED bullet turn signals.

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $13,499 to $13,949 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $16,499 to $17,099 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £14,570 to £14,195 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

89.4 in.

SEAT HEIGHT, LADEN ⁷

27.1 in.

GROUND CLEARANCE

4.5 in.

RAKE

30

TRAIL

5.4 in.

WHEELBASE

61.3 in.

TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

100/90-19 57H

TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

150/80B16 77H

TIRE, TYPE

Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

FUEL CAPACITY

3.1 gal.

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

4.75 qt.

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

462 lb.

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

481 lb.

ENGINE

ENGINE ¹

Revolution Max 975T

BORE

3.82 in.

STROKE

2.6 in.

DISPLACEMENT

59.5 cu in

COMPRESSION RATIO

12:1

FUEL SYSTEM ³

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

EXHAUST

2-into-1; catalyst in header

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD

J1349

ENGINE TORQUE ²

70 ft-lb

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

5000

HORSEPOWER

90 HP / 67 kW @ 7500 rpm

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

32

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

32

FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD

Estimated City/Hwy

FUEL ECONOMY ⁵

52.4 mpg

DRIVE TRAIN

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

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 ⁹

Aluminum cast, satin black

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁹

Aluminum cast, satin black

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

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP/FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS ⁸

All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting; All LED rear lighting; LED bullet turn signals

GAUGES

4-inch 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.

INFOTAINMENT

TYPE

Analog display

SCREEN SIZE

4″ Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD (4 in.)

LANGUAGES

English (default)

VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

Total Odometer (Selectable Miles or km), Trip A/B, Gear Position Indication, Fuel Range, 12/24 Hr Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Fuel Level, Ride Mode Indication

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

1. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
2. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
3. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
4. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.
7. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
8. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
9. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

2,270 mm

SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN

705 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE

114 mm

RAKE

30

TRAIL

137 mm

WHEELBASE

1,556 mm

TIRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

100/90-19 57H

TIRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

150/80B16 77H

TIRE, TYPE

Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

FUEL CAPACITY

11.7 l

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

4.5 l

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

210 kg

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

218 kg

ENGINE

ENGINE ²

Revolution Max 975T

BORE

97 mm

STROKE

66 mm

DISPLACEMENT

975 cc

COMPRESSION RATIO

12.0:1

FUEL SYSTEM ³

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

EXHAUST

2-into-1; catalyst in header

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD

J1349

ENGINE TORQUE ³

95 Nm

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

5000

HORSEPOWER

90 HP / 67 kW @ 7500 rpm

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

32

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

32

FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD

Estimated City/Hwy

FUEL ECONOMY ⁷

4.5 l/100 km

DRIVE TRAIN

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

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 ⁴

Aluminum cast, satin black

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁴

Aluminum cast, satin black

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

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), HEADLAMP, TAIL/STOP, FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS

All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting; All LED rear lighting; LED bullet turn signals

GAUGES

4-inch 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.

INFOTAINMENT

TYPE

Analog display

SCREEN SIZE

102 mm

LANGUAGES

English (default)

VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

Total Odometer (Selectable Miles or km), Trip A/B, Gear Position Indication, Fuel Range, 12/24 Hr Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Fuel Level, Ride Mode Indication

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

1. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as colour are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change.
2. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5. Riding range estimates provided following the SAE J2982 and are based on expected performance of a fully-charged battery when operated under specified conditions. Actual range will vary depending on riding habits, ambient weather and equipment conditions.
6. As measured using the MIC City and MIC Combined (115 km/h) tests.
7. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

2,250 mm

SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN

705 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE

110 mm

RAKE

30

TRAIL

137 mm

WHEELBASE

1,545 mm

TYRES, FRONT SPECIFICATION

100/90-19 57H

TYRES, REAR SPECIFICATION

150/80B16 77H

TYRE, TYPE

Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

FUEL CAPACITY

11.7 l

OIL CAPACITY (W/FILTER)

4.5 l

WEIGHT, AS SHIPPED

211 kg

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

221 kg

ENGINE

ENGINE ²

Revolution Max 975T

BORE

97 mm

STROKE

66 mm

DISPLACEMENT

975 cc

COMPRESSION RATIO

12.0:1

FUEL SYSTEM

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

EXHAUST

2-into-1; catalyst in header

PERFORMANCE

ENGINE TORQUE TESTING METHOD

EC 134/2014

ENGINE TORQUE ³

95 Nm

ENGINE TORQUE (RPM)

5750

HORSEPOWER

89 HP / 66 kW @ 7500 rpm

LEAN ANGLE, RIGHT (DEG.)

32

LEAN ANGLE, LEFT (DEG.)

32

FUEL ECONOMY TESTING METHOD

EU 134/2014

FUEL ECONOMY

5.5 l/100 km

CO₂ EMISSIONS TESTING METHOD

EU 134/2014

CO₂ EMISSIONS

128 g/km CO2

DRIVE TRAIN

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

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 ⁴

Aluminum cast, satin black

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁴

Aluminum cast, satin black

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

ELECTRIC

LIGHTS (AS PER COUNTRY REGULATION), INDICATOR LAMPS

All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting; All LED rear lighting; LED bullet turn signals

GAUGES

4-inch 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.

INFOTAINMENT

TYPE

Analog display

SCREEN SIZE

102 mm

LANGUAGES

English (default)

VEHICLE INFORMATION SCREEN (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

Total Odometer (Selectable Miles or km), Trip A/B, Gear Position Indication, Fuel Range, 12/24 Hr Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Fuel Level, Ride Mode Indication

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

1. All prices shown are suggested retail prices only.

   Vehicle prices listed do not include an additional MSRP surcharge of £235 + vat (due to extraordinary raw materials and transportation costs) which is added to all MY23 Motorcycles and Trikes.

   Please speak with the dealership team for further details and to obtain a final on the road price.

2. Recommended 91 octane (95 RON) or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
3. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
4. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5. Riding range estimates provided following the SAE J2982 and are based on expected performance of a fully-charged battery when operated under specified conditions. Actual range will vary depending on riding habits, ambient weather and equipment conditions.

Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).