2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Guide

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

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

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special: ESCAPE INTO THE NIGHT.

Introducing the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special…

This new middle-weight contender amplifies the Nightster motorcycle riding experience with a host of style, convenience and technology upgrades. Exhilarating performance is delivered by the Revolution Max 975T liquid-cooled V-Twin engine, tuned to make tremendous torque at low RPM. To minimize overall motorcycle weight the engine is integrated into the vehicle as the central member of the chassis.

The 2023 Nightster Special is a thrilling new ride in a classic Sportster silhouette. Classic silhouette. Modern muscle. With different ride modes, adjust your attitude accordingly.

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

• Forward riding position
• Mid-mount foot controls
• A2 compatible
• Rider safety enhancements available
• Revolution Max 975 Powertrain
• USB charging port, Standard Cruise Control, Bluetooth-equipped, and 4” round thin-film transistor LCD display
• Two-Up ready with passenger pillion and foot pegs

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

VINTAGE STYLING
The air box cover features a medallion with 1970s styling.

TWO-UP READY
Passenger pillion and foot pegs enable a two-up adventure.

FRONT SUSPENSION
Dual Bending Valve conventional forks designed to provide improved handling performance by keeping the tire in contact with the road surface.

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

REVOLUTION MAX 975 POWERTRAIN
A liquid-cooled V-Twin tuned to make tremendous torque at low RPM, with a torque curve that stays flat through the powerband.

RIDE MODES
Build road confidence by selecting different pre-programmed ride modes. Switch between Road, Rain and Sport, or customize your own.

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $14,999 to $15,449 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $18,299 to $18,899 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £15,395 to £15,770 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

87 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

465 lb.

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

483 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 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, silver

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁹

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

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 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)

INFOTAINMENT

TYPE

Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

4 in.

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 (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

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 (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

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 Special – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

2,210 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

211 kg

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

219 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, silver

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁴

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

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 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)

INFOTAINMENT

TYPE

Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

102 mm

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 (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

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 (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

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 Special – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH

2,265 mm

SEAT HEIGHT, UNLADEN

715 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE

120 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

216 kg

WEIGHT, IN RUNNING ORDER

225 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 SHOWADual 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, silver

WHEELS, REAR TYPE ⁴

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

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 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)

INFOTAINMENT

TYPE

Color TFT

SCREEN SIZE

102 mm

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 (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

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 (AIR TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND EITMS)

TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

USB

Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

BLUETOOTH

Phone/Media Supported

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

Included

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

Included

DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS)

Included

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

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).