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Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Sportster S or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sportster S and Nightster. Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.13.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is a 2 cylinder, 975 cc Engine can generate 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sportster S provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

Sportster S vs Nightster

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Sportster SHarley-Davidson Nightster
PriceRs.16.49 LakhRs.13.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity1252 cc975 cc
Power120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S STD bike
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Rs. 16.49 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
18.86 Lakh
Price Breakup
15.32 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.5
5.0
Transmission Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.8 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
1252 cc
975 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
31
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
31
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
42
40
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42
40
Rear Wheel Size
16
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
4minverteforwitcompression
41mSHOWADuaBendinValvconventionaforksAluminufortriplclamps
Rear Suspension
Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Rear suspension is dual outboard& direct-acting
Front Tyre Size
160/70 - R17
100/90 - 19

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Analogue

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or Unlimited km
2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Double-downtube Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
-
Engine Capacity
1252 cc
975 cc
Engine Type
Revolution® Max 1250T
Revolution Max 975T
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Transmission Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Battery Capacity
0.144 kwh
-
Top Speed
194 kmph
180 kmph
Bore x Stroke
105 mm x 72.3 mm
97 mm x 66 mm
Configuration
12.0:1
12.0:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
Riding Modes
3
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
3
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2270 mm
2250 mm
Width
843 mm
840 mm
Height
1089 mm
1108 mm
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1545 mm
Ground Clearance
90 mm
110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.8 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.49 Litres
4.5 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
765 mm
705 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
225 kg
221 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • High-performance engine
  • Typical Harley Davidson design
  • Showa Suspensions for better ride quality
Cons
  • It will come with a hefty price tag
  • Low riding position
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Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Harley-Davidson Nightster

Safety

Sportster S comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Traction Control System. Nightster has Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Harley-Davidson Sportster S has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and Harley-Davidson Nightster, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Harley-Davidson Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Belt Drive transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Belt Drive transmission.

Dimensions

Harley-Davidson Sportster S has a 11.8 Litres fuel tank with 1089 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Harley-Davidson Nightster Owner Reviews

  • Sportster S Review
  • Nightster Review
    • ST
      Sachin Thakur
      7 Month ago
      5.0
      Package of power and performance excellent acceleration and control Provides a comfortable riding experience. With all these features I can say surely it's an price worth it.
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      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • KC
      K Chandan
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      It has a powerful performance and aggressive design
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • KS
      Kundan Singh
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Good looking bike and smooth running on road Good
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    • SR
      Sikander Rao
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      I have test driven every Harley Davidson bike and Sportster S has made a mark on me.Does sound incredible,engine is too smooth and refined.If you have 12 to 13 Lacs budget then this is the bike for you.
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      Likes (6)
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    • AS
      Ajay Sehgal
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      The best thing that I like is it gets bluetooth and navigations as it comes loaded with top tech electronics.
      Read more
      Likes (2)
      Reply
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