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Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S: Specifications Comparison

• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Wheel Size, Rear Suspension Travel, Wheel Type

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS
  Wheel Size	R19 All Variants	R17
  Rear Suspension Travel	All Variants
  Wheel Type	Alloy All Variants	Alloy
  Front Suspension Type	4R1mSHOWADuaBendinValvconventionaforksAluminufortriplclamps	4minverteforwitcompression
  Rear Suspension	Rear suspension is dual outboard& direct-acting	Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
  Front Brake Type	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Rear Brake Type	Disc All Variants	Disc
  Front Wheel Travel	Data Not Available

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern, Number of Spark Plugs, Engine Capacity, Engine Type

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up All Variants	1 Down 5 Up
  Number of Spark Plugs	All Variants
  Engine Capacity	975 cc All Variants	1252 cc
  Engine Type	Revolution Max 975T All Variants	Revolution® Max 1250T
  No. of Cylinders	2 All Variants	2
  Max Speed	180 kmph All Variants	194 kmph
  Bore x Stroke	97 mm x 66 mm All Variants	105 mm x 72.3 mm
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled All Variants	Liquid Cooled
  Max Power	89.73 PS @ 7500 rpm All Variants	122.37 PS @ 7500 rpm
  Max Torque	95 Nm @ 5750 rpm All Variants	125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed

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• Safety

  Hazard Warning Indicator, Tyre Construction Type, Side Stand Warning Indicator, Turn Indicators

  Hazard Warning Indicator	All Variants
  Tyre Construction Type	All Variants
  Side Stand Warning Indicator	All Variants
  Turn Indicators	LED All Variants	LED
  Brake Assist	All Variants
  Clutch Type	All Variants
  Traction Control System	All Variants
  Pillion Grabrail	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Data Not Available

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Riding Modes, Distance to Empty Indicator

  Low Battery Indicator	All Variants
  Low Oil Indicator	All Variants
  Riding Modes	3 All Variants	3
  Distance to Empty Indicator	All Variants
  Engine Kill Switch	All Variants
  Instrument Cluster	Analogue Cum Digital All Variants	Digital
  Seat Style	Single All Variants	Single
  Start Type	Self Start All Variants	Self Start
  Pillion Footrest	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Call/SMS Alerts	Data Not Available
  GPS & Navigation	Data Not Available
  USB Charging Port	Data Not Available

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch, Gear Status Indicator, Tachometer, Speedometer

  Riding Modes Switch	All Variants
  Gear Status Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Speedometer	Analogue All Variants	Digital
  Odometer	Analogue All Variants	Digital

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	2250 mm mm	2270 mm mm
  Width	840 mm 853 mm	843 mm
  Height	1105 mm mm 1185 mm mm	1089 mm mm
  Wheelbase	1545 mm	1520 mm
  Ground Clearance	110 mm mm 120 mm mm	90 mm mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 Liters Litres All Variants	13.2 Liters Litres
  Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 Liters Litres All Variants	4.9 Liters Litres
  Seat Height	705 mm All Variants	765 mm
  Kerb Weight	22 kg All Variants	225 kg

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Headlamps

  Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	All Variants
  Headlamps	All Variants

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• Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  2 Years/Unlimited kms

  2 Years/Unlimited kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	High-performance engine Typical Harley Davidson design Showa Suspensions for better ride quality	Powerful 1252cc Revolution Max engine (120 hp, 125 Nm) Surprisingly agile and fun handling for a cruiser Advanced electronics including ride modes, traction control, and TFT display Modern design with strong road presence Lightweight feel compared to traditional Harleys
  Cons	It will come with a hefty price tag Low riding position	Small 11.8-litre fuel tank limits range Firm suspension reduces comfort on bad roads Ground clearance is low (~90 mm), can scrape Expensive for the segment Not a traditional Harley feel (may not suit purists)

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