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Harley-Davidson Nightster Special vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special
Triumph Speed Twin 1200

Harley-Davidson

Nightster Special

From ₹15.38 Lakh

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Triumph

Speed Twin 1200

From ₹13.84 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Nightster SpecialNightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) · ₹15.38 Lakh
Triumph Speed Twin 1200Speed Twin 1200 · ₹13.84 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Nightster Special: ₹15.38 Lakh Speed Twin 1200: ₹13.84 Lakh (ahead) Speed Twin 1200 ₹1.54 lakh cheaper
Braking Nightster Special: Cornering ABS (ahead) Speed Twin 1200: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Nightster Special: 18 kmpl Speed Twin 1200: Not published Claimed
Power Nightster Special: 88.5 bhp Speed Twin 1200: 105 hp (ahead) Torque 95 vs 112 Nm
Weight Nightster Special: 225 kg Speed Twin 1200: 216 kg Seat height 715 vs 805 mm
Versions Nightster Special: 2 Speed Twin 1200: 4 (ahead)

Pick the Nightster Special for cornering abs.

Pick the Speed Twin 1200 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹15.38 Lakh
₹13.84 Lakh
On-road in
₹17.02 Lakh
₹15.33 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹45,233 a month
₹40,738 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
88.5 bhp
105 hp
Torque
95 Nm
112 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
18 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
975 cc
1,200 cc
Engine Type
Revolution Max 975T V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, VVT (Intake)
Liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, SOHC, 8-valve, 270 degree firing order
Bore x Stroke
97.0 mm x 66.0 mm
97.6 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.1:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper system
Assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain drive, X-ring

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston axial caliper
Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 260 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
Disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Cross-Spoke Style Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19 57H Tubeless (Dunlop D401F)
120/70-R17
Rear Tyre Size
150/80-B16 77H Tubeless (Dunlop D401)
160/60-R17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm Showa Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (114 mm travel)
43mm USD Marzocchi forks, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Dual outboard coil-over emulsion shocks (Preload adjustable, 76 mm travel)
Twin Ohlins RSUs, external reservoirs, adjustable preload
Frame Type
Trellis frame with load-bearing stressed-member powertrain
Tubular steel, steel cradles
Wheelbase
1545 mm
1,413 mm
Ground Clearance
110 mm
Not listed

Dimensions

Length
2270 mm
2,073 mm
Width
853 mm
792 mm
Height
1150 mm
1,127 mm
Seat Height
715 mm
805 mm
Kerb Weight
225 kg
216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.7 L (Under-seat fuel cell, Reserve: 2.5 L)
14.5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display with Bluetooth Connectivity
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music & Harley-Davidson app integration)
Not listed
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via H-D app on TFT)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C port)
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Sources disagree on availability, confirm with a dealer

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
5 Modes (Road, Rain, Sport + 2 Custom modes)
Rain, Road (a third Sport mode is reported by one source but not confirmed by the other)
Traction Control
Yes (Cornering Enhanced Traction Control C-TCS & C-DSCS)
Yes
Quickshifter
No
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Not available

Lights

Headlight
Full LED (Daymaker projector headlamp)
LED with DRL
Taillight
Full LED integrated stop/tail/turn rear lights
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-up passenger seat with pillion footpegs standard
Pillion seat fitted as standard
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (Under-seat fuel cell)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹15.38 Lakh – ₹15.49 Lakh
₹13.84 Lakh – ₹20.99 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst)₹15.38 Lakh Speed Twin 1200 RS₹16.78 Lakh Speed Twin 1200 ₹1.40 lakh more

On-road price by city

Nightster Special Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) against Speed Twin 1200 Speed Twin 1200

CityNightster SpecialSpeed Twin 1200Gap
Mumbai₹17.64 Lakh₹15.88 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹1.75 lakh less
Pune₹17.64 Lakh₹15.88 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹1.75 lakh less
New Delhi₹17.02 Lakh₹15.33 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹1.69 lakh less
Bengaluru₹18.56 Lakh₹16.72 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹1.85 lakh less
Chennai₹17.64 Lakh₹15.88 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹1.75 lakh less
Hyderabad₹18.56 Lakh₹16.72 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹1.85 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹16.72 Lakh₹15.05 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹1.66 lakh less
Kolkata₹17.33 Lakh₹15.61 LakhSpeed Twin 1200 ₹1.72 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Nightster Special or the Speed Twin 1200?

The Speed Twin 1200, by ₹1.54 lakh on the versions compared here: Nightster Special Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) at ₹15.38 Lakh against Speed Twin 1200 Speed Twin 1200 at ₹13.84 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹17.02 Lakh against ₹15.33 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Nightster Special Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) makes 88.5 bhp and 95 Nm and the Speed Twin 1200 Speed Twin 1200 makes 105 hp and 112 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹45,233 a month for the Nightster Special and ₹40,738 for the Speed Twin 1200, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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