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Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Special

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Harley-Davidson Nightster
Harley-Davidson Nightster Special

Harley-Davidson

Nightster

From ₹14.54 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson

Nightster Special

From ₹15.38 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson NightsterNightster (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire) · ₹14.54 Lakh
Harley-Davidson Nightster SpecialNightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) · ₹15.38 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Nightster: ₹14.54 Lakh (ahead) Nightster Special: ₹15.38 Lakh Nightster ₹84,000 cheaper
Braking Nightster: Cornering ABS Nightster Special: Cornering ABS
Mileage Nightster: 18 kmpl Nightster Special: 18 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Nightster: 88.5 bhp Nightster Special: 88.5 bhp Torque 95 vs 95 Nm
Weight Nightster: 218 kg Nightster Special: 225 kg Seat height 705 vs 715 mm
Versions Nightster: 2 Nightster Special: 2

Pick the Nightster for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹14.54 Lakh
₹15.38 Lakh
On-road in
₹16.1 Lakh
₹17.02 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹27,053 a month
₹28,601 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
88.5 bhp
88.5 bhp
Torque
95 Nm
95 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
18 kmpl
18 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
975 cc
975 cc
Engine Type
Revolution Max 975T V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, VVT (Intake)
Revolution Max 975T V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, VVT (Intake)
Bore x Stroke
97.0 mm x 66.0 mm
97.0 mm x 66.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper system
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper system
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston axial caliper
Single Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston axial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 260 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 260 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (with Cornering ABS)
Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS)
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Satin Black Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Cast Aluminium Cross-Spoke Style Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19 57H Tubeless (Dunlop D401F)
100/90-19 57H Tubeless (Dunlop D401F)
Rear Tyre Size
150/80-B16 77H Tubeless (Dunlop D401)
150/80-B16 77H Tubeless (Dunlop D401)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm Showa Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (114 mm travel)
41 mm Showa Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (114 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Dual outboard coil-over emulsion shocks (Preload adjustable, 76 mm travel)
Dual outboard coil-over emulsion shocks (Preload adjustable, 76 mm travel)
Frame Type
Trellis frame with load-bearing stressed-member powertrain
Trellis frame with load-bearing stressed-member powertrain
Wheelbase
1545 mm
1545 mm
Ground Clearance
110 mm
110 mm

Dimensions

Length
2250 mm
2270 mm
Width
853 mm
853 mm
Height
1110 mm
1150 mm
Seat Height
705 mm
715 mm
Kerb Weight
218 kg (Dry: 211 kg)
225 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.7 L (Under-seat fuel cell, Reserve: 2.5 L)
11.7 L (Under-seat fuel cell, Reserve: 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.0-inch Round Analogue Speedometer with integrated Segmented LCD
4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display with Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music & Harley-Davidson app integration)
Navigation
No
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via H-D app on TFT)
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C port)
Yes (USB-C port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Road, Rain, Sport)
5 Modes (Road, Rain, Sport + 2 Custom modes)
Traction Control
Yes (TCS with Cornering Enhanced TCS & Drag-Torque Slip Control DSCS)
Yes (Cornering Enhanced Traction Control C-TCS & C-DSCS)
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

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

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece solo saddle
Two-up passenger seat with pillion footpegs standard
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (Under-seat fuel cell)
Minimal tool kit only (Under-seat fuel cell)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹14.54 Lakh – ₹14.64 Lakh
₹15.38 Lakh – ₹15.49 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
4 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 (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire)₹14.54 Lakh Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst)₹15.38 Lakh Nightster Special ₹84,000 more

On-road price by city

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

CityNightsterNightster SpecialGap
Mumbai₹16.68 Lakh₹17.64 LakhNightster ₹95,508 less
Pune₹16.68 Lakh₹17.64 LakhNightster ₹95,508 less
New Delhi₹16.1 Lakh₹17.02 LakhNightster ₹92,148 less
Bengaluru₹17.56 Lakh₹18.56 LakhNightster ₹1.01 lakh less
Chennai₹16.68 Lakh₹17.64 LakhNightster ₹95,508 less
Hyderabad₹17.56 Lakh₹18.56 LakhNightster ₹1.01 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹15.81 Lakh₹16.72 LakhNightster ₹90,468 less
Kolkata₹16.39 Lakh₹17.33 LakhNightster ₹93,828 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 or the Nightster Special?

The Nightster, by ₹84,000 on the versions compared here: Nightster Nightster (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire) at ₹14.54 Lakh against Nightster Special Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) at ₹15.38 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹16.1 Lakh against ₹17.02 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Nightster Nightster (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire) makes 88.5 bhp and 95 Nm and the Nightster Special Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) makes 88.5 bhp and 95 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹27,053 a month for the Nightster and ₹28,601 for the Nightster Special, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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