About Harley-Davidson Sportster® Nightster®
The 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster Nightster XL1200N has a unique Dark Custom style. From front to back, this bike has a vintage motorcycle look. This Dark Custom has several custom styling features that all add up to a stripped down, minimalist, vintage motorcycle look. Medium gray 1200cc engine with polished rocker covers. Black belt guard with lightning holes. Black front forks with gators. Black headlamp body and visor. And black cast aluminum wheels that shoot Nightster into the modern rebel culture and keeps the rebellious fire burning with plenty of freedom for customization. Learn more about the Harley Sportster Nightster XL1200N vintage looking custom style. If this style isn't what you have in mind take a look at another Harley-Davidson Sportster. Whether you are interested in an 883 cc new motorcycle like the Sportster XL883L SuperLow, or another one of the Sportster custom motor bikes, there is a Sportster motor bike for you.
Vivid Black
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Cool Blue Pearl
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Scarlet Red / Vivid Black
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Psychedelic Purple / Vivid Black
Custom color available August through December 2010
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Apple Green / Vivid Black
Custom color available January through May 2011
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Black Steel Laced
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Shown in Vivid Black
Black Steel Laced
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Shown in Cool Blue Pearl
Black Steel Laced
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Shown in Scarlet Red / Vivid Black
Black Steel Laced
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Shown in Psychedelic Purple / Vivid Black
Black Steel Laced
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Shown in Apple Green / Vivid Black
Black Steel Laced
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The Nightster® model is decked in black and gray from front to back with a defiant attitude that embraces the pure essence of riding. Medium gray 1200cc engine with polished rocker covers. Black belt guard with lightning holes. Black front forks with gators add an old-school look. Black headlamp body and visor. And black cast aluminum wheels that shoot the Nightster into the modern rebel culture and keeps the rebellious fire burning with plenty of freedom for customization.
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The black drag-style handlebar with a slight rise and black finish hand controls add to the stripped down, minimal look of the Nightster® model. Born at the drag strip, the drag-style handlebar is an old school garage feature that puts you in a forward, aggressive riding position.
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Old school looks meet new-school engineering. Black, retro-style bullet taillights combine functionality to work twice as hard—stop beams and running lights plus turn indicators in two low-profile rear lamps. This eliminates the need for extra lights, creating a clean, minimal look.
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True to the clean, fast lines of the bike, the side-mounted license plate leaves the rear fender surface smooth and uncluttered. Minimal and unique—every inch of the Nightster® motorcycle is styled to perfection to achieve a raw, custom look.
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As one of the defining features of the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® models for decades, the classic 3.3 gallon tapered peanut fuel tank still holds strong today with its traditional styling and modern attitude. Following the line of the bike from front to back, the peanut tank angles down just right into the solo Sportster seat. Attitude and looks all balled up into one.
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Up to two times thicker than the competition, custom quality paint comes standard on all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Clearcoat layering up to five mils deep. Bigger metal flakes. Unique effects in the pearl colors. Skimping simply is not in our vocabulary.
All Harley-Davidson® fuel tanks are finished by hand—that's what makes them stand out from the competition. Their seamless design and unmatched style are unique among all motorcycles on the road. The tanks are one of the first and last things people notice when they lay their eyes on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle—so we make it worth their time.
The Evolution® engine—known in certain crowds as the Blockhead—was first bolted to the frame of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle back in 1984.
Born from legendary Shovelhead and Ironhead engines, the Evolution® engine broke new ground in displacement innovation while maintaining the hunger for power, durability and proven reliability that The Motor Company was built on.
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Air-cooled and durable as hell, the 1200cc Evolution® engine is yet another nod to the unwavering work ethic that drives advancements in motor technology at Harley-Davidson. Aluminum heads and cylinders lighten the load of the bike and improve air-cooling efficiency. Electronic fuel injection says goodbye to carburetors and boasts increased reliability and less routine maintenance. Bottom line: the rubber-mounted Evolution® engine runs hard and rides smooth for thousands of miles so you can just worry about taking in the freedom of the open road.
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Feast your eyes on the 1200cc Evolution® engine and there's no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson style through and through with an attention to detail you won't find from any other motorcycle company. Medium gray engine with black powder-coated cylinders and cylinder heads are topped off with polished rocker covers. It's a jewel machined out of metal. Pure. Dripping with power.
From the classic edge of the cooling fins to the clean lines of cases and covers—the 1200c Evolution® engine makes an ironclad statement to holding on to what's right and staying true to what satisfies the rider.
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Iconic, fierce, the most distinct decibels you'll ever hear bouncing off city canyons or scenic country landscapes. The sound of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle has a rich history of its own. It's a classic roar. It's the sound of freedom, soul and self-expression.
Harley-Davidson leverages the latest in technology without compromising style and function. That means we hide electronics. The whole wiring harness is skillfully routed behind the jewels of the bike—the tank, engine and all the other eye-popping features you want to see. It's just another way The Motor Company goes the extra mile to give its bikes that premium, top-of-the-line fit and finish.
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Hand controls on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle are incredibly intuitive. The turn signals are self-canceling and, based on the speed and angle of the motorcycle, they know how long to stay on. Engaging the controls quickly becomes second nature so you can focus less on turning off your signal and more on basking in the freedom of the ride.
The factory installed next-generation security system features a hands-free fob that automatically arms and disarms the vehicle electronic security functions as you approach and walk away from the bike. Stick the fob on your ignition key ring and let it do all the work. It's this attention to details and security that make Harley-Davidson® motorcycles unique.
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The combination of a lowered front and rear suspension together with a low solo seat—just 25.7 inches high—provides confidence for riders of all sizes and experience. A responsive ride for whipping through town or busting out onto the interstate.
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Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are different from any other bike out on the road. There's a balance to them. The steering, the maneuverability—it's all in concert. And each Harley-Davidson® model is tuned differently to create a unique riding experience for each individual no matter which bike they swing their leg over. Let's face it, we didn't get to where we are by being like everyone else.
Let your boots fall where they may, naturally to the mid-mounted controls and rider foot pegs on the Nightster® model. An easy reach and tight rider triangle is confidence-inspiring for new riders eager to set off on their journey and riders whose legs run slightly shorter than others.
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MSRP
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| Security Option | $370 | ||||||||||
| Wheel Option | N/A | ||||||||||
| ABS Option | N/A | ||||||||||
| Reverse Option | N/A | ||||||||||
| Cruise Control Option | N/A | ||||||||||
| California Emissions | $100 | ||||||||||
| Freight | $305 | ||||||||||
| Power Pak™ (103 engine, Security, and ABS) | N/A | ||||||||||
| Security Package (Security and ABS) | N/A | ||||||||||
| Length | 85.8 in. | 2,179 mm | ||||||
| Ground Clearance | 3.9 in. | 99 mm | ||||||
| Rake Steering Head | 30.4 ° | 30.4 ° | ||||||
| Trail | 4.6 in. | 117 mm | ||||||
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in. | 1,519 mm | ||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 3.3 gal. | 12.5 l | ||||||
| Oil Capacity | 2.8 qt. | 2.6 l | ||||||
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| Engine 3 | Air-cooled, Evolution® | Air-cooled, Evolution® | ||||||||||||||||||
| Displacement | 73.3 cu. in. | 1,200 cc | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bore x Stroke | 3.5 in. / 3.812 in. | 88.9 mm / 96.8 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Torque | J1349 | J1349 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Torque 4 | 79 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm | 107 Nm @ 4000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel System 5 | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Drive | Chain, 57/38 ratio | Chain, 57/38 ratio | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Instruments | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights |
| Indicator Lamps 8 | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) |
| Brakes | Dual-piston front, single-piston rear | Dual-piston front, single-piston rear |
| Parking Brake | N/A | N/A |
| Lean Angle | 30 / 29 ° | 30 / 29 ° |
| Exhaust System | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Color Options | Vivid Black Cool Blue Pearl Scarlet Red / Vivid Black Psychedelic Purple / Vivid Black Apple Green / Vivid Black |
Vivid Black Cool Blue Pearl Scarlet Red / Vivid Black Psychedelic Purple / Vivid Black Apple Green / Vivid Black |
Prices listed are the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.
Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
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.
Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
See motorcycle owner's manual for complete details.
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