Starting at $11,899 MSRP

Nightster

Starting at $11,899

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Starting at

$11,899

Light, low, and loaded, the 2026 Nightster is built to be the bike you’ve been looking for.

AT A GLANCE

The Beginning of Something Better 

At 218 kg wet with a low 688 mm seat height, the 2026 Nightster carries its weight where it counts: low, centered, and in your control. Add a blacked-out 975T Revolution Maxmotor, selectable ride modes, LED lighting, and legacy Sportsterstyling, and you’ve got an incomparably capable machine, no matter where you’re coming from. 

91

HP

Horsepower

705

mm

Seat Height, Unladen

218

kg

Weight, In Running Order

5.5

l/100

Fuel Economy

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Engine

Responsive Revolution Max 975T Motor

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Stance

Low, Locked-In Stance

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Lghting

Full LED Lighting

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Ride Modes

Selectable Ride Modes + Rider Safety Enhancements 

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Exhaust

Peak Performance 2-1 Exhaust  

“First ride, I realized it was the first bike I didn’t have to fight with. The weight, the stance, the way it moves… It all just clicks.”

Explore the 2026 Nightster

Built For Every Move You Make.

A lightweight build, torque-rich Revolution Max 975T, selectable ride modes, and built-in safety features give the 2026 Nightster razor-sharp control and blackout style to match. Add in LED lighting and vintage Harley cues, and you’ve got a bike that rides (and looks) locked in.

Design

Performance

Innovation

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Blacked Out

Hard-Hitting Blacked-Out Powertrain

Updated for 2026 with highlighted cooling fins, the blacked-out Revolution Max 975T powertrain on the Nightster hits harder on the dark, custom, sport-driven attitude riders have been asking for. You asked, and we listened.

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Stance

Low, Locked-In Stance

A 688 mm seat height and classic rider triangle lock you into a balanced, confident riding position, whether you’re easing off the side stand or tipping it into the next corner.

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Seat

Lightweight and Confidence-Building 

At just 218 kg wet, with the fuel tank positioned under the seat for better balance, the Nightster is one of the lightest Harleys you can throw a leg over. And it feels like it, too.

2026 Nightster Motorcycle Beauty Tank

Vintage Sportster DNA

Tank graphic, round air intake cover, medallion tank badge, and exposed dual rear shocks keep the Sportster lineage alive, giving the Nightster a profile that’s pure Harley from every angle. 

2026 Nightster Special Edition Motorcycle Beauty Shot
Nightster Special edition

LIGHTNING BOTTLED IN BLOOD ORANGE

Nothing hits Harley heritage like the XR750 tank graphic. This wet-slide tribute brings a smile to the storied enthusiasts and turns new congregants into believers. In Blood Orange with color-matched fenders, black Nightster Special wheels, and a chrome exhaust shield, this special edition 2026 Nightster carries its lineage with pride.

2026 Nightster Special Edition Motorcycle Beauty Paint

BLOOD ORANGE PAINT + GRAPHIC

Blood Orange paint with color-matched fenders and a wet-slide tank graphic recalls the fire of Harley’s racing heritage while cutting a fresh line for today. Nostalgia, speed, and attitude all come wrapped in one unmistakable package.

2026 Nightster Special Edition Motorcycle Beauty Exhaust

CHROME EXHAUST SHIELD

A bright chrome heat shield contrasts perfectly with the black performance 2-into-1 pipes, catching light at every angle. A modern edge that amplifies the silhouette of the Nightster while nodding to classic H-D race design.

2026 Nightster Special Edition Motorcycle Beauty Wheels

BLACK NIGHTSTER SPECIAL WHEELS

Black Nightster Special wheels tie the look together, carrying the kind of no-frills toughness born on dirt tracks and carried onto the street. It’s strong, simple, and true to the Nightster’s stripped-down aesthetic.

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    2026 Harley-Davidson Sport Lineup Walkaround 

    The 2026 Sport lineup rides on the Revolution™ Max platform with updated finishes, ride modes, advanced displays, and tech that keeps you focused more on the road and the joy of riding than on the controls. Watch the walkaround to learn about all the exciting things coming to the Sport lineup this year.

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

Harley-Davidson’s Rider Safety Enhancements is all about giving you that extra peace of mind when things get a little unpredictable. It’s a set of smart tech that steps in during tricky situations, helping the bike handle traction while you’re accelerating, braking, or slowing down. With the Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements, the bike even adjusts for cornering, keeping things smooth and steady without you having to think twice.

ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking under braking and helps the rider maintain control when braking in a straight-line, urgent situation.

The TCS is designed to keep the rear wheel from “spinning out” when the motorcycle is accelerating in a straight line and enhances rider confidence.

DSCS is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip and help prevent rear-wheel lock under powertrain-induced deceleration, which typically occurs when the rider makes an abrupt downshift gear change or quickly reduces the throttle while on wet or slippery road surfaces.

Technical Specifications

Length
2,250 mm
Width
840 mm
Seat Height, Unladen
705 mm
Ground Clearance
110 mm
Rake
30
Trail
137 mm
Wheelbase
1,545 mm
Tire, Type
Dunlop™ Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall
Tires, Front Specification
100/90-19 57H
Tires, Rear Specification
150/80B16 77H
Fuel Capacity
11.7 l
Oil Capacity (w/filter)
4.5 l
Weight, In Running Order
218 kg
Engine
Revolution™ Max 975T
Bore
97 mm
Stroke
66 mm
Displacement
975 cc
Compression Ratio
12:1
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust
2-into-1; catalyst in header
Engine Torque Testing Method
J1349
Engine Torque
97 Nm
Engine Torque (rpm)
5750
Horsepower
91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm
Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
32
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
32
Fuel Economy Testing Method
Estimated City/Hwy
Fuel Economy
5.5 l/100 km
Primary Drive
Gear, 49/89 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st
12.21
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd
9.022
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd
6.994
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th
5.641
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th
4.731
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th
4.131
Front Fork
41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Rear Shocks
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.
Wheels, Front Type
Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels, Rear Type
Aluminum cast, satin black
Brakes, Caliper Type
Front: axially mounted, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper
Brakes, Rotor Type
Front: single rotor, floating, hub - mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor
Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop/Front Signal Lights
Headlamp: All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting; Tail/Stop: All LED rear lighting; Front Signal Lights/Rear Turn Signals: LED Bullet Turn Signals
Gauges
102 mm viewable round gauge area analog display with, Speedometer, L/R turn Indication, Traction Control Indication, Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS alert, Fog Lamp Indication, Battery Voltage Alert, High Beam Indicator, Low Fuel Indication, Rear-ABS Disabled Indication, Failure-Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tire Pressure indication, Check Engine Light indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Service Indication.
Screen Size
102 mm Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD
Type
Analog display
Languages
English (default)
Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS)
Total Odometer (Selectable Miles or km), Trip A/B, Gear Position Indication, Fuel Range, 12/24 Hr Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Fuel Level, Ride Mode Indication

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