Nightster Special

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“The 2026 Nightster Special takes classic Sportster attitude and rebuilds it for right now. Blacked out style, modern tech, and a ride that barks on command.” 

AT A GLANCE

Introducing the New Classic

Don’t let the 219 kg. frame fool you. The 2026 Nightster Special is tuned to rip with a high-revving liquid-cooled 975T Revolution Max™ motor, ABS, and full SHOWA suspension. Traction control, a blacked-out powertrain, and modern precision meet throwback attitude to redefine what a classic can be when it’s built for now.  

89

HP

Horsepower

715

mm

Seat Height, Unladen

225

kg

Weight, In Running Order

5.5

l/100

Fuel Economy

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Blacked Out

Mile-Munching Revolution Max 975T Motor 

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Seat Height

Lightweight + Balanced for Carving and Cornering 

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Seat

Versatile Passenger-Ready Setup  

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Handlebars

Comfortable High-Rise Bars + 127 mm Risers

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Display

Full-Color 102 mm TFT Display Packed with Info 

“It’s got that low, mean stance I love, but the way it handles? That was a surprise. It’s easy to throw around but still feels solid on the highway.” 

Explore the 2026 Nightster Special

This Is What Comes Next.

The 2026 Nightster Special rides low, leans hard, and shows up with blacked-out style, vintage lines, and a high-revving Revolution Max 975T motor. Ride modes, cruise, and traction control give you the confidence to push, while a 4” TFT brings tech to your fingertips without pulling you out of the ride.

Design

Performance

Innovation

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Blacked Out

Blacked-Out Powertrain Packed with Attitude

The Revolution Max 975T motor is fully blacked-out, with contrasting matte and gloss finishes and newly non-highlighted fins, for a factory finish that looks as aggressive as it is. 

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Styling

Vintage-Inspired Styling 

A flat tank-to-fender line and peanut-shaped air cover pull from classic Sportster DNA, topped with a ’70s-inspired tank graphic. 

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Lighting

West Coast Mini-Fairing + LED Lighting 

Born from West Coast club style, the headlight mini-fairing adds wind-cutting function to the Nightster Special’s aggressive, “tough guy” silhouette, while full LED lighting keeps that stance lit and visible long after the sun’s down. 

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Seat

Versatile Passenger-Ready Setup  

Standard pillion pad and footpegs let you bring someone along, or strip it back for a solo stance. 

2026 Nightster Special Motorcycle Beauty Seat Height

Lightweight + Balanced for Carving and Cornering 

At 225 kg with the tank under the seat, the Nightster Special stays planted yet agile, whether filtering through traffic or carving backroads. 

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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.

TPMS alerts the rider through the information display to low or high tire air pressure. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is important both for vehicle performance and tire life.

Technical Specifications

Length
2,265 mm
Width
860 mm
Seat Height, Unladen
715 mm
Ground Clearance
120 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
225 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
EC 134/2014
Engine Torque
95 Nm
Engine Torque (rpm)
5750
Horsepower
89 HP / 66 kW @ 7500 rpm
Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
32
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
32
Fuel Economy Testing Method
EU 134/2014
Fuel Economy
5.5 l/100 km
CO2 Emissions Testing Method
EU 134/2014
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km CO2
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™
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, silver
Wheels, Rear Type
Aluminum cast, silver
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, Rear Turn Signals
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 area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable - phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)
Screen Size
102 mm
Type
Color TFT
Headset Specifications (if equipped)
Bluetooth
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada/France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil/Portugal), Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico/Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
Hands-free Mobile Phone - via Bluetooth
Standard
Voice Recognition Languages: Phone functions only
Phone dependent
Voice Recognition Languages: Tuner/Media/Navigation
Phone dependent
Rider/Passenger Intercom
Headset function only
Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS)
TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages
Phone dependent
USB
Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A
Bluetooth
Phone/Media Supported

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