2024 Harley-Davidson® Nightster® Review | Engine Specs & Technology
Fun, energetic rides await with the 2024 Harley-Davidson® Nightster®. At the heart of the bike sits its Revolution® Max 975T engine, which delivers excellent power and pickup. Combined with its svelte proportions and rider safety enhancements, the Nightster provides an intriguing, sporty option that’s distinctively Harley-Davidson. Learn more about what the 2024 Nightster has to offer by reading this model review created by the team at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson. Then, visit our dealership in Branford, CT, and take your favorite new Nightster from our inventory for a test ride.
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2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster Engine Specs & Powertrain
Satisfy your need for speed with the liquid-cooled V-twin Revolution Max 975T engine built into the 2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster. Incorporated as a stress-bearing component of the chassis, the Revolution MAX engine helps create a more rigid chassis. At the front end, the Nightster features 41-millimeter SHOWA® dual bending valve conventional forks and, to the rear, unique exposed dual rear shocks. Paired with its lightweight design, the 91 horsepower and 72 pound-feet of torque churned out by the Revolution Max engine make for an exciting ride.
Get up to 52 combined city and highway MPG on the Nightster; supplied by a 3.1-gallon gas tank. Enjoy the distinctive look and refined rumble of the engine with every twist of the throttle through the 2-into-1 exhaust pipes.
See the performance specs for the Nightster in the following table.
Engine | Revolution Max 975T |
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Engine Bore | 3.82 in. |
Displacement | 59.5 cu.-in. |
Horsepower | 91 HP |
Torque | 72 lb.-ft. |
Torque RPM | 5,750 RPM |
MPG | 52 combined |
2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster Safety & Technology
Intuitive tech for all your essentials keeps you focused on the road ahead while you’re riding the 2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster. Everything centers around the 4-inch round analog gauge with a segmented display for the odometer, trip, range, clock, tachometer, fuel, and ride mode indicators. At the front and rear of the bike, you’ll find modern lighting with an all-LED headlamp, all-LED rear lighting, and LED bullet turn signals.
Single brake rotors on the front and rear wheels are supported with the standard anti-lock braking system (ABS). Standard rider safety enhancements on the Nightster include a traction control system for a variety of riding conditions and drag-torque slip control system, which helps manage traction and handling for the rear wheel as you brake.
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2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster Dimensions
The priority is acceleration and handling with the 2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster. To that end, it’s built light and low, with a forward-leaning riding position and natural mid-mount foot controls. In running order, the Nightster weighs just over 480 pounds — a lightweight design credited, in part, to the engine’s incorporation as a stress-bearing component in the chassis. The Nightster is built for solo operation with a low-riding seat and is under 90 inches long.
See the Nightster dimensions in the accompanying chart.
Length | 89.4 in. |
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Wheelbase | 61.3 in. |
Rake | 30 deg. |
Trail | 5.4 in. |
Laden Seat Height | 27.1 in. |
Ground Clearance | 4.5 in. |
Weight (As Shipped / In Running Order) | 462 / 481 lbs. |
2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster Pricing
Find the 2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster for sale starting at $11,999 MSRP*. The base color for the Nightster is Billiard Gray; Vivid Black is an extra-cost color for the 2024 model year. Both come with standard blacked-out trim.
*Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.
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Visit Freedom Road Harley-Davidson for a Test Ride
Is the 2024 Nightster the right bike for you? Take your favorite Harley-Davidson Nightster for a test ride at our dealership in Branford, CT, and get a feel for how it corners, handles, and accelerates. If you’d like more information about a particular bike, contact a Freedom Road Harley-Davidson representative online or by calling or texting us at (203) 315-4759.
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2023 Harley-Davidson® Nightster™ Vivid Black
$13,999- 316158
- New
- 2023
- Vivid Black
- Freedom Road Harley-Davidson - CT's WarrantyForever!® Dealer
The 2023 Nightster® evolves the Sportster® legacy into a nimble handling and confidence inspiring ride.
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2023 Harley-Davidson® Nightster™ Vivid Black
$13,999- 317212
- New
- 2023
- 7 mi
- Vivid Black
- Freedom Road Harley-Davidson - CT's WarrantyForever!® Dealer
The 2023 Nightster® evolves the Sportster® legacy into a nimble handling and confidence inspiring ride.
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2024 Harley-Davidson® Nightster™ Special Baja Orange
$13,949- 304264
- New
- 2024
- 7 mi
- Baja Orange
- Freedom Road Harley-Davidson - CT's WarrantyForever!® Dealer
With modern function and traditional form, the 2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special motorcycle has a liquid-cooled V-twin engine and a classic Sportster silhouette.REVOLUTIONARY PERFORMANCEA high-revving, liquid-cooled Revolution® Max 975 engine is built into the center of the chassis to …