2023 Harley-Davidson® Nightster® Special Review | Engine Specs & Technology
Blending classic Sportster® looks with modern tech and an energetic engine, the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster® Special is ready to help you get away from the cares of your day. As a new model for 2023, the Harley-Davidson Nightster Special offers plenty of forward-looking features while also featuring nods to H-D® heritage — like the unique ‘70s-inspired air box cover medallion. Read more about the key features and specs with this 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special review created by the pros at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson. Be sure to set up a time to ride this new Sport bike from the new inventory in Branford, CT, and see what kind of fun it has to offer.
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2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Engine Specs & Powertrain
Carve up city streets and country roads with equal confidence on the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special. It’s powered by a liquid-cooled, V-Twin Revolution® Max 975T engine that makes 70 pound-feet of torque and can get up to 52 combined MPG. The Nightster Special is fed by a 3.1-gallon fuel tank and sends its power through a six-speed transmission.
As a member of the Sport bike family in the H-D lineup, the Nightster Special is tuned for agility and sporty handling. Its dual bending valve conventional forks in the front suspension are designed to support your high-energy handling style. Three pre-programmed ride modes for road, rain, or sport riding, plus a customizable setting, allow you to tailor the ride to your liking.
| Engine |
Revolution Max 975T |
| Engine Bore |
3.82 in. |
| Displacement |
59.5 cu.-in. |
| Horsepower |
90 HP |
| Torque |
70 lb.-ft. |
| Torque RPM |
5,000 RPM |
| Fuel Economy |
52 combined MPG |
2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Safety & Technology
Riding the 2023 Nightster Special is a connected experience — you can tell it’s a new model with tech for modern riders. Bluetooth® with phone and media support allow you to show directions from the H-D App on your phone on the 4-inch round TFT display. Additional readouts on this display include the speedometer, gears, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, temperature, cruise, and fuel range calculator. Additionally, USB-C port support allows you to keep your phone charged.
A full range of LED lighting — including LED headlamp, rear lighting and LED bullet turn signals — helps you stay visible to drivers and light up the road ahead. Beyond the excellent lights, the Nightster Special also offers several convenient standard safety and assistance features, including:
- Anti-lock braking system
- Traction control system
- Drag-torque slip control system
- Tire pressure monitoring system
2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Dimensions
Set off on late-night rides solo, or go two-up on the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special — and ensure your passenger is comfortable and secure with the passenger pillion and foot pegs. You’re set up for a forward-leaning riding position with mid-mount foot controls. The bike measures in at 87 inches long and just over 480 pounds in running order — so it’s easily maneuverable when it’s time to slip back into the garage after a moonlight ride.
Read over the Nightster Special dimensions in the accompanying chart.
| Length |
87 in. |
| Wheelbase |
61.3 in. |
| Laden Seat Height |
27.1 in. |
| Ground Clearance |
4.5 in. |
| Weight (as shipped / running order) |
465 / 483 lbs. |
| Rake |
30 deg. |
| Trail |
5.4 in. |
2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Pricing
The 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special starts at $14,999 MSRP* in Vivid Black, with other colors available for an additional cost.
*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.
Visit Freedom Road Harley-Davidson for a Test Ride
Are you ready to take the Nightster Special for a ride? Browse the new inventory at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson and set up a test ride, or stop by our store in Branford, CT. The H-D pros at our dealership will be happy to help you find your ideal ride, whether this is your first time shopping for a motorcycle, or you’re a long-time member of our local biking community. Have a question? Get in touch with our online contact form or call us at (203) 315-4759.
