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.

Ready to start planning for your next purchase? Check out some of the helpful tools from our finance center, including our online trade-in form.

We would love to invite you into the H-D® community, whether the Nightster is the first bike you’re considering or you’re a long-time rider. Let us know how we can help when you contact us online or by calling or texting us at (203) 315-4759.

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2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster with rider under a bridge

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
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.

2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster gears and suspension detail
2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster parked outside a building

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.
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.

Two 2024 Harley-Davidson Nightsters parked by building with lens flares
2024 Harley-Davidson Nightster front wheel and engine

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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    At 481 lbs wet with a low 27” seat height, the 2026 Nightster carries its weight where it counts: low, centered, and in your control. Add a blacked-out 975T Revolution Max® motor, selectable ride modes, LED lighting, and legacy Sportster styling, and you’ve got an incomparably capable machine, no …

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    At 481 lbs wet with a low 27” seat height, the 2026 Nightster carries its weight where it counts: low, centered, and in your control. Add a blacked-out 975T Revolution Max® motor, selectable ride modes, LED lighting, and legacy Sportster styling, and you’ve got an incomparably capable machine, no …

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    At 481 lbs wet with a low 27” seat height, the 2026 Nightster carries its weight where it counts: low, centered, and in your control. Add a blacked-out 975T Revolution Max® motor, selectable ride modes, LED lighting, and legacy Sportster styling, and you’ve got an incomparably capable machine, no …

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    At 481 lbs wet with a low 27” seat height, the 2026 Nightster carries its weight where it counts: low, centered, and in your control. Add a blacked-out 975T Revolution Max® motor, selectable ride modes, LED lighting, and legacy Sportster styling, and you’ve got an incomparably capable machine, no …

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2024 & 2025 STREET GLIDE® AND CRUISER OFFER 

Financing Offer available only on select, new untitled 2025 or 2024 Harley-Davidson® motorcycles financed through Eaglemark Savings Bank and is subject to credit approval. Not valid in conjunction with other offers. Other terms, conditions, and limitations may apply. Dealer participation may vary. 

 $1,000 Trade-In Assistance available on the purchase of select new, 2024 and 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® and Cruiser motorcycles when any motorcycle is traded in. Offer valid at participating Harley-Davidson® dealerships in the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, on eligible models that are available and in dealer stock between April 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Dealer participation may vary. Offer subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Additional restrictions may apply. See your participating Harley-Davidson® dealer for complete details. 

 $500 Customer Cash Offer valid toward the purchase price of select new, untitled 2024 and 2025 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide® and Cruiser motorcycles available and in stock at participating H‑D® dealerships in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Eligible customers must visit H‑D.com/Military or H‑D.com/Police and validate eligibility through ID.me to receive a unique H‑D Hero Offer code. Offer valid only for the named eligible individual, is non‑transferable, and must be presented at time of purchase. Offer valid on purchases made between April 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026. Limit one offer per eligible customer and per eligible motorcycle purchase. Offer may not be applied toward a motorcycle down payment and is not valid on prior purchases or future motorcycle orders after June 30, 2026. This Offer may be combined with certain in‑market Harley-Davidson® promotions; however, restrictions apply. See your authorized Harley-Davidson® dealership for details on eligible offer combinations, including Harley-Davidson® finance offers. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent and is non‑refundable. Harley-Davidson® and participating dealers are not responsible for lost or stolen offer codes. Offer subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. 

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