Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison

Harley-Davidson launched the new Nightster in India at a starting price of Rs 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned below the Sportster S, Harley-Davidson categorises the Nightster under the brand's “sport” category. It is powered by the company’s new Revolution Max 975T v-twin engine which makes 88.5 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 95 Nm of peak torque at 5,750 rpm. It is stylish motorcycle but not the most practical. But if it is a style statement you want to make, few motorcycles do it better than the H-D Nightster.

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S certainly has a lot going for it. Great looks, a punchy engine, and all the latest electronics and chassis components that you may seek in a thoroughly modern motorcycle. But the lack of suspension travel, and the feet forward riding position robs the Sportster S of comfort and practicality. Limited fuel tank capacity, and ergonomics aren’t suitable to take the Sportster S out for a long-ish ride. As a motorcycle, the new Sportster S makes a solid case as a modern-day Harley-Davidson. The design may have polarising opinions, particularly from the ‘classic’ Harley faithful. Despite its negatives, it does make for an attractive proposition, if it’s a quintessential Harley-Davidson one is looking for, in a more modern, performance-oriented avatar.