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Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Comparison

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Billiard Gray and Brilliant Red
Harley-Davidson Sportster SEdit
₹18.05 Lakh

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Billiard Gray and Whiskey Fire
Harley-Davidson NightsterEdit
₹14.54 Lakh

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₹33,329

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹26,848

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Brochure
-
-
Rating
-
-

Engine Type
Revolution® Max 1250T
Revolution® Max 975T
Displacement
1252 cc
975 cc
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
No. of Cylinders
2
2
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
105 mm
97 mm
Stroke
72.3 mm
66 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.0:1
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0

Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Navigation
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
USB Charging Port
-
Music Control
-
Cruise Control
-
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System,Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Fog Lamp Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System
Seat Type
Single
Single
Clock
Passenger Footrest
Body Graphics
-

Mobile Application
-
Pass Switch
Clock
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Sports
Traction Control
Additional Features
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System,Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Fog Lamp Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System
Passenger Footrest
Engine Kill Switch
Display
4 Inch TFT
4 Inch LCD
Service Due Indicator
-
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Tachometer
-
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital
Tripmeter
-
Digital
Fuel Gauge
-
Digital

Overall Mileage
19.6 kmpl
18.18 kmpl

Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
-

Width
840 mm
840 mm
Length
2270 mm
2250 mm
Fuel Capacity
11.7 L
11.7 L
Saddle Height
765 mm
705 mm
Ground Clearance
90 mm
110 mm
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1545 mm
Dry Weight
221 kg
211 kg
Kerb Weight
228 kg
221 kg
Engine Oil
4.5 L
4.5 L

Headlight
LED
LED
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Projector Headlights
-
LED Taillights
-
Low Battery Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
DRLs
-

Radial Tyre
-
Tyre Brand
Dunlop
Dunlop

Top Speed
230 kmph
180 kmph

Peak Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Suspension Rear
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/80-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Frame
-
Hoop-style Frame

Mobile Application
-

Calls & Messaging
-
Navigation assist
-
Low battery alert

Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison with similar bikes

Harley-Davidson Nightster Comparison with similar bikes

Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

  • Strong 1252cc mid-range torque performance
  • Advanced cornering ABS and traction control
  • Fully adjustable Showa suspension components
  • Low 765mm accessible seat height
  • 4-inch TFT with Bluetooth connectivity

Harley-Davidson Nightster

  • Strong and responsive 975 cc engine
  • Lightweight feel for its segment
  • Multiple ride modes improve adaptability
  • Premium Brembo braking hardware

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