2025 Harley-Davidson Nightster®
2025 Harley-Davidson Nightster®

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson
Model Year
2025
2025
Model
Nightster®
Nightster®
Model Code
RH975
RH975
Color
Whiskey Fire
Whiskey Fire

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front Caliper - Axially mounted, 4-piston caliper

Rear Caliper - Floating, single piston caliper

Front Rotor - Single rotor, floating, hub - mounted

Rear Rotor - Solid uniform expansion rotor

Front Diameter - 12.6 in. (320 mm)

Rear Diameter - 10.2 in. (260 mm)

Front Thickness - 0.23 in. (5.8 mm)

Rear Thickness - 0.2 in. (5 mm)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Front Caliper - Axially mounted, 4-piston caliper

Rear Caliper - Floating, single piston caliper

Front Rotor - Single rotor, floating, hub - mounted

Rear Rotor - Solid uniform expansion rotor

Front Diameter - 12.6 in. (320 mm)

Rear Diameter - 10.2 in. (260 mm)

Front Thickness - 0.23 in. (5.8 mm)

Rear Thickness - 0.2 in. (5 mm)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Wheels

Front / Rear - Aluminum cast, satin black3

Front Diameter - 19 in. (483 mm)

Rear Diameter - 16 in. (406 mm)

Front Width - 2.5 in. (64 mm)

Rear Width - 4.25 in. (108 mm)

Front / Rear - Aluminum cast, satin black3

Front Diameter - 19 in. (483 mm)

Rear Diameter - 16 in. (406 mm)

Front Width - 2.5 in. (64 mm)

Rear Width - 4.25 in. (108 mm)

Tires

Type - Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

Front - 100 / 90-19 57H

Rear - 150 / 80B16 77H

Front Model - D401F

Rear Model - D401T

Type - Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

Front - 100 / 90-19 57H

Rear - 150 / 80B16 77H

Front Model - D401F

Rear Model - D401T

Dimensions

Length
88.6 in. (2,250 mm)
88.6 in. (2,250 mm)
Height
Overall - 43.5 in. (1,105 mm)
Overall - 43.5 in. (1,105 mm)
Width
33 in. (840 mm)
33 in. (840 mm)
Weight

As Shipped - 465 lb. (211 kg)

In Running Order - 481 lb. (218.2 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 922 lb. (418 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front - 353 lb. (160 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear - 595 lb. (270 kg)

As Shipped - 465 lb. (211 kg)

In Running Order - 481 lb. (218.2 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 922 lb. (418 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front - 353 lb. (160 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear - 595 lb. (270 kg)

Ground Clearance

4.3 in. (110 mm)

Right / Left Lean Angle - 32°

Lean Angle Testing Method - J1168

4.3 in. (110 mm)

Right / Left Lean Angle - 32°

Lean Angle Testing Method - J1168

Wheelbase
60.8 in. (1,545 mm)
60.8 in. (1,545 mm)
Seat Height

Laden - 27.1 in. (688 mm)8

Unladen - 27.8 in. (705 mm)

Laden - 27.1 in. (688 mm)8

Unladen - 27.8 in. (705 mm)

Drivetrain

Transmission
6-speed
6-speed
Primary Drive
Gear, 49/89 ratio
Gear, 49/89 ratio
Final Drive
Belt, 34/80 ratio
Belt, 34/80 ratio

Electrical

Battery

Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM), 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F

Charging - Three-phase, 45A system (300W @13V, 1,200 rpm, 585W max power @ 13V, 2,250 rpm)

Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM), 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F

Charging - Three-phase, 45A system (300W @13V, 1,200 rpm, 585W max power @ 13V, 2,250 rpm)

Instrumentation
Gauges - 4 in. viewable round gauge area analog display with, Speedometer, L/R turn Indication, Traction Control Indication, Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS alert, Fog Lamp Indication, Battery Voltage Alert, High Beam Indicator, Low Fuel Indication, Rear-ABS Disabled Indication, Failure-Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tire Pressure indication, Check Engine Light indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Service Indication
Gauges - 4 in. viewable round gauge area analog display with, Speedometer, L/R turn Indication, Traction Control Indication, Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS alert, Fog Lamp Indication, Battery Voltage Alert, High Beam Indicator, Low Fuel Indication, Rear-ABS Disabled Indication, Failure-Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tire Pressure indication, Check Engine Light indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Service Indication
Lighting

(As per country regulation)2

Headlamp - All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting

Tail / Stop - All LED rear lighting

Front Signal Lights - LED Bullet Turn Signals

(As per country regulation)2

Headlamp - All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting

Tail / Stop - All LED rear lighting

Front Signal Lights - LED Bullet Turn Signals

Advanced Electronics

Screen Size - 4 in. Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD (102 mm)

Type - Analog display

Languages - English (default)

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS) - Total Odometer (Selectable Miles or km), Trip A/B, Gear Position Indication, Fuel Range, 12/24 hr. Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Fuel Level, Ride Mode Indication

Screen Size - 4 in. Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD (102 mm)

Type - Analog display

Languages - English (default)

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS) - Total Odometer (Selectable Miles or km), Trip A/B, Gear Position Indication, Fuel Range, 12/24 hr. Clock, Digital Tachometer, Segmented Fuel Level, Ride Mode Indication

Engine

Engine

Revolution® Max 975T7

Valves - Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake VVT, four valves per cylinder

Air Cleaner - Downdraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media

Revolution® Max 975T7

Valves - Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake VVT, four valves per cylinder

Air Cleaner - Downdraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media

Cooling
Coolant Capacity - 2.22 qt. (2.1 l)
Coolant Capacity - 2.22 qt. (2.1 l)
Horsepower
91 hp (68 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
91 hp (68 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Displacement
975 cc (59.5 ci)
975 cc (59.5 ci)
Bore x Stroke
3.82 x 2.6 in. (97 x 66 mm)
3.82 x 2.6 in. (97 x 66 mm)
Torque

72 ft. lb. (97 Nm)5 @ 5,750 rpm

Testing Method - J1349

Rider Safety Enhancements - Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS)

72 ft. lb. (97 Nm)5 @ 5,750 rpm

Testing Method - J1349

Rider Safety Enhancements - Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS)

Compression Ratio
12:1
12:1
Gear Ratio

Overall

1st - 12.21

2nd - 9.022

3rd - 6.994

4th - 5.641

5th - 4.731

6th - 4.131

Overall

1st - 12.21

2nd - 9.022

3rd - 6.994

4th - 5.641

5th - 4.731

6th - 4.131

Clutch
Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist and slip, 1090N
Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist and slip, 1090N
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)6
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)6
Exhaust
2-into-1, catalyst in header
2-into-1, catalyst in header
Starting
0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
Lubrication
System - Semi-Dry Sump
System - Semi-Dry Sump
Fuel Capacity

3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Reserve, Fuel Injection (warning light) - 0.8 gal. (3 l)

3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Reserve, Fuel Injection (warning light) - 0.8 gal. (3 l)

Oil Capacity
With filter - 4.75 qt. (4.5 l)
With filter - 4.75 qt. (4.5 l)
MPG Rating
Estimated City / Hwy - 52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km)
Estimated City / Hwy - 52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km)

Operational

Frame

Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged mid-structure

Swingarm - Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped x-member, MIG welded

Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged mid-structure

Swingarm - Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped x-member, MIG welded

Front Suspension
Travel - 4.5 in. (114 mm)
Travel - 4.5 in. (114 mm)
Rear Suspension

Shocks - Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment

Travel - 3 in. (76.2 mm)

Shocks - Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment

Travel - 3 in. (76.2 mm)

Rake
30°
30°
Trail
5.4 in. (137 mm)
5.4 in. (137 mm)
Fork

Front - 41 mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Angle - 28°

Front - 41 mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Angle - 28°

Other

Additional Colors

Vivid Black

Billiard Gray

Whiskey Fire

Snake Venom

Vivid Black

Billiard Gray

Whiskey Fire

Snake Venom

Includes
Security System
Security System
Warranty

24 months (unlimited mileage)

Service Interval - First 1,000 mi. (1,600 km), every 5,000 mi. (8,000 km) thereafter

24 months (unlimited mileage)

Service Interval - First 1,000 mi. (1,600 km), every 5,000 mi. (8,000 km) thereafter

Features

Design

  • Cast wheels and LED lighting improve performance with style, and a fully blacked-out powertrain complements the bold vintage tank medallion and nostalgic Sportster® silhouette.

Innovation

  • Ride Modes, Rider Safety Enhancements, and a clear display to navigate them—all without compromising the Nightster’s timelessly handsome style.

Performance

  • Radical sport performance in classic cruiser form, the Nightster blends the benefits of high-revving, liquid-cooled power with iconic Sportster® design.

Pricing

  • California customers are subject to a California Emissions fee; see Dealer for details - $200

Design

  • Cast wheels and LED lighting improve performance with style, and a fully blacked-out powertrain complements the bold vintage tank medallion and nostalgic Sportster® silhouette.

Innovation

  • Ride Modes, Rider Safety Enhancements, and a clear display to navigate them—all without compromising the Nightster’s timelessly handsome style.

Performance

  • Radical sport performance in classic cruiser form, the Nightster blends the benefits of high-revving, liquid-cooled power with iconic Sportster® design.

Pricing

  • California customers are subject to a California Emissions fee; see Dealer for details - $200