Harley Davidson Nightster

The Harley-Davidson Nightster features the new Revolution Max 975T powertrain, getting a 975cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine, pumping out 90PS and 95Nm, mated to a 6-speed transmission. Moving on from its olden days, Harley has equipped this engine with modern bits like variable valve timing, hydraulic valve lash adjustment and counterbalancers. 

Harley has left no stone unturned when it comes to the Nightster’s underpinnings. Its chassis uses the engine as a stressed member coupled to an aluminium subframe. The chassis is linked to a premium 41mm Showa Dual Bending Valves at the front while the rear gets emulsion shocks which are adjustable for preload. For braking, a 320mm disc at the front is paired with a 260mm disc at the rear. It gets Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall tyres wrapped on a 19-incher up front and a 16-incher at the rear. At 705mm, its seat height is easily accessible for riders of all sizes. The puny 110mm of ground clearance though, can be an issue for our miserable roads.