The History of the Nightster

POSTED: 01/06/2022

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Born at night, raised with its rider...

One of the most famous motorcycle lines from Harley-Davidson® has to be the Sportster® range. The bikes in the Sportser® range offer bundles of power, low weight advantages and styling that'll turn heads wherever you ride. Let's take a look back at the Nightster™ and how it fits into the world renowned Sportster® line-up - exploring where it came from and where it is today.

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The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson

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The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson 2007 Model
The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson 2007 Entry

Own the night

Storming onto the scene, the Nightster™ took Harley® fans by surprise. Demanding attention, the Nightster™ took a totally different visual path from the rest of the Sportster® range. Swapping out some of the chrome finish for a black finish and chopping off the fenders for more of a bobber look. Representing a brand new direction for the brand, the Nightster™ stirred up conversations everywhere.

The Nightster™ packed triple-digit speed with reports of it getting to 107mph. From factory, riders would get 58HP and 64Nm torque, which was arguably enough for thrill-seeking cruiser riders. The model was aimed at riders yet to have grey hair and came in at around £8,000.

The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson 2009 Model
The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson 2009 Entry

Cut back on the size

The trend for blacked out cruisers was booming and becoming more popular by the day. In 2009 Harley-Davidson® released a smaller version of the Nightster™ with a blacked-out engine casing and a darker all-round feel. The handlebars pulled closer together and even more of a bobber stance developed, giving the riders what they were craving within this stripped-down cruiser look.

The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson 2012 Model
The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson 2012 Entry

Goodbye for now

Although the Nightster™ was a key transitional trendsetter in the late 2000s and sold out as soon as they came in, Harley-Davidson® discontinued the Nightster™. Although this Sportster® was saying goodbye, for now, the Sportster® range continued for a few more years before making a remastered first appearance with the Sportster® S in 2021.

The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson 2022 Model
The History of the Sportster Nightster - Harley-Davidson 2012 Entry

The return of the Nightster™

Harley-Davidson® has brought back the Nightster™ for the next chapter of the Sportster® legacy. This time, they packed in a huge amount of power utilising the new Revolution Max™ engine and kept weight to a minimum by using only lightweight components. The bike is nimble and lightweight, allowing an easier riding posture than previous versions, with midfoot controls and low rise handlebars. 

Bringing the bike into the future, the fuel tank has been reworked and is now located under the seat for a lower centre of gravity. Technology has been adapted around the model, to enhance its natural innovative styling and the airbox cover takes the place of where you'd usually find the fuel tank. Aiming to keep attracting younger riders, Harley-Davidson® has priced this as their entry-level bike, starting at £12,995 with fantastic finance rates available.

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