There are two generations of Nightster. The first is a Sportster variant that was produced from 2007 to 2012, using the 1200cc engine. It had the same low seat and riding position of the Sportster XL883L, but a useful increase in power.
Harley-Davidson revived the Nightster name ten years after production of the XL1200N finished. The 2022 Nightster has a 975cc version of the Revolution Max V-twin engine, which is used in a bigger 1250cc capacity for the Sportster S and Pan America models.
The current Nightster has a classic silhouette that resembles the original Sportster. Handling is improved over the XL series, although ground clearance is limited. Put this one in the same ‘modern classic’ territory as the Triumph Bonneville Bobber and Indian Scout.
It’s only three weeks since Harley-Davidson pulled the sheets off the 2022 Nightster, giving us a look at the spiritual successor to the original Sportster. But six months ago, pre-production versions of the new bikes were discreetly delivered to a select group of six customizers in the US, England, Germany, China and Japan. Hideya Togashi…
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There’s a staggering number of aftermarket Harley-Davidson Sportster parts on the market, and nobody knows this better than Jimmy Chou. His father started a company in Taiwan back in 1983, that handles manufacturing for a number of top aftermarket brands. So Jimmy literally grew up around motorcycle parts. Then, a couple of years ago, he…
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Flat track is where it’s at. It’s a shot of adrenaline for both fans and racers, and the ‘go fast, turn left’ bikes look terrific. It’s also one of the few codes where Harley is still competitive. The XR-750 ruled the roost in the 70s, and today it’s the weapon of choice for stars like…
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I’ve always thought that the older Nightsters are the best-looking Harley Sportster variant. The mix of dark finishes, wire wheels and blacked-out hubs gave them a subtle, low-key vibe. This custom Nightster is anything but subtle, though. And none the worse for it. Nicknamed ‘Traffic,’ it’s the work of Chicago-based Bull Cycles, the shop run…
Read more »Deus has put the 562 lb Harley-Davidson Nightster onto a weight-loss programme and created a motorcycle with looks that could kill. The…
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