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“The 2026 Nightster Special takes classic Sportster ™ attitude and rebuilds it for right now. Blacked out style, modern tech, and a ride that barks on command.”
At a Glance
Don’t let the 219 kg. frame fool you. The 2026 Nightster Special is tuned to rip with a high-revving liquid-cooled 975T Revolution Max™ motor, ABS, and full SHOWA suspension. Traction control, a blacked-out powertrain, and modern precision meet throwback attitude to redefine what a classic can be when it’s built for now.
89 HP
66 KW @ 7500 RPM
Horsepower
715 mm
Seat Height, Unladen
5.5 L/100 Km
Fuel Economy
225 Kg
Weight, In Running Order
Liquid-cooled and quick to spin up, the Revolution Max 975T packs 89 HP with torque you’ll feel punching out of corners and winding out on the open road.
At 225 kg with the tank under the seat, the Nightster Special stays planted yet agile, whether filtering through traffic or carving backroads.
Standard pillion pad and footpegs let you bring someone along, or strip it back for a solo stance.
High-rise bars with 127 mm risers put you in a tall, commanding position, giving you leverage in the curves and comfort for when you feel like smashing slab and eating miles.
Glove-friendly, Bluetooth™-enabled display keeps navigation, bike data, and media right where you need them.
Explore the 2026 Nightster Special
The 2026 Nightster Special rides low, leans hard, and shows up with blacked-out style, vintage lines, and a high-revving Revolution Max 975T motor. Ride modes, cruise, and traction control give you the confidence to push, while a 4” TFT brings tech to your fingertips without pulling you out of the ride.
The Revolution Max 975T motor is fully blacked-out, with contrasting matte and gloss finishes and newly non-highlighted fins, for a factory finish that looks as aggressive as it is.
A flat tank-to-fender line and peanut-shaped air cover pull from classic Sportster DNA, topped with a ’70s-inspired tank graphic.
Born from West Coast club style, the headlight mini-fairing adds wind-cutting function to the Nightster Special’s aggressive, “tough guy” silhouette, while full LED lighting keeps that stance lit and visible long after the sun’s down.
Standard pillion pad and footpegs let you bring someone along, or strip it back for a solo stance.
At 225 kg with the tank under the seat, the Nightster Special stays planted yet agile, whether filtering through traffic or carving backroads.
Liquid-cooled and quick to spin up, the Revolution Max 975T packs 89 HP with torque you’ll feel punching out of corners and winding out on the open road.
More travel than legacy Sportsters means a smoother, more powerful ride, all while keeping the twin-shock look that’s pure Harley heritage.
High-rise bars with 127 mm risers put you in a tall, commanding position, giving you leverage in the curves and comfort for when you feel like smashing slab and eating miles.
One of the most efficient ways to get performance out of a V-Twin, the Nightster Special’s two-into-one system is tuned for smooth flow, strong acceleration, and a sharper, more aggressive exhaust note.
With the fuel tank tucked under the seat, a high-performance downdraft intake sits above the Revolution Max 975T, pulling clean air in and pushing responsive power out.
Glove-friendly, Bluetooth™-enabled display keeps navigation, bike data, and media right where you need them.
Road, Rain, Sport, or two custom modes the Nightster Special adapts instantly to how and where you ride. ABS, traction control, drag-torque slip control, TPMS, and standard cruise control add confidence and comfort, whether you’re stretching the bike’s legs across an open highway or watching the sun drop behind the backroads.
Harley-Davidson's Rider Safety Enhancements is all about giving you that extra peace of mind when things get a little unpredictable. It's a set of smart tech that steps in during tricky situations, helping the bike handle traction while you're accelerating, braking, or slowing down. With the Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements, the bike even adjusts for cornering, keeping things smooth and steady without you having to think twice.
ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking under braking and helps the rider maintain control when braking in a straight-line, urgent situation.
The TCS is designed to keep the rear wheel from “spinning out” when the motorcycle is accelerating in a straight line and enhances rider confidence.
DSCS is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip and help prevent rear-wheel lock under powertrain-induced deceleration, which typically occurs when the rider makes an abrupt downshift gear change or quickly reduces the throttle while on wet or slippery road surfaces.
TPMS alerts the rider through the information display to low or high tire air pressure. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is important both for vehicle performance and tire life.
