2026 Harley-Davidson® Nightster® Special Base

Retail Price

$12,499.00

Information

2026 Harley-Davidson® Nightster® Special

Introducing the New Classic

Don’t let the 483 lb. 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.

Features may include:

  • Vintage-Inspired Styling

A flat tank-to-fender line and peanut-shaped air cover pull from classic Sportster® DNA, topped with a ’70s-inspired tank graphic.

  • West Coast Mini-Fairing + LED Lighting

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.

  • Versatile Passenger-Ready Setup

Standard pillion pad and footpegs let you bring someone along, or strip it back for a solo stance.

  • Two-Into-One Exhaust Built to Pull

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

  • Full-Color 4” (102 mm) TFT Display Packed with Info

Glove-friendly, Bluetooth®-enabled display keeps navigation, bike data, and media right where you need them.

  • Selectable Ride Modes + Safety Enhancements

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.

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Highlights

  • Rochester, New York
  • 2026
  • Harley-Davidson®
  • Nightster® Special Base
  • Revolution® Max 975T
  • 6-speed
  • Available

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Harley-Davidson®
  • RH975S Nightster® Special
  • Base
  • Sport
  • Solid Color: $450 | Premium Solids: $650
  • Standard
  • Standard
  • $200
  • $730
  • Revolution® Max 975T
  • Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake VVT; four valves per cylinder
  • 3.82 in. (97 mm)
  • 2.6 in. (66 mm)
  • 59.5 cu in (975 cc)
  • 12:01
  • Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
  • Downdraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media
  • 2-into-1; catalyst in header
  • Semi-Dry Sump
  • 89.2 in. (2,265 mm)
  • 33.9 in. (860 mm)
  • 46.7 in. (1,185 mm)
  • 27.1 in. (688 mm) | Low seat position: | High seat position: N/A | Low seat position with optional ARH suspension: N/A | High seat position with optional ARH suspension: N/A
  • 28.1 in. (715 mm) | Low seat position: | High seat position: N/A | Low seat position with optional ARH suspension: N/A | High seat position with optional ARH suspension: N/A
  • Static: 4.7 in. (120 mm)
  • 30
  • Angle: 28
  • 5.4 in. (137 mm)
  • 60.8 in. (1,545 mm)
  • Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall
  • Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall
  • D401F
  • 100/90-19 57H
  • D401T
  • 150/80B16 77H
  • 3.1 gal. (11.7 l) | Transmission: | Primary Chain Case Capacity: N/A
  • 0.8 gal. (3 l)
  • 4.75 qt. (4.5 l)
  • 2.22 qt. (2.1 l)
  • 465 lb. (211 kg)
  • 483 lb. (219 kg)
  • 922 lb. (418 kg)
  • 353 lb. (160 kg)
  • 595 lb. (270 kg)
  • J1349
  • 72 ft-lb (97 Nm)
  • 91 HP / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm
  • 5,750
  • 32
  • 32
  • 52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km)
  • CO2: | CO2 Testing Method: N/A
  • Gear, 49/89 ratio
  • Belt, 34/80 ratio
  • Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
  • 6-speed
  • 12.21
  • 9.022
  • 6.994
  • 5.641
  • 4.731
  • 4.131
  • Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
  • Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped x-member; MIG welded
  • 41mm (1.6 in) SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
  • Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.
  • Optional Style Type:
  • Aluminum cast, silver
  • Diameter: 19 in. (483 mm) | Width: 2.5 in. (64 mm)
  • Aluminum cast, silver
  • Diameter: 16 in. (406 mm) | Width: 4.25 in. (108 mm)
  • Front: axially mounted, 4-piston caliper; Rear: floating, single piston caliper
  • Rotors: Front: single rotor, floating, hub - mounted; Rear: solid uniform expansion rotor
  • 12.6 in. (320 mm)
  • Thickness: 0.23 in. (5.8 mm)
  • 10.2 in. (260 mm)
  • Thickness: 0.2 in. (5 mm)
  • Standard
  • 4.5 in. (114 mm)
  • 3 in. (76.2 mm)
  • Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F
  • Three-phase, 45 Amp system (300 Watts @13 Volts, 1200 rpm, 585 Watts max power @ 13 Volts, 2250 rpm)
  • 0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
  • Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp: All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting | Lights (as per country regulation), Tail/Stop: All LED rear lighting | Lights (as per country regulation), Front Signal Lights: LED Bullet Turn Signals | Lights, Rear Turn Signals: LED Bullet Turn Signals
  • 4-inch (102 mm) viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable - phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)
  • Screen Size: 4 in (102 mm) | Type: Color TFT | Headset Specifications (if equipped): Bluetooth