Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Harley Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs. 16.49 Lakh which is Rs. 3.10 Lakh costlier than base model of Harley Davidson Nightster priced at Rs. 13.39 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl whereas the mileage of Harley Davidson Nightster is 18.1 kmpl. In technical specifications, Harley Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine , while Harley Davidson Nightster is powered by 975 cc engine. Harley Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 different colours while Harley Davidson Nightster comes with 6 colours. The Comparison Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Harley Davidson Nightster can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sportster S vs Nightster

Key Highlights Sportster S STDNightster STD
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250T Revolution™ Max 975T
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
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Sportster S vs Nightster Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley Davidson Sportster S STDHarley Davidson Nightster STD
Rating
26 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name Harley Davidson Harley Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 13.39 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250T Revolution™ Max 975T
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Harley Davidson Nightster Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 45,149 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 36,661 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 43,717 Sportster S Insurance Rs. 38,852 Nightster Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Revolution® Max 1250T
Revolution™ Max 975T
Engine Displacement
1252 cc
975 cc
Max Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
105 mm
97 mm
Stroke
72.3 mm
66 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
19.6 kmpl
19.6 kmpl
Top Speed
230 kmph
180 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/80-16
Peak Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Pirelli
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
221 kg
211 kg
Seat height
765 mm
705 mm
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1545 mm
Length
2270 mm
2250 mm
Ground Clearance
90 mm
110 mm
Fuel Capacity
11.8 Liters
11.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
228 Kg
221 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
765 mm
705 mm

Additional Features
ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM, RAKE/TRAIL - 30/148 mm
Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
...
Frame
...
Hoop-style Frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
4 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs
...

Is Harley-Davidson Sportster S Better Than Harley-Davidson Nightster?

67% users have chosen Harley-Davidson Sportster S over Harley-Davidson Nightster in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 55 users have also rated Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Harley-Davidson Nightster on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and features in your bike. But Harley-Davidson Nightster is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Nightster Sportster S
Mileage 3.4 3.0
Performance 4.1 5.0
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 3.1 4.0
Features 4.7 4.0
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Which bike is best between Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Harley Davidson Nightster?
As per the users experiences Harley Davidson Sportster S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and features in your bike. But Harley Davidson Nightster is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Harley Davidson Nightster?
The Harley Davidson Nightster is cheaper than Harley Davidson Sportster S by Rs. 3.10 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Harley Davidson Nightster?
For the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 975 cc Petrol engine of Nightster produces 89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Harley Davidson Sportster S has better performance.

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