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Nightster - Ready to Roll

The Nightster takes the sportster models to a whole new level. With the excellant perfomance exspected from the sportster class the styling and looks of the Nightster change every thing. It's fast and nimble , the seat could use alittle more padding but if i wanted a cadillac thats what i would have... bought. It gets more attention in public than any other bike i've owned and more attention than the other Harleys my friends ride. Mini Apes , Forward Controls and Vance&Hines SideShots, make the look abit more old school, I recomend anyone interested in a Harley check out the Nightster. Read Full Review

1200 Nightster Not Just a City Bike

One thing I have read again and again about the Harley Sportster is how much it vibrates at speeds above 60 mph, however, the 2009 Nightster rides as smooth as velvet at 70 and 80 mph. With a windshield, it is perfect for freeway riding. With forward controls and a sissy bar, it would be a perfect... sport touring bike. Definitely no need to trade up! Read Full Review

Still smilin'

Fell in love with the Nightster on the HD showroom floor (classic HD orange and black). I was looking for a first bike and thought about the 883, but after riding both, went for the Nightster and am still smiling. I find it nimble and sized right for a novice, but my long-time HD riding veteran fr...iends love the bike's old school looks, torque, and speed. Bottom line: A simply laid-out, all-Harley head-turner with plenty of grit & style. Read Full Review

Not Just a Starter Bike

I have a 2009 Nightster and I love it. The bike looks like no other Harley on the road. I also like the Nightster's chrome accents coupled with the blacked-out parts. You feel the road on this bike, which is great for carving corners and city traffic riding, but can be a bit rough over bumps and ...pot holes. The riding position is relaxed and comfortable. Most riders wonder if they're too tall for the Nightster, but I would gauge anyone with an inseam of 33/34 or less will fit quite well, no matter their height. I bought the Nightster as my "Starter Bike" until I felt comfortable riding a bigger bike. However, I'm finding that I really love this Nightster. It's not just a starter bike and it stands defiantly against the saying that bigger is always better. Read Full Review

First bike and loving it!

I purchased my 08 Nightster about 8 months ago after completing my local motorcycle safety course and I absolutely dig it. Admittedly I am a novice in regards to bikes, but as far as a stock bike goes, this one is great. There are only 2 gripes that I have about this bike:



1 - the mid controls ...- to start off I liked the mid controls because they gave me increased confidence and allowed me to "master" the bike quicker. I am 6 foot and just added on forward controls and it makes the bike A LOT more comfortable.

2 - The seat - the brawler seat is not comfortable at all. I can stand it for about an hour before riding would become annoying. Needless to say a new seat is my next upgrade. Read Full Review