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Year
2021
Year
2026
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Parent Company
Harley-Davidson
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
Harley-Davidson
Make
Harley-Davidson
Display Name
Sportster® S
Display Name
Sportster® Nightster® Special
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2021
Introduction Year
2023
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$14,999
MSRP
$12,499
Destination Charge
390
Destination Charge
730
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles)
Unlimited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Revolution® Max
Engine Brand Name
Revolution® Max 975T
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7500
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque RPM
6000
Torque RPM
5750
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12:1
Compression Ratio
12:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
121
Horsepower (bhp)
91
Torque (Nm)
127.4
Torque (Nm)
97
Bore (mm/in)
104.9 / 4.13
Bore (mm/in)
97 / 3.82
Stroke (in/mm)
2.85 / 72.4
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
1252 / 76.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
975 / 59.5
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
49
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
52
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.8
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
4.5
Valves
-
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Overdrive
No
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Final Drive Ratio
-
Final Drive Ratio
2.5
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
89.2 / 2265.7
Length (in/mm)
89.2 / 2265
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.8 / 1518.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60.8 / 1545
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
3.7 / 94
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
486 / 220.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
465 / 211
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
502 / 227.7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
483 / 219
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.1 / 11.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.1 / 11.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.58
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.1
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
33.9 / 860
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
46.7 / 1185
GVWR (lbs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
922
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.8 / 3
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
43 / 1092.2
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
41 / 1041.4
Front Travel (in/mm)
-
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.5 / 114
Rear Travel (in/mm)
-
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3 / 76.2
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Width
160
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
V
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
V
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson 160/70 TR17 73V
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series 100/90 R19 57H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson 180/70 R16 77V
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series 150/80 R16 77H
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.3
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Brembo®
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.6 / 751.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 715
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Multi-Lingual Instrumentation
Standard
Multi-Lingual Instrumentation
Standard
Type
LED
Type
LED
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer Brand
-
Engine Immobilizer Brand
Digitally Encoded Security System™ (DESS)
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
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