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Motorcycle specifications Harley-DavidsonRH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 A shadow in the night.

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As a sign of Harley's new doctrine, the entry-level range is no longer powered by an engine worthy of the 50s (remember the Ironhead in the 883 and 1200 Sportster). Today, it's a 21st-century, multi-valve, liquid-cooled, variable-timing engine that's offered at the front of the catalog. The motorcycle that hosts it is not there to laugh but to shudder; it's called the Nightster.

Far more modern than the Sportsters of yesteryear, it can't boast the same success: less traditional, far more expensive, not quite as "small-bore" as the Iron, it has a whole new territory to discover and conquer. To make a little more room for itself, it hunts in the night with a new companion: the Special. It's an even better-equipped model, with more ergonomic features for the rider.

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Simply changing the handlebar risers and the position of the handlebar (5 cm up and 2.5 cm back) was enough to convert the riding attitude. When the Nightster asks you to grab the front, the Special invites you to laugh at the road.
But not alone. A passenger can take a seat, with the addition of a saddle.... Almost extra. That's fine for a night out or a charming getaway, but don't expect any promises of touring.

Fortunately , that's not all. The Nighster Special also boasts new rims, TPMS tire pressure monitoring as standard, cruise control, a USB port and a more technological TFT screen. Apparently borrowed from the Sportster 1250 S, this 4-inch window provides all the info you need, and can be paired with a smartphone via Bluetooth. This allows you to manage your calls or install a navigation system via the H-D app.

The Nightster also features an engine derived from that of the Pan-America. Revised for displacement and power, this "Revolution Max 975T" twin is a far cry from the brand's canon. Its super-square dimensions and very correct compression ratio, 89 hp at 7,500 rpm and 9.7 mkg at 5,750 rpm, are clearly freshening things up. Almost identical values to the sporty old XR 1200... but with a very different character.

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special and driving assistance that its ancestor couldn't even imagine. The RH 975 is equipped with three riding modes (Road, Sport and Rain), ABS, traction control and a residual torque control system, to "digest" the return of power from the rear wheel in the event of sudden deceleration.

The engine and chassis do not differ in any way between the Nightster and the Nightster Special. Nor do the 11.7-liter fuel tank under the saddle, with filler hole hidden under the seat, the brakes with a single disc per wheel - 320 and 240 mm, the all-LED lighting, the minimalist frame, the Showa fork or the two rear shocks. From one to the other, the riding position changes, but the machine remains the same.

The 975 Nightster Special is more different than special. It's better equipped, less selfish, more inclined to defend itself at night. Like its sibling, it's A2-compatible.

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Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special (2025) : What you need to know before you buy

Prices

Basic version
GermanyGermany
15 990 €
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
£ 14 499
BelgiumBelgium
16 995 €
SpainSpain
18 000 €
United StatesUnited States
$12 499
FranceFrance
16 690 €
ItalyItaly
16 900 €
LuxembourLuxembour
16 395 €
PortugalPortugal
17 300 €
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
14 900 CH

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Specifications

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025
  • Chassis
  • Frame : Steel tube structures
  • Fuel capacity : 11,70 liters (3,09 US gallons)
  • Seat height : 715 mm (28,15 in)
  • Length : 2 265 mm (89,17 in)
  • Width : 860 mm (33,86 in)
  • Min height : 1 108 mm (43,62 in)
  • Wheelbase : 1 545 mm (60,83 in)
  • Dry weight : 216 kg (476 lb)
  • Curb mass : 225 kg (496 lb)
Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 specifications
  • Transmission
  • 6 stage gearbox , manual
  • Secondary belt drive
  • Rear axle
  • Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 76,20 mm (3 in)
  • Preload adjustment
  • Braking 1 disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), single-piston caliper
  • Rear tire : 150 / 80 - 16 → Order this type of tire
  • Pressure : 2.8 bar
  • Options/Equipment
  • Brake assist : ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • Engine-brake control
  • Traction control
  • Aluminium rims
  • Number of riding modes : 3
  • USB plug
  • Cruise control
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • TFT Full-Colour screen size: 10,16 cm (4 inches)

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Price

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : $12499
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 Undisclosed
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : $13595
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 Undisclosed
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 : $9999
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 Undisclosed

Acceleration

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 Undisclosed
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 3.9 s
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 Undisclosed
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 Undisclosed
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 Undisclosed
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 3.9 s

Fuel consumption

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : 5,50 liters/100km (0,43 mpg)
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 5,10 liters/100km (0,46 mpg)
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : 5,10 liters/100km (0,46 mpg)
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 : 5,30 liters/100km (0,44 mpg)
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 Undisclosed
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 5,10 liters/100km (0,46 mpg)

Range

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : 213 km (132 miles)
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 275 km (171 miles)
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : 284 km (176 miles)
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 : 257 km (160 miles)
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 Undisclosed
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 275 km (171 miles)

Torque

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : 9.7 mkg
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 11.2 mkg
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : 11.4 mkg
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 : 10 mkg
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 : 8.9 mkg
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 11.2 mkg

Power

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : 89 ch (87,80 hp)
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 95 ch (93,70 hp)
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : 105 ch (103,60 hp)
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 : 88,40 ch (87,20 hp)
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 : 85 ch (83,80 hp)
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 95 ch (93,70 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio * Ratio calculated from full weight

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : 2.46 kg/ch
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 2.29 kg/ch *
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : 1.96 kg/ch *
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 : 2.58 kg/ch *
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 : 2.79 kg/ch
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 2.29 kg/ch *

Torque-to-Weight ratio * Ratio calculated from full weight

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : 22.27 kg/mkg
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 19.15 kg/mkg *
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : 17.81 kg/mkg *
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 : 22.47 kg/mkg *
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 : 26.29 kg/mkg
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 19.15 kg/mkg *

Speed

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : 200 km/h (124,30 mph)
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 203 km/h (126,10 mph)
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : 210 km/h (130,50 mph)
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 : 180 km/h (111,80 mph)
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 203 km/h (126,10 mph)

CO² emissions

Harley-Davidson RH 975 S Nightster Special 2025 : 130 g/km
BMW 1200 R 12 2025 : 119 g/km
Triumph 1200 Speed Twin 2025 : 116 g/km
Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT Special Editon 2025 : 123 g/km
Indian 999 Scout Sixty Bobber 2025 Undisclosed
BMW 1200 R 12 Julie Wood 2025 : 119 g/km
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