HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2026 NIGHTSTER SPECIAL

“The 2026 Nightster Special takes classic Sportster ^™ attitude and rebuilds it for right now. Blacked out style, modern tech, and a ride that barks on command.” 

AT A GLANCE

Introducing the New Classic

Don’t let the 219 kg. 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.  

Tech Specs

 Mile-Munching Revolution Max 975T Motor 

Liquid-cooled and quick to spin up, the Revolution Max 975T packs 89 HP with torque you’ll feel punching out of corners and winding out on the open road. 

Lightweight + Balanced for Carving and Cornering

At 225 kg with the tank under the seat, the Nightster Special stays planted yet agile, whether filtering through traffic or carving backroads. 

Versatile Passenger-Ready Setup  

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

Comfortable High-Rise Bars + 127 mm Risers

High-rise bars with 127 mm risers put you in a tall, commanding position, giving you leverage in the curves and comfort for when you feel like smashing slab and eating miles. 

Full-Color 102 mm TFT Display Packed with Info 

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

“It’s got that low, mean stance I love, but the way it handles? That was a surprise. 

It’s easy to throw around but still feels solid on the highway.” 

This Is What Comes Next.

The 2026 Nightster Special rides low, leans hard, and shows up with blacked-out style, vintage lines, and a high-revving Revolution Max 975T motor. Ride modes, cruise, and traction control give you the confidence to push, while a 4” TFT brings tech to your fingertips without pulling you out of the ride.

RIDER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS

Harley-Davidson’s Rider Safety Enhancements is all about giving you that extra peace of mind when things get a little unpredictable. It’s a set of smart tech that steps in during tricky situations, helping the bike handle traction while you’re accelerating, braking, or slowing down. With the Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements, the bike even adjusts for cornering, keeping things smooth and steady without you having to think twice.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS is designed to prevent the wheels from locking under braking and helps the rider maintain control when braking in a straight-line, urgent situation.

Traction Control System (TCS)

The TCS is designed to keep the rear wheel from “spinning out” when the motorcycle is accelerating in a straight line and enhances rider confidence.

Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS)

DSCS is designed to reduce excessive rear-wheel slip and help prevent rear-wheel lock under powertrain-induced deceleration, which typically occurs when the rider makes an abrupt downshift gear change or quickly reduces the throttle while on wet or slippery road surfaces.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

TPMS alerts the rider through the information display to low or high tire air pressure. Maintaining proper tire air pressure is important both for vehicle performance and tire life.

Technical Specifications