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2026 test 456 Nightster Special Black/Blood Orange
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Description
2026 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Black/Blood Orange
Introducing the New Classic
Don’t let the 483 lb. 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.
Features May Include:
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Info
Industry
Powersports
Make
test 456
Model
Nightster Special
Trim
Black/Blood Orange
Year
2026
MSRP
12949
Category
Motorcycle
Subcategory
Sport
Specs
Length
89.2 in
Width
33.9 in
Seat Height
Laden: 27.1 in
Ground Clearance
4.7 in
Rake
30
Trail
5.4 in
Wheelbase
60.8 in
Front Tire
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall | 100/90-19 57H
Rear Tire
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall | 150/80B16 77H
Front Tire Width
100 mm
Front Wheel (Dia)
19 in
Rear Tire Width
150 mm
Rear Wheel (Dia)
16 in
Fuel Capacity
3.1 gal
Oil Capacity
w/ filter: 4.75 qt
Weight (Dry)
In Running Order: 483 lb
Engine Type
Revolution® Max 975T
Bore x Stroke
3.82 in x 2.6 in | Displacement: 59.5 cu in
Compression Ratio
12:1
Fuel System
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust
2-into-1; catalyst in header
Torque
Engine: 72 ft-lbs (5750 rpm)
Horsepower
91 hp / 68 kW @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Efficiency
52 mpg
Drive Train
Primary Drive: Gear, 49/89 ratio | Gear Ratios (Overall) 1st: 12.21 | 2nd: 9.022 | 3rd: 6.994 | 4th: 5.641 | 5th: 4.731 | 6th: 4.131)
Chassis
Front Fork: 41mm (1.6 in) SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
Rear Shocks
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.
Wheels
Aluminum cast, silver
Front Brake
Caliper Type: Axially mounted, 4-piston caliper | Rotor Type: Single rotor, floating, hub-mounted
Rear Brake
Caliper Type: Floating, single piston caliper | Rotor type: Solid Uniform Expansion rotor
Headlight(s)
Lights, Rear Turn Signals+ Headlamp: All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting
Fuel Type
Gas
