Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Harley-davidson Nightster 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible: 75 hp. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp.

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible: 363 kg, 75 hp. Harley-davidson Nightster: 220 kg, 89 hp.

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster

Q: Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible produces 75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson rates this engine primarily by torque; HP figure is an estimate based on dyno data); Harley-davidson Nightster produces 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Harley-davidson Nightster wins by 14 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible 175 km/h (estimated, note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Harley-davidson Nightster 185 km/h (estimated). Harley-davidson Nightster is the faster of the two.

Q: Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible 363 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Nightster 220 kg (wet/curb weight).

Q: Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible 7.2/10 and Harley-davidson Nightster 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Nightster scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible caveat: You ride twisty roads or hot climates. Harley-davidson Nightster caveat: You need long-distance touring comfort daily.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Harley-davidson Cvo Softail Convertible: 75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson rates this engine primarily by torque; HP figure is an estimate based on dyno data) hp, 363 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated, note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.