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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Nightster 975 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883

Harley-davidson Nightster 975 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Nightster 975 vs Harley-davidson Iron 883. Harley-davidson Nightster 975: 90 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Iron 883: 53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Nightster 975 Harley-davidson Iron 883
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
95 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
256 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
90 hp @ 7,500 rpm
53 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak hp figures; this is a widely accepted dyno-tested estimate)
Torque
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
170 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Nightster 975
Harley-davidson Nightster 975
7.5/10

"A flawed but genuinely exciting used buy with real character."

Pros
+Punchy, characterful 975cc motor
+Genuinely agile handling
+Strong build quality overall
Cons
Terrible stock seat comfort
Short real-world tank range
Cramped for taller riders
Harley-davidson Iron 883
Harley-davidson Iron 883
7.0/10

"A flawed but lovable urban scrapper that earns its cult status."

Pros
+Bulletproof resale value
+Parts absurdly cheap and available
+Low seat, beginner-friendly height
Cons
Vibration kills long-distance comfort
Tiny 3.3-gallon fuel tank
Underpowered stock above 60mph

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Caltric O-Ring Drive Chain Compatible with Harley Davidson Xlh883 Xlh-883 Sportster 883 1984-1989 1991 1992 Black
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Caltric O-Ring Drive Chain Compatible with Harley Davidson Xlh883 Xlh-883 Sportster 883 1984-1989 1991 1992 Black
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Caltric Front Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Harley Davidson Xl883N Xl 883N Iron 883 2014 2015 2016
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V-Twin Oil Change Kit Synthetic w/Black Filter, Sportster
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Energizer TX14L AGM Motorcycle 12V Battery, 200 Cold Cranking Amps and 12 Ahr. Replaces: YTX14L-BS and others
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Dunlop D402 Front Motorcycle Tire MH90-21 (54H) Black Wall Compatible With Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom XL1200C 1996-2010
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Dunlop D402 Front Motorcycle Tire MH90-21 (54H) Black Wall Compatible With Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom XL1200C 1996-2010
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Caltric Drive Chain Compatible with Harley Davidson Xlh1100 Sportster Xlh-1100 1967-1982
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AJC Battery Compatible with Harley-Davidson RH975S Nightster Special 975CC Motorcycle Battery (2023)
Battery
AJC Battery Compatible with Harley-Davidson RH975S Nightster Special 975CC Motorcycle Battery (2023)
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100/90-19 (57H) Dunlop D401 Front Motorcycle Tire Wide White Wall for Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N 2009-2016
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100/90-19 (57H) Dunlop D401 Front Motorcycle Tire Wide White Wall for Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N 2009-2016
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Front and Rear Brake Pads for Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 XL1200C Custom 2004-2013 /Sportster 883 SuperLow Custom/ XL1200L Sportster Low 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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Front and Rear Brake Pads for Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 XL1200C Custom 2004-2013 /Sportster 883 SuperLow Custom/ XL1200L Sportster Low 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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V-Twin Oil Change Kit Synthetic w/Black Filter, Sportster
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V-Twin Oil Change Kit Synthetic w/Black Filter, Sportster
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