Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117 vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117 vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117: ~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 303 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
303 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~100 hp @ 5,020 rpm
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated; governed/limited in practice)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
303 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Softail Breakout 117
7.8/10
"A stunning, straight-line bruiser that absolutely earns its keep."
Pros
+Jaw-dropping visual presence
+Enormous usable torque
+Solid long-haul reliability
Cons
−Terrible cornering clearance
−Eats rear tires fast
−Heavy for tight maneuvering
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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