Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Sport vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Sport vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Sport: 63 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated stock output) hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), 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 Sportster 1200 Sport
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
253 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
63 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated stock output)
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
253 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Sportster 1200 Sport
7.8/10
"The sharpest Sportster ever built, still worth every dollar used."
Pros
+Dual front discs stop properly
+Adjustable suspension, rare here
+Bulletproof engine with parts everywhere
Cons
−Pushrod tube oil seepage common
−Primary chain tensioner wears fast
−Heat soak in slow traffic
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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