Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L 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 Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which should I commute on daily?

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 — Urban commuters wanting attitude and mechanical simplicity.

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 produces 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era); Harley-davidson Nightster produces 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm. Harley-davidson Nightster wins by 29 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Harley-davidson Nightster 185 km/h (estimated). Harley-davidson Nightster is the faster of the two.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 256 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Nightster 220 kg (wet/curb weight).

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Nightster 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Nightster scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 caveat: You prioritise sport touring or motorway comfort. Harley-davidson Nightster caveat: You need long-distance touring comfort daily.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200 vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Harley-davidson Sportster Custom 1200: 60 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: Harley-Davidson did not always publish official HP figures; this is a widely cited estimate for the Evolution/Twin Cam era) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.