Manufacturer

Harley-Davidson

Model Year

2025

Model

Nightster® Special

Model Code

RH975S

Color

Billiard Gray

Brakes

Front Caliper - Axially mounted, 4-piston caliper

Rear Caliper - Floating, single piston caliper

Front Rotor - Single rotor, floating, hub - mounted

Rear Rotor - Solid uniform expansion rotor

Front Diameter - 12.6 in. (320 mm)

Rear Diameter - 10.2 in. (260 mm)

Front Thickness - 0.23 in. (5.8 mm)

Rear Thickness - 0.2 in. (5 mm)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Front Caliper - Axially mounted, 4-piston caliper

Rear Caliper - Floating, single piston caliper

Front Rotor - Single rotor, floating, hub - mounted

Rear Rotor - Solid uniform expansion rotor

Front Diameter - 12.6 in. (320 mm)

Rear Diameter - 10.2 in. (260 mm)

Front Thickness - 0.23 in. (5.8 mm)

Rear Thickness - 0.2 in. (5 mm)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Wheels

Front / Rear - Aluminum cast, silver³

Front Diameter - 19 in. (483 mm)

Rear Diameter - 16 in. (406 mm)

Front Width - 2.5 in. (64 mm)

Rear Width - 4.25 in. (108 mm)

Front / Rear - Aluminum cast, silver³

Front Diameter - 19 in. (483 mm)

Rear Diameter - 16 in. (406 mm)

Front Width - 2.5 in. (64 mm)

Rear Width - 4.25 in. (108 mm)

Tires

Type - Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

Front - 100 / 90-19 57H

Rear - 150 / 80B16 77H

Front Model - D401F

Rear Model - D401T

Rider Safety Enhancements - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Type - Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

Front - 100 / 90-19 57H

Rear - 150 / 80B16 77H

Front Model - D401F

Rear Model - D401T

Rider Safety Enhancements - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Length

89.2 in. (2,265 mm)

Height

Overall - 46.7 in. (1,185 mm)

Width

33.9 in. (860 mm)

Weight

As shipped - 476 lb. (216 kg)

In Running Order - 483 lb. (219 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 922 lb. (418 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front - 353 lb. (160 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear - 595 lb. (270 kg)

As shipped - 476 lb. (216 kg)

In Running Order - 483 lb. (219 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 922 lb. (418 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Front - 353 lb. (160 kg)

Gross Axle Weight Rating, Rear - 595 lb. (270 kg)

Ground Clearance

4.7 in. (120 mm)

Right / Left Lean Angle - 32°

Lean Angle Testing Method - J1168

4.7 in. (120 mm)

Right / Left Lean Angle - 32°

Lean Angle Testing Method - J1168

Wheelbase

60.8 in. (1,545 mm)

Seat Height

Laden - 27.1 in. (688 mm)⁸

Unladen - 28.1 in. (715 mm)

Laden - 27.1 in. (688 mm)⁸

Unladen - 28.1 in. (715 mm)

Transmission

6-speed

Primary Drive

Gear, 49/89 ratio

Final Drive

Belt, 34/80 ratio

Battery

Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM), 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F

Charging - Three-phase, 45A system (300W @13V, 1,200 rpm, 585W max power @ 13V, 2,250 rpm)

Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM), 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F

Charging - Three-phase, 45A system (300W @13V, 1,200 rpm, 585W max power @ 13V, 2,250 rpm)

Instrumentation

Gauges - 4 in. viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable - phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)

Lighting

(As per country regulation)²

Headlamp - All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting

Tail / Stop - All LED rear lighting

Front Signal Lights - LED Bullet Turn Signals

(As per country regulation)²

Headlamp - All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting

Tail / Stop - All LED rear lighting

Front Signal Lights - LED Bullet Turn Signals

Advanced Electronics

Screen Size - 4 in. (102 mm)

Type - Color TFT

Headset Specifications (if equipped) - Bluetooth

Languages - Arabic, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada / France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal / Brazil), Indonesian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico / Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

Hands-free Mobile Phone - via Bluetooth - Standard

Voice Recognition Languages - Phone functions only / Tuner / Media / Navigation - Phone dependent

Rider / Passenger Intercom - Headset function only

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS) - TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages - Phone dependent

USB - Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

Bluetooth - Phone / Media Supported

Screen Size - 4 in. (102 mm)

Type - Color TFT

Headset Specifications (if equipped) - Bluetooth

Languages - Arabic, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (default), Finnish, French (Canada / France), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal / Brazil), Indonesian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico / Spain), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

Hands-free Mobile Phone - via Bluetooth - Standard

Voice Recognition Languages - Phone functions only / Tuner / Media / Navigation - Phone dependent

Rider / Passenger Intercom - Headset function only

Vehicle Information Screen (Air temperature, oil pressure and EITMS) - TPMS, Engine temp, Battery Voltage, Ambient Air Temp

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Languages - Phone dependent

USB - Charging and Instrument update, USB-C, 5V, 3A

Bluetooth - Phone / Media Supported

Electrical System

Electric Power Outlet - USB C-Type, Output 5V at 2.4A

Engine

Revolution® Max 975T⁷

Valves - Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake VVT, four valves per cylinder

Air Cleaner - Downdraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media

Revolution® Max 975T⁷

Valves - Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake VVT, four valves per cylinder

Air Cleaner - Downdraft intake, tuned velocity stacks, washable filter media

Cooling

Coolant Capacity - 2.22 qt. (2.1 l)

Horsepower

91 hp (68 kW) @ 7,500 rpm

Displacement

975 cc (59.5 ci)

Bore x Stroke

3.82 x 2.6 in. (97 x 66 mm)

Torque

72 ft. lb. (97 Nm)⁵ @ 5,750 rpm

Testing Method - J1349

Rider Safety Enhancements - Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS)

72 ft. lb. (97 Nm)⁵ @ 5,750 rpm

Testing Method - J1349

Rider Safety Enhancements - Drag-torque Slip Control System (DSCS)

Compression Ratio

12:1

Gear Ratio

Overall

1st - 12.21

2nd - 9.022

3rd - 6.994

4th - 5.641

5th - 4.731

6th - 4.131

Overall

1st - 12.21

2nd - 9.022

3rd - 6.994

4th - 5.641

5th - 4.731

6th - 4.131

Clutch

Mechanical, 8 plate wet, assist and slip, 1090N

Fuel System

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)⁶

Exhaust

2-into-1, catalyst in header

Starting

0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement

Lubrication

System - Semi-Dry Sump

Fuel Capacity

3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Reserve, Fuel Injection (warning light) - 0.8 gal. (3 l)

3.1 gal. (11.7 l)

Reserve, Fuel Injection (warning light) - 0.8 gal. (3 l)

Oil Capacity

With filter - 4.75 qt. (4.5 l)

MPG Rating

Estimated City / Hwy - 52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km)

Frame

Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged mid-structure

Swingarm - Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped x-member, MIG welded

Stressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis, stamped, cast, and forged junctions, MIG welded, aluminum forged mid-structure

Swingarm - Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped x-member, MIG welded

Front Suspension

Travel - 4.5 in. (114 mm)

Rear Suspension

Shocks - Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment

Travel - 3 in. (76.2 mm)

Shocks - Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment

Travel - 3 in. (76.2 mm)

Rake

30°

Trail

5.4 in. (137 mm)

Fork

Front - 41 mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Angle - 28°

Front - 41 mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Angle - 28°

Additional Colors

Billiard Gray

Black Denim

Blue Burst

Whiskey Fire

Billiard Gray

Black Denim

Blue Burst

Whiskey Fire

Includes

Security System

Cruise Control

Security System

Cruise Control

Warranty

24 months (unlimited mileage)

Service Interval - First 1,000 mi. (1,600 km), every 5,000 mi. (8,000 km) thereafter

24 months (unlimited mileage)

Service Interval - First 1,000 mi. (1,600 km), every 5,000 mi. (8,000 km) thereafter

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