Harley-Davidson Nightster launched at Rs. 14.99 lakh

The Harley-Davidson Nightster rivals the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster.

The Harley-Davidson Nightster has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Nightster made its debut earlier this year. The bike is part of Harley’s ‘Sportster’ range. It is based on a tubular chassis, with the engine being a stressed member.

The Nightster features a circular LED headlamp with a shroud around it. It has the classic teardrop-shaped fuel tank, bar-end mirrors and a low-slung seat. The bike comes with a single side-mounted exhaust and rides on 7-spoke alloy wheels.

The 975cc, V-twin engine develops 89 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm. The suspension setup includes a 41 mm Showa telescopic fork at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. It gets disc brakes at both ends.

The Harley-Davidson Nightster rivals the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster.