An HONEST Review Of The Nightster 975 (And Harley-Davidson's Future)

I agree with you on this almost completely. the fact the honda has everything nighster does and more at less than 10k proves the price is unnecessarily high. I love this bike and would own this bike no question, but it's hard to make a case for it when the rebel 1100 exists.

Btw, the biggest problem with this new ceo isn’t that he wants to cater to the old boys (he doesn’t) it’s that he wants Harley Davidson to be the most premium brand of motorcycle in the world, and his idea to achieve this is by simply “raising prices.” He doesn’t understand that to garner a premium price tag you must deliver a premium product. Case in point: the new Harley Nightster. Should have every feature available and make 100hp for the price they’re asking.

The younger generation doesn't spend the extra coin for the brand name. Those days are almost over. If they buy a Harley it's because they like the style. They have to find a way to get costs down because Honda and Kawasaki are just a better bang for your buck.

Harley is trying to slowly move in the direction that Erik Buell was trying to take them in years ago. His forward thinking was a decade ahead of everyone else

I wouldn't mind a nightster or a sportster S. The biggest issue is price. I could get my pick of any of Yamaha's MTs, or even a different muscle cruiser. Harley needs to get their pricing in check if they want to sell to younger riders. Harley's heritage is mainly to do with flat tracking, which hardly anybody knows about, and building bikes for a world war. They need to make bikes for everyone.

I'm Canadian and couldn't see ever owning a Harley, waaaay to expensive up here. I'm happy with my Honda at 1/4 the price

As a rebel fan the Rebel also has customizable rider modes (like the sporter s) plus it has a storage compartment and cruise for 10k. Life of Burch did a good comparison. I forget which channel but I saw a channel compare the fit and finish on the sporsters, sporster s, and nighster. Nightster has a 15k tag for rebel build quality. Plastic panels and turn signals that even the sporsters didn't have.

Yamster, you are spot on with your price analysis!!! That is exactly what I was thinking when this bike launched!! They would sell the old EVO bikes like crazy at those prices!!!

Most of the manufacturing cost is because the bikes are made here. The day I see someone here willing to lay off that workforce and tell those people and their families "hey at least the bikes are cheaper to buy now" is the day I'll agree. Buying domestic comes with pros and cons. But I'm willing to bet my pay check no one here is willing to do what I said.

I’m intrigued by the duality of HD, simultaneously the #1 brand in the US, yet somehow on the edge of collapse for the last decade plus.

Hey spite, I bought the new nightster as a first bike and the big thing I like is metric cruiser performance but ergonomics that fit my american size but waiting for break in to be finsh to give my full recommendation. Love from Michigan

Harley lost me as a loyal customer when the chrome bezel on the starter vibrated of, A known problem on the bike I found out after it fell off. It was not just cosmetic you needed it to turn off and on the bike without plyers. When I went to the dealer to purchase a new bezel they told my a needed to buy a $200 assembly and they no longer sold the $20 bezel. With that news I put up my center finger and in a commanding voice in front of many customers and said F#@! Harley Davidson. I fabricated a bezel out aluminum and dremal tool. Sold the softail and bought a vintage triumph and KLR and having more motorcycle fun with more cash in my pocket.

As a previous 2010 Nightster owner, I would just like to say, I think HD literally took in all the old sportsters that were traded in, popped out the old engines and replaced with the new one, and are now selling it as a “New” Nightster. The price tag is unbelievable.

Honestly if the Nightster's price matched the bike more it'd be perfect for me, specifically the Nightster Special. I threw a leg over one at my local dealer and fell in love. The digital dash is gorgeous, it has a ton of techy features, I love the look, and the position felt super comfortable. But 15 big ones for a bike with the plastics and build quality of a used Rebel? Pass

HD desperately needs a bike under 10k

Just unboxed mine yesterday. First Nightster of Thailand I had a test ride on May 7th to make sure I made the right decision Handles like a Rebel 500 -extremely light weight and low center of gravity More nimble than a Rebel 1100 engine was very fun, more fun than Sportster S (try it and you'll understand) Just take 10 minutes to get used to the throttle and you only need to stay in Sport mode Road are OK in traffic, where Rain mode is unnecessary Brake not impressive, needs a hard pull to stop (Rebel 1100 has better brake feels) Suspension is comfortable. More rear suspension travel than Sportster S She will be delivered to my garage next week

I want the Bronx so badly. But I would honestly settle for a modern version of the XR 1200 made out of the current sportster S. make it taller, give it mids or rear sets standard, steeper rake, and dual disc brakes 👌. I can honestly live with the 160 front tire despite the drawbacks. It gives it a good style

I think the Sportster S looks pretty nice, and I'm glad they're using the engine in more than just the PanAm after throwing away the bronx. The Nightster looks like they strapped a leaf blower to the side of it.

I just cherish yammie's outtros, and little "commercials". They're just gold. Stay golden papa yam. Legitimately I ENJOY binge watching yammie noob. There's just not many channels I will always stop watching something else to watch, except this and a few others.

i love the looks of a Harley. i really do. but being poor, and bad credit, i have no desire to own a Harley. i like my Honda Rebel 500. it looks good liquid cooled, runs fast enough for a 67 year old man like me. and i don't have to do a loose part check everytime i want to ride to Daytona. buying quality over name brand works for me.