Great review! Test rode the 2022 model year and also test Road the 2023 model year the Nightster Special. I love the special. Just waiting to see what they will do for 2024 year. I m holding off for now.
Test rode a 2024. At a stop (5'6") you do have to be careful how you position your right foot on the ground. Your right leg gets close the exhaust pipe. I was wearing jeans and one spot got pretty hot. It's the same on my 2022 Lowrider S and is pretty quick at self correcting. At a stop you might one to keep your right foot on the peg. Other than the stretch to the bars (fix with risers or apes) it was a great ride. A lot of power for a light bike so acceleration rivals my 117 Lowrider (even in standard mode) and it ran very smooth at 70-75 on the highway.
Good video ride mine the same way, I have a 2022 model just done the 5,000 mile service The only issue I have had was a no start at times but a reprogram from the dealer seems to have corrected the issue.
Thanks so much for the review. There aren't many videos (useful videos) on this bike, so this is very helpful. Makes me wonder how well it's selling. I test rode one and really liked the ergos and the engine. I got stuck in stop and go traffic and noticed a lot of heat coming off the exhaust by my right calf when I put my leg down (shorter rider). Engine heat wasn't a problem, but the exhaust heat on my leg was quite noticeable. Do you notice that? Two things I don't like: One is the vastly different look of the engine on the right side versus the left side. Looks stupid to me. The other thing is the small gas tank. And if you're getting 125 miles per tank in the real world, that unfortunately may be a deal killer for me. That's a terrible design mistake by Harley. Thanks again for the vid!
I do notice the heat but for me it’s not hot enough to be an issue. The 120 mpg may be just me and how I ride. I run it pretty hard and love to take off fast. I have heard of other people getting better gas mileage but I think it is going to just vary on how hard you like to ride. All in all I love the bike, i don’t think you could go wrong with it.
@Birdhog Thank you for your input and getting back so fast! Much appreciated. The dealship told me it's max 2 g more so I might be doing that. I'll let you know what I do! Thanks again.
I am glad you showed the bike at highway speeds (70mph). I currenty have a Tri-Glide due to my wife's many health issues, she's battle cancer eight times and walks with a walker. She still likes to ride, but I have to help her on the motorcycle. We went to a trike when the cancer in her brain caused seizures. We feel if she had a seizure on our Heritage it might cause an accident injuring us and possibly others. On the Trike we feel I ought to be able to pull over and tend to her needs. Alll this being said, she had brain surgery two years ago to remove some cancer and hasn't had a seizure since. If I could get her back on a two wheeler, I'd like to buy a Nightster, not the "S" and not the Special, just the plain Nightster. I would also like to buy the Long Haul package for it. It would be all the bike I need. I hate it when people call certain bikes a beginner bike or a entry level bike. I think the New Nightster 975 ia a good all around motorcycle. I like smaller bikes because they are much more fun than a larger bike. I think Harley Davidson did a GREAT job with the Nigthster and it will be a great replacement for the old air cooled Sportster.
@@Birdhog I also think it is just a matter of time before the 1250 liquid cooled engine finds it way to the entore Softail family. I'd like to see the 1250 on the Freewheeler, too. I think HD will hang on to the M8 for the touring bikes and the other trikes just as long as they can.
@@genegoodwin8925 I completely agree. I do expect a softail in the 2024 lineup to have it. I am also hoping they bring out the Bronx with a 975 and 1250t option.
It’s from Pazoma racing. It is a crash bar for the sportster s but almost all parts for the sportster s fit the nightster. The 975 revolution max and the 1250 revolution max are the same size, just different on the inside.
I’m 5’9 and I do feel the heat!!! I I’ve gotten burn blisters on my thighs!!! I was not happy at all. I’m thicker on the thighs as well. But I do love my 23’. I got mine in June. I did get the special. A lot of gadgets I’m still learning. But everything you said and reviewed is exactly how I feel. The left mirror comes lose, small pegs, the heat, the brake … love my bike
im 5'7 and the bike would cook my knees, plus I couldn't get my knees to hug the tank with that stupid air intake hitting my knee. Great bike but didn't work for me.
Spot-on review. Great bike and great vid!
Thank you!
Great review! Test rode the 2022 model year and also test Road the 2023 model year the Nightster Special. I love the special. Just waiting to see what they will do for 2024 year. I m holding off for now.
Thank you! It was a great bike and I really enjoyed it! It had a lot of power and easy to handle!!
Nice review. I hope you get many miles of enjoyment out of it.
Thank you very much!!!
I just got a 2024 and its been so hard to find an exhaust that isnt gonna break the bank but also help give it a better sound.
Yeah they are starting to make some cool ones. Freedom exhaust has a couple ones and they sound good. If cost is more important, try just a slip on.
Test rode a 2024. At a stop (5'6") you do have to be careful how you position your right foot on the ground. Your right leg gets close the exhaust pipe. I was wearing jeans and one spot got pretty hot. It's the same on my 2022 Lowrider S and is pretty quick at self correcting. At a stop you might one to keep your right foot on the peg. Other than the stretch to the bars (fix with risers or apes) it was a great ride. A lot of power for a light bike so acceleration rivals my 117 Lowrider (even in standard mode) and it ran very smooth at 70-75 on the highway.
Good video ride mine the same way, I have a 2022 model just done the 5,000 mile service The only issue I have had was a no start at times but a reprogram from the dealer seems to have corrected the issue.
That’s awesome! Knock on wood, I have not had that issue. The bike is a blast to ride! Have you done any mods to yours?
Installed a S&S slip-on and a HD swing arm bag. The bag from HD was a little expensive but seems well put together. @@Birdhog
Hi there , good review. Could you let me know if it has a tachometer and gear indicator?
Yeah it has both. It has one of the better gauges!
nice review , would love if in croatia we had dealers to test bikes .. unluko . but yeah i am devided between Nightster and Scout Bobber Indian.
I have never gotten a chance to ride the scout bobber but the nightster is a blast! I don’t think you can go wrong with either one.
@@Birdhogthx man for response , keep up with good content
Thanks so much for the review. There aren't many videos (useful videos) on this bike, so this is very helpful. Makes me wonder how well it's selling. I test rode one and really liked the ergos and the engine. I got stuck in stop and go traffic and noticed a lot of heat coming off the exhaust by my right calf when I put my leg down (shorter rider). Engine heat wasn't a problem, but the exhaust heat on my leg was quite noticeable. Do you notice that? Two things I don't like: One is the vastly different look of the engine on the right side versus the left side. Looks stupid to me. The other thing is the small gas tank. And if you're getting 125 miles per tank in the real world, that unfortunately may be a deal killer for me. That's a terrible design mistake by Harley. Thanks again for the vid!
I do notice the heat but for me it’s not hot enough to be an issue. The 120 mpg may be just me and how I ride. I run it pretty hard and love to take off fast. I have heard of other people getting better gas mileage but I think it is going to just vary on how hard you like to ride. All in all I love the bike, i don’t think you could go wrong with it.
If it’s new battery is warranty thing or you have a charging problem
Possibly
I'm thinking of getting one here in the next bit. I'm not sure on getting the S version or not. Would you consider the S now after using it a bit?
I would definitely consider the S only because you can get heated grips and cruise control. You can’t get that on the lower model.
@Birdhog Thank you for your input and getting back so fast! Much appreciated. The dealship told me it's max 2 g more so I might be doing that. I'll let you know what I do! Thanks again.
@@darklotus6595 you will not be disppointed with either one you get but cruise control and the heated grips would have come in handy.
I am glad you showed the bike at highway speeds (70mph). I currenty have a Tri-Glide due to my wife's many health issues, she's battle cancer eight times and walks with a walker. She still likes to ride, but I have to help her on the motorcycle. We went to a trike when the cancer in her brain caused seizures. We feel if she had a seizure on our Heritage it might cause an accident injuring us and possibly others. On the Trike we feel I ought to be able to pull over and tend to her needs.
Alll this being said, she had brain surgery two years ago to remove some cancer and hasn't had a seizure since. If I could get her back on a two wheeler, I'd like to buy a Nightster, not the "S" and not the Special, just the plain Nightster. I would also like to buy the Long Haul package for it. It would be all the bike I need. I hate it when people call certain bikes a beginner bike or a entry level bike. I think the New Nightster 975 ia a good all around motorcycle. I like smaller bikes because they are much more fun than a larger bike. I think Harley Davidson did a GREAT job with the Nigthster and it will be a great replacement for the old air cooled Sportster.
The bike has been amazing so far. This bike is a great all around bike. Thank you for watching!
@@Birdhog I also think it is just a matter of time before the 1250 liquid cooled engine finds it way to the entore Softail family. I'd like to see the 1250 on the Freewheeler, too. I think HD will hang on to the M8 for the touring bikes and the other trikes just as long as they can.
@@genegoodwin8925 I completely agree. I do expect a softail in the 2024 lineup to have it. I am also hoping they bring out the Bronx with a 975 and 1250t option.
Does this have a keyless ignition fob?
Yes it does
What’s that front guard you have there?
It’s from Pazoma racing. It is a crash bar for the sportster s but almost all parts for the sportster s fit the nightster. The 975 revolution max and the 1250 revolution max are the same size, just different on the inside.
What is the RPM in six gear at 70 miles an hour?
If I remember you would be around 3000rpm
Cut off button is the same on all bikes,
It’s not actually, i have a street bob right now and it is set up different.
125 on my 2024 in sports mode it squarely above that
When you can tune these things, they are going to be something else.
I’m 5’9 and I do feel the heat!!! I I’ve gotten burn blisters on my thighs!!! I was not happy at all. I’m thicker on the thighs as well.
But I do love my 23’. I got mine in June. I did get the special. A lot of gadgets I’m still learning. But everything you said and reviewed is exactly how I feel. The left mirror comes lose, small pegs, the heat, the brake … love my bike
Google heat shields for it, I am almost positive somebody made something for the heat.
No protective gear
Or a Kevlar vest and Kevlar pants.
Should have a little bend in the elbows
Got it.
im 5'7 and the bike would cook my knees, plus I couldn't get my knees to hug the tank with that stupid air intake hitting my knee. Great bike but didn't work for me.
Yeah I really think there is a lot of things Harley has to work out on the next generation of this bike. But I had a lot of fun on that bike.
It’s 120 not 110
You will be disappointed, bigger bike for his size
Actually this bike was very comfortable. It is not as small as you think. You should check one out.