Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Honda Rebel 1100: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Harley-Davidson Nightster (2023-present) and the Honda Rebel 1100 (2021-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Harley-Davidson Nightster 90 hp, Honda Rebel 1100 86 hp.
- Torque: Harley-Davidson Nightster 95 Nm, Honda Rebel 1100 98 Nm.
- Weight: Harley-Davidson Nightster 219 kg, Honda Rebel 1100 221 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Harley-Davidson Nightster (2023-present)90 (best)
- Honda Rebel 1100 (2021-2025)86
Torque Nm
- Harley-Davidson Nightster (2023-present)95
- Honda Rebel 1100 (2021-2025)98 (best)
Weight kg
- Harley-Davidson Nightster (2023-present)219 (best)
- Honda Rebel 1100 (2021-2025)221
Full specs
| Specification |  2023-present · Nightster Special Remove |  2021-2025 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2023-present | 2021-2025 |
| Engine | 975cc Revolution Max 975T V-twin | 1,084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, Unicam SOHC, 22.5° cylinder offset (Africa Twin-derived) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 975 cc | 1,084 cc |
| Power | 90 hp @ 7,500 rpmBest | 86 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm | 98 Nm @ 4,750 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, belt final drive (34/80 ratio) | 6-speed manual, chain final drive (6-speed DCT automatic optional) |
| Final drive | belt | chain |
| Weight | 219 kg (wet)Best | 221 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 705 mm | 698 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11.7 L | 13.6 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm SHOWA Dual Bending Valve conventional telescopic fork, non-adjustable, aluminum fork triple clamps | 43mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 122mm (4.8in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion-technology shocks with coil springs; threaded-collar preload adjustment | Dual Showa piggyback-reservoir shocks, spring-preload adjustable, approx. 94-97mm (3.7-3.8in) travel |
| Brake system | Standard ABS (front/rear independent); linked brake system front to rear | Standard dual-channel ABS |
| Front brake | Single floating, hub-mounted rotor, 320mm (12.6 in), axially mounted 4-piston fixed caliper | Single 330mm full-floating disc, radial-mount 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Solid uniform-expansion rotor, 260mm (10.2 in), single-piston floating caliper | Single 256mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 57H, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 150/80B16 77H, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series | 180/65-16 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 14,999 (USA (MSRP, excl. destination)) | USD 9,299 (US)Best |