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Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Harley-Davidson Nightster (2023-present) and the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster (2023), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Harley-Davidson Nightster 90 hp, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 77 hp.
  • Torque: Harley-Davidson Nightster 95 Nm, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 106 Nm.
  • Weight: Harley-Davidson Nightster 219 kg, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 263.1 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Harley-Davidson Nightster (2023-present)90 (best)
  • Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster (2023)77

Torque Nm

  • Harley-Davidson Nightster (2023-present)95
  • Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster (2023)106 (best)

Weight kg

  • Harley-Davidson Nightster (2023-present)219 (best)
  • Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster (2023)263.1
Specification
Harley-Davidson Nightster parked at Hogs for Hospice, Leamington, Ontario, 2 August 2025 — photo by Chris Woodrich (Wikimedia user Crisco 1492), via Wikimedia Commons
Harley-Davidson Nightster
2023-present · Nightster Special
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Motorcycle Triumph Bonneville T120 Speedmaster, 1200 CCM in Lauterach, Vorarlberg, Austria. — photo by Asurnipal
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
2023 · Gold Line
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CategoryCruiserCruiser
Years2023-present2023
Engine975cc Revolution Max 975T V-twin1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches), Twin, four-stroke, Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Cylinders22
Displacement975 cc1,200 cc
Power90 hp @ 7,500 rpmBest77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm106 Nm @ 4,000 rpmBest
Transmission6-speed manual, belt final drive (34/80 ratio)6-speed, Wet, multi-plate torque assist, Chain (final drive)
Final drivebeltchain
Weight219 kg (wet)Best263.1 kg (wet)
Seat height705 mm705 mm
Fuel capacity11.7 L12 LBest
Front suspension41mm SHOWA Dual Bending Valve conventional telescopic fork, non-adjustable, aluminum fork triple clamps47 mm Showa cartridge forks
Rear suspensionDual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion-technology shocks with coil springs; threaded-collar preload adjustmentMono-shock RSU with linkage and preload adjustment
Brake systemStandard ABS (front/rear independent); linked brake system front to rearABS
Front brakeSingle floating, hub-mounted rotor, 320mm (12.6 in), axially mounted 4-piston fixed caliperDouble disc. ABS. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, 310 mm
Rear brakeSolid uniform-expansion rotor, 260mm (10.2 in), single-piston floating caliperSingle disc. ABS. Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, 255 mm
Front tire100/90-19 57H, Dunlop Harley-Davidson SeriesMT90-B16
Rear tire150/80B16 77H, Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series150/80-R16
QuickshifterNoNot available
Launch priceUSD 14,999 (USA (MSRP, excl. destination))Not available