The 2022 Harley-Davidson RH975 Nightster is the first time a traditional Sportster silhouette meets the Revolution Max powerplant. This marks the beginning of a new generation. The Sportster S — a radical, premium model meant to build excitement for the next chapter of Harley’s longest-running model line. The Nightster is especially significant because it introduces the smallest and most affordable Rev Max with the 975T. The low seat, mid controls, and flattish handlebar profile feel great. Harley says T is for torque in this liquid-cooled, eight-valve, DOHC, 60-degree V-twin that we first spotted in the Bronx streetfighter concept. The 975T produces a claimed 90 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 70 foot-pounds of torque at 5,000 rpm.
Harley equips the Nightster with its Standard Rider Safety Enhancements (SRSE) package: ABS, traction control, and the Drag Torque Slip Control (DTSC) system to manage rear wheel slip on hard deceleration or downshifts. There are three ride modes — Sport, Road, and Rain — that alter power delivery, engine braking, ABS, and TCS. A mode button on the right grip toggles through them, and a pull of the clutch lever engages the selected mode. TCS can be turned on or off in any ride mode, with TCS always defaulting to active in Rain mode. The ride mode is indicated in the negative LCD segment of the four-inch round speedometer. The LCD can also display current gear, fuel range, an A/B trip meter, a clock, or a tach by cycling the display with another button. Fuel level is always shown along the top edge of this display. This one looks like new with only 806 miles on it!!!