Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Kawasaki Z900RS

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Nightster and Kawasaki Z900RS. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Nightster is ₹ 13,38,924 and Kawasaki Z900RS is ₹ 17,47,000. Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 2 colours and 2 variants and Kawasaki Z900RS is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Harley-Davidson Nightster and Kawasaki Z900RS.

Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Kawasaki Z900RS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Nightster	Z900RS
Price	₹ 13,38,924	₹ 17,47,000
Capacity	975 cc	948 cc
Power	88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm	109.96 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Nightster

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₹ 13,38,924

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Z900RS

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₹ 17,47,000

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Nightster

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Z900RS

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	88.5 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	109.96 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm	98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed (kmph)	180	220
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Riding Range (km)	211	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Road and Rain
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	975	948
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	18	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Cylinders	2	4
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore (mm)	97	73.4
Stroke (mm)	66	56
Compression Ratio	12:1	10.8:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Battery	12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA	12V, 8Ah
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes & Wheels

Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	--	300
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	--	250
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	1	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 19	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - B16	180/55 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	31	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	40	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	31	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40	42

Suspensions & Chassis

Dimensions

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital
Touch Screen Display
Display Size	--	--
Digital Display Type	--	--
Brightness Control	--	--
Mobile Phone Connectivity
GPS & Navigation
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty
Voice Assist	--	--
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Stand Alarm
Low Battery Indicator
Hazard Warning Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Average Speed
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Clock
Average Fuel Consumption	--
Real Time Mileage Indicator	--
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator
Engine Temperature Indicator

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring
Lights
Seat & Storage
Additional Features

Colours

	Vivid Black	Metallic Diablo Black
	Billiard Gray

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

14 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

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Little beast

A powerhouse with an aggressive driving stance. Doesn't feel like a cruiser, the mid-

Kawaz9000

Very good and the styling and road presence are awesome. The offroad is also good. I

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Harley-Davidson Nightster Comparison with Similar Bikes

Front Suspension	41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps	41mm inverted front forks
Rear Suspension	Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting	Mono-shock
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Chassis Type	Double-downtube Frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel

Kerb Weight (kg)	221	215
Seat Height (mm)	705	835
Seat Length (mm)	--	--
Ground Clearance (mm)	110	130
Overall Length (mm)	2,250	2,100
Overall Width (mm)	840	865
Overall Height (mm)	1,108	1,150
Wheelbase (mm)	1,545	1,470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.7	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.8	2.5

Standard Warranty (year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (km)	Unlimited	30000

USB Charging Port
Keyless Lock/Unlock	--	--
Cruise Control
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off	--	--
Kill Switch
Saree Guard
Quickshifter	--
Traction Control
Automatic Start Stop	--	--
Silent Start	--	--
Silencer Cover

Headlight Type	LED	LED
Projector Headlamp	--	--
Dual Lights	--	--
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Hazard Warning Lights
Pass Light
Turn Signal	LED	LED
Shift Light

Under Seat Storage
Pillion Seat		Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
Pillion Grab Rail

Vehicle Location Tracking	--	--
Geo Fencing

Harley-Davidson Nightster vs Kawasaki Z900RS