Harley-davidson Street Bob vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Street Bob vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Harley-davidson Street Bob: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107) hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Street Bob
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107)
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
291 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 model)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Street Bob
7.8/10
"The best-value Harley experience you can buy used today."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls strong everywhere
+Stripped aesthetic ages brilliantly
+2018+ frame transforms ride
Cons
−Pre-2018 suspension genuinely poor
−No wind protection whatsoever
−Pushrod tube leaks common
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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