Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure) hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Honda Valkyrie 1800
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
167 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure)
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
167 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Valkyrie 1800
8.5/10
"The most characterful cruiser Honda ever built, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible flat-six engine
+Exceptional highway stability
+Incredible torque delivery
Cons
−Seriously heavy low-speed handling
−Carburetor issues after storage
−Parts availability can frustrate
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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