Harley-Davidson Nightster vs BMW S 1000 R

Should you buy Harley-Davidson Nightster or BMW S 1000 R Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Harley-Davidson Nightster price in is Rs 14,54,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW S 1000 R price in is Rs 21,75,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Nightster makes 89.7 PS and 95 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of S 1000 R stand at 169.9 PS and 114 Nm respectively. Harley-Davidson offers the Nightster in 4 colours whereas the BMW S 1000 R comes in 3 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, S 1000 R scores 5.0 whereas the Harley-Davidson Nightster tallies 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..The Harley-Davidson Nightster Mileage is around 18.18 kmpl, while the BMW S 1000 R Mileage is around 16.12 kmpl.

Nightster vs S 1000 R

Key Highlights	Nightster	S 1000 R
Mileage (Overall)	18.18 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Max Power	89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm	169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Revolution® Max 975T	Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

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Basic Information	Harley-Davidson Nightster	BMW S 1000 R
On-Road Price	Rs.16,10,977* Onwards	Rs.24,00,972* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	18.18 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Max Power	89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm	169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm
User Rating	4.0 Based on Harley-Davidson Nightster Reviews	5.0 Based on BMW S 1000 R Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 44,111 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 65,741 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.40,657 Nightster Insurance	Rs.51,972 S 1000 R Insurance
Colours	Billiard GrayVivid BlackWhiskey FireSnake Venom	Blackstorm MetallicBluefirea Mugiallo YellowLight White M Motorsport
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Basic Information

Harley-Davidson Nightster

BMW S 1000 R

On-Road Price

Rs.16,10,977* Onwards

Rs.24,00,972* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

18.18 kmpl

16.12 kmpl

Max Power

89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm

169.9 PS @ 11000 rpm

User Rating

4.0

Based on Harley-Davidson Nightster Reviews

5.0

Based on BMW S 1000 R Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 44,111

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 65,741

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.40,657
Nightster Insurance

Rs.51,972
S 1000 R Insurance

Colours

Billiard GrayVivid BlackWhiskey FireSnake Venom

Blackstorm MetallicBluefirea Mugiallo YellowLight White M Motorsport

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Revolution® Max 975T	Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Displacement	975 cc	999 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	97 mm	80 mm
Stroke	66 mm	49.7 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	12.5 :1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	95 Nm @ 5750 rpm	114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Revolution® Max 975T

Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder

Displacement

975 cc

999 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Road,Sports	Rain,Road,Dynamic
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Fog Lamp Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System	ABS Pro, On-board Computer
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Road,Sports

Rain,Road,Dynamic

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	18.18 kmpl	16.12 kmpl
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	-	3.2 Sec
Claimed Top Speed	180 kmph	200 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

18.18 kmpl

16.12 kmpl

Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)

3.2 Sec

Claimed Top Speed

180 kmph

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.7 L	16.5 L
Width	840 mm	812 mm
Length	2250 mm	2090 mm
Height	-	1115 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	4 L
Ground Clearance	110 mm	-
Wheelbase	1545 mm	1447 mm
Dry Weight	211 kg	177 kg
Kerb Weight	221 kg	199 kg
Gross Weight	-	407 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	208 kg
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 L	-
Seat height	705 mm	830 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.7 L

16.5 L

Width

840 mm

812 mm

Length

2250 mm

2090 mm

Height

1115 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Alternator	-	Permanent magnet generator with 450 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	-	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	-	220 mm
Tyre Brand	Dunlop	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

Tyre Brand

Dunlop

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Hoop-style Frame	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine

Underpinnings

Frame

Hoop-style Frame

Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine

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User Reviews of Comparison

Nightster
S 1000 R

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sankalp on Aug 23, 2025
4.0
Best cruiser bike in India
One of the best cruiser bikes in India, this price range in India getting such a sporty and luxury experience, I have had ride Java 42 bobber but Harley Davidson has a different class of their own! The legacy, the features, the story of this bike itself is legendary, the bike is not just a bile but Harley is more than a bike
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H
humko on Sep 18, 2025
5.0
Must buy bike
Best naked bike to buy in 2025 . Good performance with a aggressive posture . Raw power . Small throttle and reach 200+ in seconds . One of the best looking bike . Full of features. Better than streetfighter V4 . With bmw iconic drl from s1000rr. If u are looking for a bike with good looks , best performance, aggressive posture must buy
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FAQs on Harley-Davidson Nightster and BMW S 1000 R

Q) Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Nightster or BMW S 1000 R?

A) As per our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Nightster has a score of 4.0/5 while BMW S 1000 R has rate of 5.0 /5.

Q) Which bike among Harley-Davidson Nightster and BMW S 1000 R is cheaper?

A) Harley-Davidson Nightster price starts at Rs 14,54,000 & BMW S 1000 R price starts at Rs 21,75,000 in Delhi . Harley-Davidson Nightster is cheaper between these.

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