Harley Davidson Nightster vs Yamaha YZF R1

Should you buy Harley Davidson Nightster or Yamaha YZF R1 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 Delhi is Rs 1339000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha YZF R1 price in Delhi is Rs 2039233 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Nightster makes 89.7 PS and 95 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of YZF R1 stand at 200 PS and 112.4 Nm respectively. Harley Davidson offers the Nightster in 6 colours whereas the Yamaha YZF R1 comes in 2 colours. Out of 64 user reviews, YZF R1 scores 4.5 whereas the Harley Davidson Nightster tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 13 user reviews..

Nightster vs YZF R1

Key Highlights	Nightster	YZF R1
Mileage (Overall)	19.6 kmpl	-
Max Power	89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm	200 PS @ 13500 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Revolution™ Max 975T	liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder

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Basic Information	Harley Davidson Nightster	Yamaha YZF R1
On-Road Price	Rs.14.98 Lakh onwards	Rs.22.23 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	19.6 kmpl	-
Max Power	89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm	200 PS @ 13500 rpm
User Rating	4.3 Based on Harley Davidson Nightster Reviews	4.5 Based on Yamaha YZF R1 Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 41,020 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 64,278 Alert Me When Launched Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Harley Davidson Nightster

Yamaha YZF R1

On-Road Price

Rs.14.98 Lakh onwards

Rs.22.23 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

19.6 kmpl

Max Power

89.7 PS @ 7500 rpm

200 PS @ 13500 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on Harley Davidson Nightster Reviews

4.5

Based on Yamaha YZF R1 Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 41,020

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 64,278

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Revolution™ Max 975T	liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder
Displacement	975 cc	998 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	-	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet multiplate assist and slippe
Ignition	-	TCI (Digital)
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	97 mm	79 mm
Stroke	66 mm	50.9 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	13.0:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	95 Nm @ 5750 rpm	112.4 Nm @ 11500 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Revolution™ Max 975T

liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder

Displacement

975 cc

998 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Analogue and Digital	Digital
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System	-
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Analogue and Digital

Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Analogue

Digital

Techometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	-	Unified Braking System
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	-	Yes
Launch Control	-	Yes
Quick Shifter	-	Yes
Additional Features	Coolant Temperature Alert, ABS Alert, High Beam Indicator, Rear ABS Disabled Indication, Failure Indication Alert, Neutral Position Indication, Low Tyre Pressure Indication, Check Engine Light Indication, Oil Pressure Alert, Drag-Torque Slip Control System	-
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Features and Safety

Braking Type

Unified Braking System

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	19.6 kmpl	-
Top Speed	180 kmph	-

Performance

Overall Mileage

19.6 kmpl

Top Speed

180 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	11.7 l	17 L
Width	-	856 mm
Length	2250 mm	2055 mm
Height	-	1166 mm
Saddle Height	705 mm	855 mm
Ground Clearance	110 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	1545 mm	1405 mm
Dry Weight	211 kg	-
Kerb Weight	221 kg	203 Kg
Engine Oil	4.5 L	-
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

11.7 l

17 L

Width

856 mm

Length

2250 mm

2055 mm

Height

1166 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	-
Projector Headlights	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Pilot Lamps	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	-	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	-	220 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Hoop-style Frame	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Hoop-style Frame

Diamond

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User Reviews of Comparison

Nightster
YZF R1

R
ravinuthala on Mar 18, 2025
4.8
Great deal
Bike looks and perfomance was awesome. It's very comfortable to ride on roads in villages and city's also And also it was comfortable for long riding persons this engine was extremly performed this bikes looks great feeling I think this is the best bike in superbikes I can defnetly refer this bike to my friends or family circle
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masna on Dec 06, 2024
4.7
Nightster king of cruisers
Nightster is a bike which can be a dream for anyone, it's like a bike from heaven, it's looks can't be described in words and the way it is designed, it has the potential to be the best cruiser and what handling technology due to its weight. I can only say wahhhh wahhhhh.
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zakriya on Nov 22, 2024
4.5
The power of davidson is unbelievable.
Best bike I have ever scene. It has best mileage and best look.it has unbelievable engine. Which gives amazing power.
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ummasalumma on Oct 04, 2024
4.2
My favorite motorcycle's review
it's a fantastic and fabulous motorcycle I ever see and I am happy to own this motor cycle Thank to harly Davidson dealership
K
kush on Sep 19, 2024
4.2
Great bike
Yeah it was a great experience of having this beautiful machine it was one of my most favourite bikes that I ever had the feel of the bike was really very good.
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S
saad on Nov 29, 2024
4.8
Best performance
R1 is the best sport bike and comfortable and performance bike. Yamaha’ best bike in India. I like this r1 bike
V
vedant on Nov 27, 2024
4.5
Good look Riding good best
Good look Riding good best performance good milage top speed is good best work work ossum bike overall best bike
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om on Nov 12, 2024
5.0
Yamaha r1.
because of its advanced engine technology and state-of-the-art features such as Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), slipper clutch, and Assist and Slipper …
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rishav on Nov 08, 2024
5.0
MY DREAM BIKE
The bike is my favourite bike and this is a superbike so i loved this like because it is very fast it has a top speed of 300km/h And this is also my dream bike
A
aaun on Nov 06, 2024
4.3
Bike look is very nice
Bike look is very nice and pick up and speed is very nice other bike it's so look good in R1 and very happy this bike and public reaction is very
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FAQs on Harley Davidson Nightster and Yamaha YZF R1

Q) Which bike is better Harley Davidson Nightster or Yamaha YZF R1?

A) As per our average user rating, Harley Davidson Nightster has a score of 4.3/5 while Yamaha YZF R1 has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Harley Davidson Nightster and Yamaha YZF R1 is cheaper?

A) Harley Davidson Nightster price starts at Rs 1339000 & Yamaha YZF R1 price starts at Rs 2039233 in Delhi . Harley Davidson Nightster is cheaper between these.

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