Harley-Davidson Nightster Special (RH975S) suspension setup and specs

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special, 2023 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 706 mm (27.8 in) seat height, 114 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Harley-Davidson.

2023 onwards Harley-Davidson Nightster Special
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Harley-Davidson Nightster Special

2023 onwards · cruiser · 975 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel114 mm (4.5 in)
Rear suspension travel76 mm (3.0 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)
Front suspension41mm dual bending valve fork
Rear suspensionDual outboard emulsion shocks

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up40 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire100/90-19
Rear tire150/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1557 mm (61.3 in)
Rake30°
Trail137 mm (5.4 in)
Seat height706 mm (27.8 in)
Factory model codeRH975S
Front brakeSingle disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, single-piston caliper

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