Harley-Davidson Nightster Special vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Comparison

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Things we like	--	Classic and elegant design Torquey engine Read More
Things we don't like	--	Restricted practicality due to the absence of a pillion seat Harsh ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	975 cc	1200 cc
Maximum Power	89 hp	76 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.7 L	9.0 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	2 Into 2 Exhaust
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine	Liquid-Cooled, 8-Valve, SOHC, 270° Crank Angle Parallel Twin
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	97 mm x 66 mm	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.0:1
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	106 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	--
Valves Per Cylinder	--	8
Emission Control	--	Euro 4

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Oil Tank Capacity	4.5 L	--
Seating Capacity	2	--
Dry Weight	211 kg	228 kg
Seat Height	705 mm	690 mm
Kerb Weight	219.08 kg	--
Length	2265 mm	--
Wheel Base	1556 mm	1510 mm
Height	--	1025 mm
Width	--	800 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	ESPFI	MPFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Front Tyre	100/90 R19	100/90 R19
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16	150/80 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubel

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	--	KYB Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	70 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	90 mm
Rear Suspension	--	Monoshock

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Road Road	Rain, Road Rain, Road
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Central Locking	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Gauge	--	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	--	No
Tachometer	--	No
Navigator	--	No
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	No
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	--	Tubular Steel Cradle Tubular Steel Cradle

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc