| MODEL | HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200N NIGHTSTER 2009 - 2010 |
| Year | 2009 - 2010 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, 45° V-twin, Evolution, OHV pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1200 cc / 73.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm / 3.5 x 3.81 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | 107 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Induction | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, 9-plate |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Mild steel tubular frame, circular sections, cast junctions |
| Front Suspension | 39 mm telescopic fork (gaitered) |
| Rear Suspension | Twin coil-over shocks, dual-adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 292 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2179 mm / 85.8 in |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 643 mm / 25.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1524 mm / 60.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 247 kg / 545 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 255 kg / 562 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90B19 57H |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80B16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100 km / 57 US mpg (highway) |
| Top Speed | — |
The Nightster carried on for 2009 and 2010 with its bobber-inspired look: black finishes, a chopped rear fender, fork gaiters and a low seat. Riders liked its torque and styling, while the short-travel suspension, low clearance and tight riding position limited comfort on longer rides.
