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The Nightster is
an instrument
of expression
and exploration,
underpinned by
performance.

For those with a soft spot for the venerable
Sportsters of old, including myself, we have to face
the inevitable fact that everything must come to
an end. As much as we tolerated the noisy engine,
harsh ride and short range, the XL’s amazing near
70-year lifespan will forever cement it as a true
classic. The two new ‘Sporties’ draw on that heritage,
for sure, but these are completely new bikes chock
full of 21st century wizardry with very little to remind
us of that stalwart lineage. It will be interesting to
see how the new Nightster rides when it arrives here
any day now.

“The Nightster is an instrument of expression
and exploration, underpinned by performance,”
said Jochen Zeitz, in a carefully crafted media
announcement. “By building on the 65-year Sportster
legacy, the Nightster provides a canvas for creativity
and personalisation, offering the ultimate platform
for customisation and expression for new and
existing riders.”
The super premium CVO Touring models are
enhanced with new paint options and add a
hollering Rockford Fosgate sound system. For me,
loudspeaker sound systems on motorcycles are a
little like ashtrays, so there’s also a Boom! Audio 30K
Bluetooth Helmet Headset for those who like to be
more discreet.
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