Triumph Sprint RS vs Harley Davidson Sportster® Nightster® (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Sprint RSstacks up against the Harley Davidson Sportster® Nightster®. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Sprint RSHarley Davidson Sportster® Nightster®
Model year20042026
Price$9,999
Engine955 cc975 cc
Weight210 kg
Seat height705 mm
Fuel capacity11.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Belt
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Harley-Davidson Series 100/90 R19 57H / Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series 150/80 R16 77H

Triumph Sprint RS vs Harley Davidson Sportster® Nightster® — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Sprint RS and the Harley Davidson Sportster® Nightster® usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Sprint RS brings its published horsepower, while the Harley Davidson Sportster® Nightster® counters with its own power figure at 210 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: