Harley-Davidson Nightster: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the Harley-Davidson Nightster? Its 27.8" (71 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 27.8" / 71 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 487 lb / 221 kg |
| Style | cruiser |
| Seat width | narrow |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~25.6" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~24.6" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $9,999 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the Harley-Davidson Nightster at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Both feet flat |
| 29" | Both feet flat |
| 30" | Both feet flat |
| 31" | Both feet flat |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the Harley-Davidson Nightster?
- The Harley-Davidson Nightster has a published unladen seat height of 27.8 inches (71 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.2 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the Harley-Davidson Nightster?
- You can plant both feet flat on the Harley-Davidson Nightster from roughly a 25.6-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 24.6 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the Harley-Davidson Nightster be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the Harley-Davidson Nightster — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the Harley-Davidson Nightster
- Harley-Davidson Nightster lowering kit
- Harley-Davidson Nightster lower seat
- Harley-Davidson Nightster gear & parts
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