2008 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster review from United States of America
"Made of Steel"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
None.
General comments?
I heard so many bad things about this bike that I didn't seriously consider it. The price is really high compared to the competition. Hell, even the Harley guys around here advised me against any Sportster saying "you won't be happy".
As a matter of fact, I decided on a Suzuki Boulevard M50 based on reviews, commentary (like on this website), and my base requirements: fuel injection, shaft drive, water cooled.
I eliminated various Triumph, Star, Kawasaki and Honda models over 6 months for one reason or another. In May I made the rounds one last time: I sat on a Nightster, and then immediately went and sat on the favored M50 once again.
My black Nightster has 500 miles on it now. It is what it is - there are undoubtedly "better" bikes with different attributes. But there are none like this one. People stare in silence at her beauty. I'm not kidding.
Rides like a tank, shakes like a Tommy Gun, pulls like a locomotive, hotter than Halle Berry.
I couldn't be happier.
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 | Great bike for shorter riders who like that old school look |
| Finest bike I have yet owned |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 550 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th July, 2008 |