None.
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.
This is a true bike, stripped down and simple, the way a bike should be. Lots of torque, nimble and fast enough for me. A great platform for add ons and such... love it...
I bought this bike in March 08 and completely agree. It's fantastic.
I had a 07 Suzuki M50 as well! I bought it because I loved how it was blacked out and different than most other cruisers, but after a year, I HAD to have more power, better looks, and less bullcrap. Sometimes I would look at the M50 and it would look, I dunno, cheap.
I fell in love with the Nightster at first sight before I bought the M50, but I was 20 and didn't think my military pay could get me on a Harley. A year later, I have 4000 miles on my all black Nightster, with MANY more to come. This bike was made for me; it may be a little cramped for tall people, but for average height riders who like unique, old skool style bad ass bikes, the Nightster is an awesome choice.
These Sportsters have come a long way, you get what you pay; for they ain't cheap, & HD did a nice job on em.
I just bought my 1st Harley today and it is an 08 Nightster with a little under 4k on it. I was excited and scared at the same time cause the biggest bike I had ever ridden was a 636 Ninja and a 450 Nighthawk. But it was love at first sight, and then I sat on it and got the feel of this beautiful machine. When I rode it off the lot, I had to get used to the quick throttle response, but man WHAT A BIKE!!! I love it and can't wait to hit the pavement!!!
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