2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 72 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster 71.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 46.9 hp (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500) up to 91 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500) up to 95 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster).
- Weight spans 185 kg (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500) to 216 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500) to 1000 cc (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster).
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| Specification | HONDA Rebel Asi 500 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | HONDA Rebel Asi 500 | HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster |
| Engine size | 500cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 46.9hp | 91hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 95nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 185kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc | axially mounted, 4-piston caliper, single rotor, floating, hub - mounted |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc | floating, single piston caliper, solid uniform expansion rotor |
| Seat height (cm) | 72cm | 71.5cm |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall 150/80B16 77H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork; 5.5-inch travel | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks; 3.7-inch travel | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 185km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 4 L/100km | 11.7 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6499 | $15000 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list |
| Extra features | -4" Analog Instrument with Segmented LCD, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), -TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM (DSCS) -Upright riding position, Mid-mount foot controls, Passenger seat |
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2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 and 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster differ on the listed specifications: the Rebel Asi 500 has a lower listed weight, and the Nightster has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Nightster has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Nightster has a clear listed power advantage (91 hp vs 46.9 hp).
Torque
Nightster has a clear listed torque advantage (95 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
Nightster has a modest listed top-speed advantage (185 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Rebel Asi 500 is notably lighter on the listed weight (185 kg vs 216 kg). Rebel Asi 500 and Nightster have very similar seat heights (72 cm vs 71.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for HONDA Rebel Asi 500.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster has 91 hp compared with 47 hp on the HONDA Rebel Asi 500.
Which is lighter, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
HONDA Rebel Asi 500 is lighter at 185 kg vs 216 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster.
Which is better, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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