Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom 110th Anniversary vs Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom 110th Anniversarystacks up against the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 1200 Custom 110th AnniversaryHarley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster
Model year20132012
Price$11,699$9,999
Engine1201 cc1201 cc
Torque107 Nm107 Nm
Weight251 kg247 kg
Seat height27 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual PistonSingle disc. Dual-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single pistonSingle disc. Single-piston
Tires130/90-B16 / 150/80-B16 100/90-B19 / 150/80-B16

Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom 110th Anniversary vs Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom 110th Anniversary and the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom 110th Anniversary brings its published horsepower in a 251 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster counters with its own power figure at 247 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster has the lower MSRP.

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: