: Harley-Davidson introduced the original "Night Train" with the 1971 Super Glide , which mated a Big Twin chassis with a leaner Sportster front end.
: It was the first time the factory officially built a bike with a "custom chopper" profile, featuring a 74 cubic inch Shovelhead engine and a unique fiberglass "boat tail" seat. The Evolution: The Softail FXSTB (1998–2010) Night TrainHD
The modern Night Train most enthusiasts recognize debuted in as a member of the Softail family. : Harley-Davidson introduced the original "Night Train" with
Even though it was a "factory custom," owners rarely kept them stock. The Night Train became a favorite platform for extreme builds. Even though it was a "factory custom," owners
The story of the is one of rebellion and factory-custom innovation. Often described as one of Harley's "meanest" models, it carved out a legacy for riders who preferred "blacked-out muscle" over the typical chrome-heavy look of traditional cruisers. The Origin: The First "Night Train" The name actually predates the popular Softail model.
: Near the end of its production run, it became a Europe-only model before being officially discontinued around 2010.
: Its hallmark was the powder-black treated engine , a stark departure from the polished chrome engines found on most Harleys at the time.
