​2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster | Instrument of Expression

To write the next chapter, you need the right instrument.​

​Born from an icon of yesterday and evolved for the riders of today, the 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster is the ultimate canvas for those who seek to push through barriers and create their own riding experience.​ Watch the entire process of how the 2022 Nightster was designed, built and more.

Instrument Of Expression – Dedication & Credits
This film is dedicated to the builders of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and around the world.

Directed by Austin Peck & Jack Shanahan
Director of Photography: Jack Shanahan
Production: Projectorbeam
Art Direction: Daniel N. Johnson
First Assistant Camera: Phil Shavartsman
Edited by Austin Peck
Original Score by Seye Adelekan, Charlie Morton and James Nall
Sound Mix and Engineering: Erik Lohr
Creative Direction: Adam Nathanson, Adam Renfree, Colony
Color: Stewart Griffin
Online Editor & Finishing Services: Drew Kilgore & Final Frame

Milwaukee:
Featured Engineers and Designers: Kyle Wick, Ben McGinley, Ashley Nieman
Mechanics: Edward Christensen, Jeff Mish, Craig Lager
Test Lab Engineer: Michael Hermes
Engineering Manager: Brian Munzel
Executive Producer: Jake Schmidt
Producer: Andrew Lomenzo
Producer: Breanna Riedel
Gaffer: Adam Klimaszewski
Key Grip: Tim Spellman
Grip & Electric: Ryan Kolegas, Nick Silva, Kevin Sweeney, Jon Benson, Aaron Zakowski
Daryl Kiefer, Tyler Deraedt
2nd Unit Camera Operator: Justin Linnemeier
2nd Unit Camera Assistant: Michael Krieger
Sound Recordist: Jacob Fatke

UK:
Featured Builder: Charlie Stockwell
Photographic Assistant: Jan Jack Klos
Subfrantic Studios: Stephen Davies, Aylwin Steele, Liam Gunning

Germany:
Featured Builders: Kim Bergerforth, Andreas Bergerforth
Fixer and Photographic Assistant: Michael Rauscher

California:
Featured Builder: Brandon Holstein
Speed Merchant: Alfonzo Vasquez
Painter: Michael "BuckWild" Ramirez
Bike Wrangler: Gene Thomason

Massachusetts:
Featured Builders: Jody Perewitz, Dave Perewitz
Also Appearing: Judd Hollifield & Moose of Rinehart Racing, Andy George of Sons of Speed

Japan:
Featured Builder: Hideya Togashi
Producer: Jonathan Ealey
Director of Photography: Yuji Suzuki
Sound Recordist: Mariel Lohninger
Camera Assistant: Thomas Beswick
Interpereter: Hiroki Takai

Georgia:
Performers: Kyle & Cody Ives
Wall of Death Crew: Cory Snyder, Chris Thompson, Sarah Winslow, Logan Baker
Lighting Director: Adam Klimaszewski
Key Grip: Tim Spellman
1st AC / Movi Tech: Phil Shavartsman
2nd Unit DP: Keith Ferreira
2nd AC: Spencer Wilson
Best Boy Grip & Driver: Mike Pilcher
Grip & Driver: Richard Plumber
3rd Electric: D'Cory Hunt
Best Boy Electric & Generator: Stephen Walton
Stunt Rider: Sarah Winslow
Bike Wrangler: Gene Thomason, Cash Thomason
Catering: Matt & Kim Hagel
With Gratitude: Tonya & Shawn Ives, Bill & Barbara Ives.

Harley-Davidson:
Michael Carlin
Chris Fecke
Joe Gustafson
Miranda Haynie
Bill Jackson
Theo Keetell
Tyler Kuehne
David Latz
Andrew Lomenzo
Kristina McGuirk
Arrick Maurice
Paul Murray
Dong Park
Brad Richards
Breanna Riedel
Jeff Roush
Jake Schmidt
Jochen Zeitz

With Gratitude:
Bill Davidson
Willie G Davidson
The "Willie G Portrait Artist"

[sjosephh]

Today I purchased my 30 years of dream HARLEY-DAVIDSON. Just reached home. THANKS TO YOU GUYS.

[BlockheadMoto]

Cant' wait to swing a leg over and try out the new Nightster!

[kenpstok]

Japanese dude's design was actually pretty impressive!

[axelpteeg]

The german back line was gorgeous !! the bike was pretty good too

[cameronlawrence]

Why wasn’t this a prime time national television event?! This video is movie quality! Get the word out! Get people who are sitting on their couches some Friday night f’king exciting about riding a Harley Davidson again!!

[MadOgre]

80 pounds lighter, lower center of gravity, more lean angle, and a lot more punch... And no more Valve Adjustment Services. Amazing. Looking forward to riding this! Also - This video is fantastic. Well done.

[ironridermoto]

The German Thunderbike build is straight 🔥

[GeorgeVrachliotis]

Willie G in the end of the video! Yes! The man, the legend!

[joeplem]

100 times better looking than the S model for sure!!!

[BipityBopity]

You can definitely tell young people are influencing the brand. The video quality, color grade, style, editing etc… great video.

[rolling_heavy]

My first love and first forray into motorcycling was a 2008 Nightster. Nowadays I live, work on, and sometimes even sleep on motorcycles. The Sportster line has been part of HD longer than any model in the lineup and are infinitely capable and functional. Makes me happy to see this that HD is keeping their most enduring and representative model around. Bravo.

[evil_musclemuscled]

I'm glad to see that real biker still standing and talking . That was a great ending . BLESS YOU SIR

[joshuabuhler]

I had the chance to sit on this bike last week and it’s absolutely crazy how well balanced it is. It feels light as a feather

[MattLaidlaw]

I enjoyed this launch video. Well done guys. I can't wait to ride it!

[xtrythis]

Wow. That Japanese guy killed it!! If they sold them like that out of the factory I'd have one! Brings back the old 70's and 80's cb750 scheme.👌

[davidsizemore]

WOW Harley knocked this out of the park. Love the new Sportster.

[justinturner]

I own two sporties, but I want this one too! And a Lowrider S, and a Street Bob, and a Shovelhead…. I need more money, more time, and a bigger garage 🤣

[qyk]

Jody and Dave are aces in my book. They do bike nights all summer long-they’re always trying to reach out and grow the community. I live close by their shop and I feel proud to be from the area that produced the rider that achieved 208

[EvanRobertsonHD]

I hope it goes on forever too, Willie G. You keep building them and we'll keep riding them!

[Countach]

As always, Harley documercials have the most wonderful cinemaphotography. This one is no different.