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The modern Night Train most enthusiasts recognize debuted in as a member of the Softail family.
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. Night TrainHD
: Its hallmark was the powder-black treated engine , a stark departure from the polished chrome engines found on most Harleys at the time. The modern Night Train most enthusiasts recognize debuted
: Introduced a 6-speed transmission , making highway cruising much smoother at lower RPMs. A Legacy of Customization The Origin: The First "Night Train" The name
: Harley-Davidson introduced the original "Night Train" with the 1971 Super Glide , which mated a Big Twin chassis with a leaner Sportster front end.