Is a Harley Davidson V-Rod fast?
Harley-Davidson VRSC
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 137.6–144 mph (221.4–231.7 km/h) |
| Power | 115–125 hp (86–93 kW)(2001-2012) (claimed)@ 8,250 rpm 103.2 hp (77.0 kW) (rear wheel) |
| Torque | 84.0 lbf⋅ft (113.9 N⋅m) (claimed)@ 7,000 rpm 72 lb⋅ft (98 N⋅m) (rear wheel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed, belt drive |
Why did Harley stop making the Nightster?
Instead of shine, paint was matte, and even metallic parts came in silver satin. Harley stopped making Nightster in 2012, so it had a short run despite its popularity. Harley® let its trademark on the Nightster name lapse, so it looked like the bike was gone for good.
What kind of bike is the Harley Davidson Night Rod Special?
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX is an imposing high performance ride. This power motorcycle cruiser has an ergonomically-designed low rise drag style handlebar that places you in an aggressive but comfortable riding position.
Is the Night Rod Special still on the market?
HotCars helps you get a little more well acquainted with two of the baddest Harley-Davidsons ever, the Night Rod Special and the V-Rod Muscle. Despite its menacing good looks and impressive performance, the V-twin racing street custom (VRSC) or V-Rod line of Harley-Davidson bikes was unceremoniously discontinued in 2017.
When did the V-Rod Night Rod come out?
From the stable of the V-Rod, came the Night Rod in 2006 followed by the Night Rod Special in 2007. The Night Rod lasted just two years, giving way to its bigger, better, and blacker sibling: the Night Rod Special that lasted untill 2017.
What’s the difference between a night Rod and a V-Rod Muscle?
With so much in common, the main differences between the Night-Rod Special and V-Rod Muscle were mostly aesthetic, but to the owners, that meant all the difference in the world. The V-Rod Muscle (top image) looks more like a traditional cruising bike because of its no-nonsense black paint job and oodles of exposed chrome.