How much horsepower does a 2008 V Rod have?
All 2008 V-Rods are powered by a 1250 cc liquid-cooled DOHC, eight-valve, 60-degree Revolution V-Twin, with electronic sequential port fuel injection. The base motor delivers 121 horsepower and 84 pound-feet of torque, while the Night Rod and Night Rod Special both crank out 125 horsepower.
What year did they stop making the V Rod?
2018
Highlights. Harley-Davidson has decided to quietly discontinue the Harley-Davidson V-Rod from it 2018 model line-up. The V-Rod was first introduced in 2001, and introduced to take on Japanese motorcycles which were becoming a threat to Harley-Davidson’s customer base.
Are Vrods collectable?
The Massive Pr1ck Any bike will be collectable given enough time, and if it’s in nice enough shape.
Why did they stop making V rods?
The Harley Davidson V Rod Discontinue seemed to happen from its 2018 model line-up. While the model got released in the early time of 2001, the Harley Davidson V Rod discontinued recently. The reason behind this kind of a design is that this particular model was primarily made to target the non-Harley customer base.
Are Harley V rods fast?
The V-Rods run over 200 mph but watch out for anything in or on the road. I rode one of these and it is pretty quick. It was originally supposed to power the new Buells.
What is the top speed of a Harley Davidson V-Rod?
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 |
Will V Rod come back?
The unique muscle bike co-developed with Porsche has been put out to pasture. While many are mourning the loss of the Dyna Big Twin lineup, the most un-Harley motorcycle in the Harley-Davidson family has been quietly discontinued during the heavy-duty revamp of the Milwaukee bike brand’s 2018 lineup: the V-Rod.
Is VROD a real Harley?
The vrod was one of the best engineered bikes Harley had made. A powerful, fast, efficient, water cooled engine in a forward thinking, unique design. The problem was not the bike, it was Harley Davidson and its rapid fan base.
What engine is in the V-Rod?
All other Harley models are powered by 45-degree V-twin air-cooled engines with camshafts in the block; the new V-Rod has an 1,130cc 60-degree engine with double overhead cams and four valves for each cylinder. It produces 115 horsepower at 8,500 r.p.m., the most of any Harley.