Friday, May 16, 2008

The Harley V-Rod

You may have figured out by now that I'm partial to Japanese cycles - but again, I'm new to this whole thing, but learning fast. But I have to pay homage to a special high-end, sport-bike, the HD V-Rod. The V-Rod signaled a new wave Harley with a sculpted, polished and anodized aluminum bodywork set developed in collaboration with Porsche. The injection system hails from France, the ignition from Italy, but a lot of the internal hard parts are German, such as the Mahle pistons.

The "Revolution" motor claims 115hp, and most cycle magazines have dyno-tested the V-Rod at 109 at the rear wheel, with 74 ft. lbs. torque at 7,000rpm. Check out the Harley Davidson VSRCA V-Rod Specifications:

  • 1130cc Liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin, DOHC, approx. 109 rwhp
  • EPA ratings: 37-city/47-hwy
  • Front suspension: 49mm conventional fork, no adjustments
  • Rear suspension: Six-position preload adjustment
  • Front tire: 120/70x19 Dunlop D207 Sport
  • Rear tire: 180/55x18 Dunlop D207 Sport
  • Overall length: 93.6"
  • Wheelbase: 67.5"
  • Wet weight: 615 lbs.
  • Lean angle (cornering): 32 degrees
More on this as I learn more ;-)

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