How fast is a V-Rod muscle?
145 mph
| Top speed & performance | |
|---|---|
| Max torque | 77.19 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 145 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | – |
| Tank range | 150 miles |
How much horsepower does a Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle have?
122 hp
Perhaps the most important feature offered by the V-Rod Muscle® is the 122 hp produced by the 1250cc Revolution® V-Twin. This V-Twin is tuned to produce 87 lb-ft of torque. The Night Rod® Special gets the same Revolution® engine, with the same displacement, but there it makes 125 hp, with a peak torque of 83.4 lb-ft.
What is the fastest V-Rod made?
1 2001 V-Rod – 3.5 Seconds This bike will hit 60 in only 3.5 seconds, making it the fastest production Harley Davidson motorcycle, and a force to be reckoned with.
What is a V-Rod muscle?
The ‘slipper’ motorcycle clutch (‘slip and assist’) is a unique Harley® clutch that provides smooth, high-power handling in turns or whenever you downshift. By reducing clutch friction, the V-Rod Muscle® models’ slipper clutch helps your rear wheel at a controlled clip.
What makes a Harley Davidson V-rod so special?
Sky-high compression, dual overhead cams, liquid cooling, fuel injection, and a 9,000 rpm redline all contribute to the V-Rod being an atypical Harley, but it is unmistakably still a Harley. The noise it makes simply commands attention.
How well does the V-rod stick to the road?
The final attraction for me was this bike’s general adhesion to the pavement, both going and stopping. The rear Michelin Scorcher puts a lot of rubber to the road due to its 240 mm width. (Let’s also not forget the increased length of the contact patch due to the 18-inch wheel size.) The V-Rod sticks to the road like bubblegum to hot tarmac.
Should you buy a V-rod bike?
Another item of potential concern for some customers is upkeep-related. Different maintenance is part of the tradeoff to get all of this power from the same size package as the air-cooled models. Compared to modern bikes, the V-Rod’s requirements are little more than minor annoyances.
Why is the Honda V-rod so stiff?
The V-Rod’s stiff, sporting ride is due in part to its unconventional, hydroformed frame. Hydroforming, the process of using highly pressurized fluid to make metal into light and structurally strong shapes, is a far cry from H-D’s usual frame technology.