How long will a V-Rod last?
He told me that there were several test bikes down in Talladega that had over 300,000 miles on the original engine. He said that, in his opinion, the V-Rod should be a 200,000 mile bike for a dilligent owner.
Is the V-Rod reliable?
The Harley-Davidson Night Rod is definitely reliable. Our Harley-Davidson Night Rod owners’ reviews show these bikes do tend to be reliable, although there’s one comment about rusty boltheads appearing very early after they purchased their machine.
What year V-Rod is the fastest?
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.
Why did they stop making V-Rod?
So why the sudden discontinuation? Without a proper answer from Harley-Davidson, we can only hypothesize on this. One reason may be that the 20-year-old engine no longer meets the Euro 4 emission standards. Other factors could be dwindling sales and the fact that V-Rods have lived out their life.
Is V-Rod a real Harley?
The Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-twin racing street custom), or V-Rod, is a line of V-twin cruiser motorcycles made by Harley-Davidson from 1999 until 2017. They are often called muscle bikes for their relatively high power output.
Are Vrods still made?
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.
What does V-Rod stand for?
V-twin racing street custom
The Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-twin racing street custom), or V-Rod, is a line of V-twin cruiser motorcycles made by Harley-Davidson from 1999 until 2017. They are often called muscle bikes for their relatively high power output.
What replaced the V-Rod?
Softail FXDR
Harley-Davidson has replaced the spirit of the venerable V-Rod drag-strip king with the new Softail FXDR, the first Harley with clip-on handlebars. It looks and feels similar, right down to the riding stance with hands and feet forward.
What is the top speed of a Harley-Davidson V-Rod?
145 mph
| Top speed & performance | |
|---|---|
| Max torque | 77.19 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 145 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | – |
| Tank range | 150 miles |