Across the 2013, 2014 and 2015 model years, the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 666 lb (302.1 kg) and dry weights ranging from 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 666 lb (302.1 kg) |
| Dry weight | 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,247 cc to 1,250.1 cc |
| Torque | 81.9 lb-ft (111 Nm) to 83.3 lb-ft (113 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2013 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.29 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.51 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.87 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.3 lb / 100 cc to 53.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 668 lb (303 kg) to 668.2 lb (303.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 666 lb (302.1 kg), while dry weight is 636.9 lb (288.9 kg) to 637.1 lb (289 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
Are all Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special?
A full tank works out to about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 5 US gal (18.93 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 846 lb (383.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much heavier is the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 668 lb (303 kg) to 668.2 lb (303.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 28.9 lb (13.1 kg) to 29.1 lb (13.2 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 12.29 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.51 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special have per pound?
The model has about 1.87 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Harley-Davidson website.