The Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special motorcycle specifications include a 1250.1 cc (76.28 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 302.1 kg (666 lb).
Key specifications
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 12th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 69th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,250 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Harley-Davidson models.
302.1 kg — heavier than about 43% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 57%.
650 mm — taller than about 12% of Harley-Davidson models.
18.9 L — larger than about 69% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,365
2,376
Close to average.
1,702
1,599
6% above average.
650
689
6% below average.
122
128
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Engine oil capacity | 4.70 L (4.97 US qt) |
|---|---|
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 298 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.46:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1250.1 cc (76.28 cu in) |
| Torque | 113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 105.0 x 72 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 4.70 L (4.97 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 34.0° |
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| Trail | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston |
| Wheels | Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinstripe |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 302.1 kg (666 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 288.9 kg (637 lb) |
| Seat height | 650 mm (25.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,365 mm (93.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,702 mm (67.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.93 L (5.00 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 6.36 L/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 147.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer |
|---|---|
| Lights | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black Denim, Vivid Black, Ember Red Sunglo |
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| Exhaust system | Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield |
| Price as new | US$ 15449. Euro 16295. UK £ 13495. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.