Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod motorcycle specifications include a 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in) engine, power of 115 hp (83.9 kW) @ 8,250 rpm, and a listed weight of 270.4 kg (596.1 lb).

Key specifications

2002-2006Model years
1,130 ccDisplacement
115 hpPower
88.0 Nm @ 6,300 rpmTorque
270.4 kgDry weight
660 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,713 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20022003200420052006
Year-specific specification changes

The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
2006100.1 x 72.1 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches)
Displacement
200420051,131 cc (69.01 cu in)
20061130.8 cc (69.00 cu in)
Dry weight
2003285 kg (628.3 lb)
20042005275 kg (606.3 lb)
2006272.2 kg (600 lb)
Front brakes
20042006Double disc
Fuel system
20052006Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Torque
20032005105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,600 rpm
2006100.3 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 74.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Wheelbase
200320051,710 mm (67.3 inches)
20061,715 mm (67.5 inches)
Cooling system
20042006Air
Fuel capacity
200418.90 L (4.99 US gal)
Ground clearance
2003130 mm (5.1 inches)
20042005141 mm (5.6 inches)
2006127 mm (5.0 inches)
Overall length
20032,435 mm (95.9 inches)
20042,500 mm (98.4 inches)
20052,435 mm (95.9 inches)
20062,377 mm (93.6 inches)
Seat height
2006648 mm (25.5 inches)

How the Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod 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.

Engine power115 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

About 80% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 98th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Displacement1,130 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 11% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 28th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height660 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 18% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 26th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

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.

Engine power98th

115 hp — more powerful than about 98% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.

Displacement28th

1,130 cc — larger displacement than about 28% of Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height24th

660 mm — taller than about 24% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity26th

14 L — larger than about 26% 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.

Overall length2,376 mm
This bike

2,376

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,713 mm
This bike

1,713

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

7% above average.

Seat height660 mm
This bike

660

Harley-Davidson avg

689

4% below average.

Ground clearance142 mm
This bike

142

Harley-Davidson avg

128

11% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,130 cc • Liquid cooled • 115 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,713 mmSeat 660 mmClearance 142 mm
Belt (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.425 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 425.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 101.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.39:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,130 cc (68.95 cu in)
Power 115 hp (83.9 kW) @ 8,250 rpm
Torque 88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,300 rpm
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 72 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Belt (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 270.4 kg (596.1 lb)
Seat height 660 mm (26.0 inches)
Overall length 2,376 mm (93.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,713 mm (67.4 inches)
Ground clearance 142 mm (5.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4253 hp/kg

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.