The Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod motorcycle specifications include a 1250.4 cc (76.30 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 303.9 kg (670 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-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.
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 45th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 55th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 63rd 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.
303.9 kg — heavier than about 45% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 55%.
688 mm — taller than about 55% of Harley-Davidson models.
18.9 L — larger than about 63% 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.
2,398
2,376
Close to average.
1,707
1,599
7% above average.
688
689
Close to average.
127
128
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR19 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR18 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 338 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.46:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1250.4 cc (76.30 cu in) |
| Torque | 115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 104.9 x 71.9 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 34.0° |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston calipers |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 303.9 kg (670 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 288.9 kg (637 lb) |
| Seat height | 688 mm (27.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,398 mm (94.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,707 mm (67.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.92 L (5.00 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Two-toned, silver and charcoal powertrain with chrome covers (annivesary model features black powertrain with chrome covers); steel frame with leafy aluminum clear coat paint (annivesary model features steel fram with Vivid Black paint); welded handlebar |
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| Exhaust system | Chrome, straight-shot exhaust w/ dual mufflers |
| Price as new | US$ 14995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Color matched headlamp nacelle; highway pegs; low 26-in. seat height; 180mm rear tire; mid-mounted foot controls |
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.