The Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special motorcycle specifications include a 1,247 cc (76.09 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 306.6 kg (676 lb).
Key specifications
2007-2012Model years
1,247 ccDisplacement
108.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
306.6 kgWet weight
668 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,707 mmWheelbase
107 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200720082009201020112012
Year-specific specification changes
The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
2008104.9 x 71.9 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches)
20092012105.0 x 72 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio
200811.5:1
2010201211.5:1
Displacement
20081250.4 cc (76.30 cu in)
200920111,250 cc (76.28 cu in)
20121250.1 cc (76.28 cu in)
Dry weight
20092010292 kg (643.7 lb)
2011293 kg (646 lb)
2012288.9 kg (637 lb)
Front brakes
2008Double disc. 4-piston calipers
2009Double disc. Bremo, 4-piston calipers, ABS
2010Double disc. 4-piston
2011Double disc. 4-piston. Patented, one-piece floating rotor.
2012Single disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Fuel system
2008Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
2009Injection
20102012Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Rear brakes
2008Single disc. 4-piston calipers
2009Single disc. Bremo, 4-piston calipers, ABS
2011Single disc. 4-piston. Uniform expansion rotor.
2012Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Torque
2008115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
20092010111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7,200 rpm
2011115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
2012115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Wet weight
2012303.9 kg (670 lb)
Wheelbase
201020111,715 mm (67.5 inches)
20121,702 mm (67.0 inches)
Exhaust system
2008Brushed, straight-shot exhaust w/ dual mufflers; black End Caps; shield
20092011Brushed, straight-shot exhaust with dual mufflers,
2012Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield
Fuel capacity
2009201118.90 L (4.99 US gal)
201218.93 L (5.00 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20085.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
20126.36 L/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2008129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
2012147.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
20102011140 mm (5.5 inches)
2012122 mm (4.8 inches)
Overall length
200920112,460 mm (96.9 inches)
20122,365 mm (93.1 inches)
Seat height
2009640 mm (25.2 inches)
20102011690 mm (27.2 inches)
2012650 mm (25.6 inches)
Trail
2008114 mm (4.5 inches)
2009115 mm (4.5 inches)
20102011114 mm (4.5 inches)
2012130 mm (5.1 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,247 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,707 mmSeat 668 mmClearance 107 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 120/70-ZR19 front / 240/40-R18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 240/40-R18 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 384 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.45:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,247 cc (76.09 cu in) |
| Torque | 108.5 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 104.9 x 72.1 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 34.0° |
|---|---|
| Trail | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear tire | 240/40-R18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 306.6 kg (676 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 291.7 kg (643 lb) |
| Seat height | 668 mm (26.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,398 mm (94.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,707 mm (67.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.92 L (5.00 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.93 L/100 km (20.3 km/l or 47.71 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 114.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Two-tone black denim and vivid black (new), two-tone vivid black and black denim (new) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome, straight-shot dual pipes; brushed mufflers with black end caps and black shields |
| Price as new | US$ 16495. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Revolution engine. |
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