Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2015 is length 93.1 in (2,365 mm), wheelbase 67 in (1,702 mm), seat height 25.6 in (650 mm) to 26.6 in (675 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.5 in (115 mm) to 4.8 in (122 mm).

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special dimensions at a glance

Overall length
93.1 in (2,365 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
67 in (1,702 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
25.6 in (650 mm) to 26.6 in (675 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.5 in (115 mm) to 4.8 in (122 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Specification differences by model year

Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.

Seat height

2013-201425.6 in (650 mm)
201526.6 in (675 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 1 in (25 mm)

Ground clearance

2013-20144.8 in (122 mm)
20154.5 in (115 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.3 in (7 mm)

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 25.6 in — very low by general motorcycle standards. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

72% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 26.1 in (663 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

7.2%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 25.6 in (650 mm), which is very low by general motorcycle standards.

Does the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 67 in (1,702 mm), which is very long by general motorcycle standards. The wheelbase is about 72% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special have?

The representative ground clearance is 4.8 in (122 mm), which is moderate by general motorcycle standards.

Is the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special compact or large?

The representative overall length is 93.1 in (2,365 mm), making the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special very long for a motorcycle.

Did the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 25.6 in (650 mm) in 2013-2014 to 26.6 in (675 mm) in 2015, a change of 1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special?

The main listed figures are overall length 93.1 in (2,365 mm), wheelbase 67 in (1,702 mm), seat height 25.6 in (650 mm), and ground clearance 4.8 in (122 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 7.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.