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

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle motorcycle specifications include a 1250.1 cc (76.28 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 307.1 kg (677 lb).

Key specifications

2013-2017Model years
1,250 ccDisplacement
118.0 Nm @ 6,750 rpmTorque
307.1 kgWet weight
650 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,702 mmWheelbase
122 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20132014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
201520171,247 cc (76.09 cu in)
Front brakes
20152017Double disc. ABS. 4-piston
Front tire
20142017120/70-ZR19
Gearbox
20145-speed
20165-speed
Rear brakes
20162017Single disc. ABS. 2-piston
Rear tire
20142017240/40-R18
Torque
2015116.6 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
20162017115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wheelbase
201620171,700 mm (66.9 inches)
Fuel consumption
201520176.30 L/100 km (15.9 km/l or 37.34 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20152017146.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
20162017105 mm (4.1 inches)
Overall length
201620172,410 mm (94.9 inches)
Seat height
20162017705 mm (27.8 inches)

How the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle 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.

Displacement1,250 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight307.1 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 51st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height650 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 6% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 12th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity18.9 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 11% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 69th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,357 mm
This bike

2,357

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,702 mm
This bike

1,702

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

6% above average.

Seat height650 mm
This bike

650

Harley-Davidson avg

689

6% below average.

Ground clearance122 mm
This bike

122

Harley-Davidson avg

128

5% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,250 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,702 mmSeat 650 mmClearance 122 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • MT90-ZR19 front / MU85-R18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size MT90-ZR19
Rear tire size MU85-R18
Engine oil capacity 4.70 L (4.97 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 298 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.46:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1250.1 cc (76.28 cu in)
Torque 118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 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
Lubrication Dry sump
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°
Trail 142 mm (5.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. 4-piston
Rear brakes Single disc. 2-piston
Front tire MT90-ZR19
Rear tire MU85-R18
Wheels Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 307.1 kg (677 lb)
Dry weight 292.1 kg (644 lb)
Seat height 650 mm (25.6 inches)
Overall length 2,357 mm (92.8 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 White Hot Denim, Vivid Black, Candy Orange, Midnight Pearl/Brilliant Silver Pearl
Exhaust system Satin chrome, dual side exhaust system with turnouts
Price as new US$ 15149. Euro 18445. UK £ 13995. 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.