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

The Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle motorcycle specifications include a 1,250 cc (76.28 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 292 kg (643.7 lb).

Key specifications

2009-2012Model years
1,250 ccDisplacement
115.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
292 kgDry weight
640 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,700 mmWheelbase
105 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2009201020112012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20121250.1 cc (76.28 cu in)
Dry weight
20112012290.3 kg (640 lb)
Final drive
2011Primary Drive: Gear, 117/64 ratio. Final Drive: Belt, 72/28 ratio
Frame
2011Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded. Swingarm: Polished, one-piece cast aluminum.
2012Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded
Front brakes
2010Double disc. 4-piston
2011Double disc. 4-piston. ABS available.
2012Single disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Front suspension
201243 mm Inverted fork
Front tire
2010120/0-ZR19
Fuel system
20102011Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Rear brakes
2010Single disc. 4-piston
2011Single disc. 4-piston. ABS available.
2012Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Rear suspension
2012Preload adjustable shocks. Polished, one-piece cast aluminum with black powder-coat finish swingarm.
Torque
2011117.0 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
2012116.6 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Wheelbase
20121,702 mm (67.0 inches)
Clutch
2012Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Exhaust system
2012Satin chrome, dual side exhaust system with turnouts
Fuel capacity
201218.93 L (5.00 US gal)
Ground clearance
20112012122 mm (4.8 inches)
Overall length
20122,357 mm (92.8 inches)
Seat height
2010705 mm (27.8 inches)
2011678 mm (26.7 inches)
2012650 mm (25.6 inches)
Trail
20102012142 mm (5.6 inches)

How the Harley-Davidson VRSCF 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 41st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height640 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 7% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 5th 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 58th 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 length2,410 mm
This bike

2,410

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,700 mm
This bike

1,700

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

6% above average.

Seat height640 mm
This bike

640

Harley-Davidson avg

689

7% below average.

Ground clearance105 mm
This bike

105

Harley-Davidson avg

128

18% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,700 mmSeat 640 mmClearance 105 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
Bore/stroke ratio 1.46:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,250 cc (76.28 cu in)
Torque 115.0 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 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 (ESPFI)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch 9-plate, wet, A and S (Assist and Slip)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Black steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails;
Front suspension 43 mm inverted
Rear suspension Preload adjustable
Front wheel travel 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rear wheel travel 74 mm (2.9 inches)
Rake 34.0°
Trail 141 mm (5.6 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Bremo, 4-piston calipers, ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. Bremo, 4-piston calipers, ABS
Front tire 120/70-ZR19
Rear tire 240/40-R18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 292 kg (643.7 lb)
Seat height 640 mm (25.2 inches)
Overall length 2,410 mm (94.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,700 mm (66.9 inches)
Ground clearance 105 mm (4.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.90 L (4.99 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver, Dark Blue Denim, Red Hot Sunglo
Exhaust system Satin chrome, dual side exhaust system
Comments Pewter powder-coated engine with polished treatment covers; Front fender with blackout; Chopped rear fender; 240mm wide rear tyre; Forward pulled back footpegs; Passenger footpegs; Internally wired handlebar with “fat” integrated cast riser; Two-piece, two-up textured vinyl seat; Satin chrome headlamp mount; Satin black headlamp bucket; Wide angular air box cover and new air box side covers; LED front turn signals incorporated into mirror stems;

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