Buyer’s Guide Model Detail

Buyer's Guide > Night Rod Special
Colours shown may not be available in Canada.
The V-Rod Special is a styling variation on the Muscle, with a wedge-shaped tailpiece and a double-barrel exhaust. It also gets different paint schemes. ABS is standard on both V-Rods.
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Brand
Harley Davidson
Model
Night Rod Special
Categories
Cruiser - Muscle
New/Returning
Returning for 2017
Msrp
$ 21,399
Enginesize
1,247 cc
Engine Type
60 degree V-twin, pushrods with 4 valves/cyl, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke
Transmission
5-speed, belt
Clutch
Wet multi-plate
Fueling
Fuel Injection
Max Power
127 HP (95 kW) @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque
83.3 ft-lbs (113 Nm) @ 6750 rpm
Seat Height, std
675 mm (26.6 in.)
Seat Height, options
Wheelbase
1702 mm (67 in.)
Fuel Capacity
18.9 L (4.99 USG)
Dry Weight
289 kg (637 lbs.)
Curb Weight
302 kg (666 lbs.)
Brakes, front
Twin 300 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes, rear
Single 300 mm disc with 4-piston caliper
Antilock Brakes (ABS)
ABS Standard
Suspension, front
43 mm Inverted/USD forks, non-adjustable with 102 mm of travel
Suspension, rear
Dual shocks, preload adjustable with 74 mm of travel
Tires, front
120/70-ZR19
Tires, rear
240/40-R18
Paint/Colours
Black Denim, Crushed Ice Pearl, Velocity Red Sunglo, Corona Yellow Pearl, Crushed Ice Denim
Warranty
24 months, unlimited mileage

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