Harley-Davidson VRSC
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| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
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| Also called | V-Rod, Night-Rod, Street-Rod, V-Rod Muscle |
| Production | 2001-2017 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 1,131 cc (69.0 cu in) 2001-2007 1,247 cc (76.1 cu in) 2008-present water-cooled 60° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 4.13 in × 2.835 in (104.9 mm × 72.0 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Top speed | 137.6 mph (221.4 km/h) |
| Power | 115–125 hp (86–93 kW)(2001-2012) (claimed)@ 8,250 rpm 103.2 hp (77.0 kW) (rear wheel) |
| Torque | 84.0 lbf·ft (113.9 N·m) (claimed)@ 7,000 rpm 72 lb·ft (98 N·m) (rear wheel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed, belt drive |
| Tires | Front: 120/70ZR-19 60W Rear: 240/40R-18 79V |
| Rake, trail | 34.0°, 5.6 in (140 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 67 in (1,700 mm) |
| Dimensions |
L: 94.4 in (2,400 mm) |
| Weight | 619–677 lb (281–307 kg) (2001-2010) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 US gal (12 l; 2.7 imp gal) |
| Fuel consumption | Highway: 42 mpg‑US (5.6 L/100 km; 50 mpg‑imp) City: 34 mpg‑US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg‑imp) |
The Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) is a discontinued line of muscle bikes, produced by Harley-Davidson from 2001 until 2017.
The engine, called Revolution, is based on the VR-1000 Superbike engine and jointly developed and engineered with the German sports car manufacturer Porsche. The VRSC marks Harley's first collaboration with Porsche since the Nova project, which, like the V-Rod, was a radical departure from Harley's traditional lineup until it was cancelled by AMF in 1981 in favor of the Evolution engine. A derivative of the Revolution called the Revolution X was later used on the entry-level Harley-Davidson Street, first released in 2014.
The VRSC was introduced in 2001 in a single model called the V-Rod. The V-Rod was developed to compete against Japanese and American muscle bikes. The "V-Rod" made use of the Revolution engine, developed jointly with Porsche that, for the first time used overhead cams and liquid cooling. Unlike other Harley production motorcycles, a 60-degree V-twin engine, the radiator and the hydroformed frame members support the round-topped air cleaner cover. The fuel tank on the V-Rod is located underneath the seat, placing the rider on top of it, rather than the usual frontal placement. The "tank" in this case is dressing, hiding the frame. Loosely based on the VR-1000 Superbike, Harley-Davidson builds it as a platform for drag-racing competition machines. All VRSC models are produced at Harley-Davidson's Vehicle and Powertrain Operations facility in Kansas City, Missouri.
Model years: 2002–2006. The original V-Rod had a 1,131 cubic centimetres (69.0 cu in) Revolution Engine, producing a claimed 115 horsepower (86 kW) at the crank. The V-Rod had 49 mm forks and a 180 mm rear tire, with solid disc wheels. The VRSCAs were all factory equipped with 3.7 US gallons (14 l; 3.1 imp gal) fuel tanks. In 2006 the VRSCA was equipped with Brembo Brakes. The VRSCA was only offered with forward controls. 2003 models were included in the 100th anniversary edition.
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