2009 Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
Harley Davidson has introduced a new member of the V-Rod family, the V-Rod Muscle. The look is new with somewhat angular bodywork and exhaust pipes that exit on both sides of the bike.
The Revolution engine in the V-Rod is excellent but The Motor Company seems to be having a problem coming up with the right combination to attract a large numbers of buyers to the platform. I have a hunch they’ll get it right, eventually, maybe the Muscle will do it, maybe not. Time will tell.
From Harley Davidson:
With sculpted bodywork stretched taut over a powerful new physique, the 2009 VRSCF V-Rod Muscle rides its way onto the Power Cruiser scene with a broad-shouldered presence. Gaping air scoops, sweeping side-pipe exhaust and a huge rear tire spinning under a clean, clipped fender speak to a contemporary, urban sense of style and performance. The Muscle pushes the Harley-Davidson V-Rod platform into a new turf, where it aims to hold its ground.
VRSC Key Features
1250cc Revolution V-Twin: Standard on all 2009 VRSC models, the 60-degree Revolution 1250cc V-Twin is liquid-cooled and features Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), dual overhead cams, four-valve heads, and a five-speed transmission. The engine is rubber-mounted in a hydroformed steel perimeter frame. A shell covers the large-volume airbox located over the engine. A five-gallon fuel tank is located below the seat on all VRSC models. The engine is tuned to produce up to 125 hp at 8250 rpm and up to 85 ft-lbs. of torque at 7000 rpm.
Optional ABS: Each VRSC model is available with optional, factory-installed Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Designed to work in conjunction with high-performance Brembo triple-disc brakes, this is the most advanced braking system offered on any power cruiser. ABS is designed to help the rider maintain control during braking events, especially those that happen in less-than-optimal conditions. The components of the Harley-Davidson ABS have been designed and packaged to be virtually invisible, preserving the uncluttered styling of the area around the wheels. Unlike many motorcycle ABS, Harley-Davidson ABS is not a linked system, meaning the rider maintains full, independent control of both front and rear brakes.
New V-Rod Muscle
The wide, angular air-box cover and chopped tail section look as solid and smooth as billet and give the new V-Rod Muscle lines that are clean and powerful. The size of the massive 240 mm rear tire is accentuated by the new broad, clipped and clean rear fender. The combination stop/tail/turn LED light is tucked under the edge of the rear fender, and the side-mount license plate leaves the fender surface smooth and uncluttered. Front-end styling balances the rear, with a trimmed fender that’s blacked out behind satin-finished inverted forks and LED turn signals integrated into the mirror stems. The radiator shrouds are restyled and color-matched to the rest of the bodywork, while the new airbox side covers incorporate air scoop inlets covered with woven wire mesh. The silver five-spoke cast aluminum front and rear wheels are a new design for the V-Rod line.
A new deep seat holds the rider firmly in place against the thrust of the Revolution V-Twin engine. The Muscle features forward foot controls, and a new handlebar with internal wiring. The handlebar is 1.5-inch cast aluminum with tubular steel ends and integrated risers. Bold polished forged aluminum triple clamps secure the inverted forks and frame the distinctive V-Rod teardrop reflector optic headlamp, housed in a satin black bucket.
The long profile of a 34-degree fork rake is stretched visually by new “sidepipe” dual exhausts in satin chrome with fat, turn-out mufflers exiting behind the rear axle. The V-Rod Muscle is available in Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver, Dark Blue Denim and Red Hot Sunglo.
New VRSCF V-Rod Muscle features:
* Liquid-cooled, 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine
* 122 hp at 8250 rpm/85 ft. lbs. torque at 7000 rpm
* Pewter powdercoated powertrain with polished covers
* Assist/Slipper Clutch with reduced lever effort
* New clutch cover with relocated dipstick
* New Satin chrome dual side exhaust with turn-out mufflers
* New Five-spoke cast aluminum 19-inch front wheel
* New Five-spoke cast aluminum 18-inch rear wheel
* New Triple clamps
* New 43 mm Inverted forks
* New stylized rear shocks with black springs
* New airbox cover and side covers
* New front fender with black-out section
* New smooth rear fender
* New LED stop/tail/turn light
* New LED front turn signals integrated in mirror stems
* New seat shape
* New Internally wired handlebar cast with riser
* New instrument graphics and housing
* New side-mount license plate
* Black frame
* 240mm wide rear tire
* Forward foot controls
* Brembo triple-disc brakes
* Teardrop reflector-optic headlight
* 25.6-inch seat height
* Optional ABS
* Optional Smart Security System
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July 22nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Ugly ugly ugly, i dont think they hit the mark on this one, the blind can’t ride bikes.
i own a vrsc-b, and looking at that bike vs the new one, i cant believe… no REFUSE to believe that they have the same roots in the vrsc-a
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:31 pm
“Hi, I’m Willie G., welcome to the job interview! Please introduce yourself.”
“I’m Justin. I just dropped out of the local community college, where I designed packaging for iPod accessories”.
“Really? I hear those I Pod, uh, whatever they are, are all the rage among the youth of today. We are having trouble getting them to buy Vrods. Maybe you could give us some fresh thinking. Quite frankly, we’re not too sure what that is.”
“Well Mr. G., here are some edgy box concepts that iPod gadgets could be sold in. As you can see, my favorite medium is cardboard. I put these way cool rivits and radical scoopy things on it to give it the hard core industrial low tech image that todays teens crave even though they are scared to death of real low tech industrial work.”
“Good enough for me - you’re hired! Here is some cardboard for you to work with. The 2009 model show is this afternoon - think you can have the prototype ready this afternoon?”
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I actually like it. But what is it about that gap behind the fork?
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Meh. It’s still typical HD: just another re-packaging of obsolete technology masquerading as a motorcycle.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Don’t care for it, which is a rarity. H-D has great style….but not in this case.
Regarding the engine: Why they don’t put this engine in a tourer?
Why not try something a bit more “Gold Wing” than their current touring line and see how it takes?
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I really want to like this bike, but I can’t. It’s kinda fugly. The Night Rod Special is still easily the best looking V-Rod in HD’s line-up…in my opinion.
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Its still a hundred times better looking than the “waste management” designed Vmax.
maybe next year will be the Edsel year of the motorcycle.
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
“gaping air scoops?” Come on. Everybody knows who the real king of the muscle bikes is.
@ ROHORN
Great post
“Well Mr. G., here are some edgy box concepts that iPod gadgets could be sold in. As you can see, my favorite medium is cardboard. I put these way cool rivits and radical scoopy things on it to give it the hard core industrial low tech image that todays teens crave even though they are scared to death of real low tech industrial work.”
LOL
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Talk about bringing a knife to a gun fight.
sorry ’bout the double post.
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I really like it. Now I would prefer that Harley gave us their AWESOME XR1200 Street Tracker, but this is a great looking American sport/cruiser/standard/drag bike that I think really appeals to the 20 and 30 something crowd. Real power and badass looks! I’d take it any day over ricer boy 600cc cookie cutter stuff.
Harley’s are still a bit on the expensive side for your average gearhead college student, so I will have to settle for 28 year old Japanese 3 cylinder muscle for now.
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:18 pm
as a person in the 20 and 30 crowd i can say with a clear conscience that i dont like this bike. give me the cookie cutter stuff, hell for the price give me a busa. come on harley you can do better than that. in my opinion roland sands designed the best looking v-rod
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Not enough to distinguish it from a trendy Japanese “muscle Cruiser” Except the American price.
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:07 am
Really silly looking, but I haven’t been impressed by any of the V-Rods. I’m also in the 20 and 30 crowd but the “cookie cutter” bikes barely appeal to me either.
I think what Harley is after with this platform is finding a new visual language that can’t be related to any other existing bike. The last thing they want is to be compared to a Japanese bike or risk looking like they’re trying to catch up. I do think Harley is firmly in a position to market this platform to a wider audience. There is no reason why it can’t be a full touring bike as WRXr suggests, a sport bike as V-Rohr suggests, or a “Adventure Tourer” like Buell suggests. There is no sense building a complicated (visually and technically) bike that is supposed to appeal to a cruiser crowd that typically prefers simplicity. No sense building a more powerful motor when people don’t buy cruisers for their power. No sense trying to make it perform… when it barely does.
I really think the V-Rod is desperately in danger of being canned and this is a last ditch attempt to find its niche.
-todd
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:28 am
I’m gonna need more drugs to like this model.
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:07 am
I kinda of like it. Of course I’ve always thought that with the long rake of the front end on these bikes you can’t really get a good riding posture along with handling ability. And why put forward controls on the thing? Not everyone wants to stretch out, how about putting mid-controls or some rear sets on there like the Street Rod(?). Other than that, I have seen a couple VROD’s turned to touring bikes. I’ve wondered why hasn’t H-D built a Revolution powered touring bike yet? They always listen too little too late. (see Rocker)
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:37 am
I don’t object to the looks so much. But I don’t know why, but there is just something…weird…about christening the bike “Muscle”.
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:18 am
Starting at $17,199! (from the H-D site) Sorry, but around $18k off the showroom, I will take a VMax instead. For a bike that really isnt doing that well to begin with, charging more for a lesser version sure is not going to help. They really would have been much better off coming out with a Full Dresser model to be able to charge that much.
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:33 am
Looks to me like Harley had a quick look at the VD Classic “Speed Rod” custom…. the faux fuel tank especially.
http://www.amdchampionship.com/content.php?page=registry§ion=viewbike&event=2008euro&bikenumber=054
Despite Jean Vicente’s gorgeous example of the possibilities, Harley’s managed to muck up the proportions and shapes for yet another V-Rod. And like the Cross Bones, they’ve seemingly allowed an eight year old to name the bike. I agree with poster #15 about the rake and foot controls. If ever an engine deserved better, this is it.
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:24 pm
i own a night rod special and i like this bike because it has a few modern features and sharp modern looks….
i think my business attire when commuting to work suits the vrscf better than the dx
July 23rd, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I… I hate it.
I’ve always really liked the V-Rods, but this… is an abomination. I dunno, I’ll wait till I see it in person, but that rear side angle shot isn’t helping…
But, at least they’ll have plenty of merchandising to go along with it…
July 23rd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
The MRod looks like it was designed with the help of focus groups, market research, demographic analysis, and plenty of credentialed professiona with many many months of business experience.
The Speed Rod looks like it was designed with enthusiasm and talent.
July 24th, 2008 at 3:03 am
next up special versions:
Dill-Rod, green Vlasic styling
Nim-Rod, steepened steering for more nimble ride
Ram-Rod, with Dodge truck loading ramp/trailer accessories
A-Rod, sure to win a fling with Madonna
-todd
July 24th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
WOW!!! did someone hit there head, this bike doesn’t flow. I’m pretty good at visualizing how I can customize a bike but this is a total tare down. The only thing I do like is the lower profile of the gauges instead of them sticking up to gods country.
July 24th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
They should build it with a ridiculously long wheelbase so it handles like a sloppy pig… oh wait, they did.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
I guess I dont agree with most of you, and that is okay, I think this bike (at least from the pics, in person may be different) is pretty freaking sweet!! I have never really cared for HD products, the Rocker C falls into the “freaking sweet” category also, they all look the same and out of date. The VRod was meant to appeal to those of us that prefer a little speed with our machines (I have owned the “cookie cutter” bikes, an R1, a CBR 1000 RR, a 954 RR and a GSXR 600) and I love SPEED and sporty styling. Not the look of haveing the same bike as my uncle who bought his back in ‘88 or the “Oh Crap, I am at Sturgess and I cant find my bike cause they all look the same” feeling. I can understand how some would not like the looks of the VRod Muscle and I agree the word “Muscle” is kind of trying too hard but as far as the bike is concerned…I’ll take one in blue, please.
July 25th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
What are you all saying? I think this is a great looking bike. The rear fender is cool, duel exhaust, the inverted forks are great, even the new air inlet is interesting and different. Is it going to open up the sales of V-rods, probably not, most folks with this kinda money are still stuck in old paradigms. And at 18K I can buy 2 of my m50 with a bunch of gas. So I will have to wait a few years for this as a used. But its a HD after all.
July 27th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Dear Harley Davidson, why don’t you please consider putting that fabulous modern engine into a style / configeration that competes with Wakan / Aprilia (Tuono) “street fighter” type motor cycles.
You have plenty of power in the standard configuration with the “Muscle” spec’d engine just put it into an agile chassisand you’ll sell loads of them.
I am building one now with a used 1150 engine maybe you could share??
July 27th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
I waited for the 09 to come out before makeing a decision on a Vict Hammer or Harley V Rod. Looking at this bike and figuring on how much more its going to cost to make it even look even halfway nice. Well going with the Hammer. I dont think they will pull out from this one V Rod probably comming to an end in future.
July 28th, 2008 at 1:23 am
The VRod platform is not coming to an end.
It should be put into a Sport Touring package to compete with the Triumph Sprint, Honda VFR, FJR, BMW, etc.
There are 2 words in “Sport Touring” and not all sport touring buyers weigh heavily on the sport side. In fact, for most sport touring buyers, this engine will have plenty of performance while being different than the other models in its class. (for marketing spin, HD and Buell can co-brand this model as the class-leading handling bike)
Fast forward to the major magazines. These rags will write that the “V-Tour Sport” came in last in their “comparo” or “shootout” by the numbers.
Do those magazines really think 99% of the reading audience can distinguish between seconds of acceleration or top-end horsepower when riding one model to the next? We care about ballpark performance and, in the case of a sport touring model, ergonomics, luggage, and style supercede outright performance
July 28th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Personally, I like what HD was trying to do, but for someone like me that lives in a big city I’d prefer something a bit more agile and something with a shorter wheel base. The ass end and seating on this baby is sweet. The rest is just HD. I wish they’d get that Naked 1200 to the US.
August 1st, 2008 at 12:07 am
Wake me up when HD brings back he Street Rod (and they actually price it competitively), it has been the only version worth paying attention to
August 9th, 2008 at 4:29 am
It’s unfortunate how many people are so quick to criticize new ideas. I commend HD for thinking out of the box with their new V-Rod. Diversity and differences are as good with bikes as with people. Congratulations to Harley Davidson for taking this leap; I think the V-Rod looks amazing, but only wish they would price it fairly for Canadians. Even when the dollar is on par or better, Canadians are being gouged by automakers and bike makers.
August 9th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
THIS IS A COOL BIKE !!! IM EARLY 30′S AND I HAVE GROWN UP ON THE RICE ROCKETS AND NOW I RIDE A TRICKED OUT HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEUCE AND LOVE IT !!! MOST OF THE IMPORT BUYERS JUST DON’T HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY A HARLEY-DAVIDSON SO THEY BAD MOUTH THEM !!! HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS AMERICAN TRADITION.
August 11th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I like the front turn signal/mirrors, especially if the lights are sequentially lit up, starting from the inside working their way outward.
August 11th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Yeah I like it too, and would probably buy one if it had the Street Rod riding position. It looks like the 2009 Night Rod (non-Special) has the rear set pegs, which is nice
August 14th, 2008 at 3:13 am
OK LETS SEE THIS THING IN BLACK! CHANGE THE WHEELS AND PERHAPS MAKE THE FRONT GUARD A LITTLE LONGER(MAKES THE BIKE LOOK LESS SQUASHED) YOUR GETTIN THERE HD BUT I WOULD GET THE NIGHT ROD ANY DAY! ITS KINDA LIKE THE FIRST V ROD TO NICE AND SOFT TO BE HARLEY! MUSCLE IS THE WRONG NAME FOR A BIKE THAT LOOKS LIKE THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE SAVED IT FOR A TOUGHER MODEL
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I did like the later model with the lake pipes. Not this one. It’s a cruiser and would of truly been called fast, in the past. I own a 80’s scooter that will beat the Rod but it isn’t ‘fast’ today. I see HD came down out of the clouds and started dropping prices. Bet some Rod owners are ticked. Don’t know about HD being an American tradition. There’s HOG chapters all over the world and HD’s are ‘assembled’ in America. Take a stroll through a HD factory. Japanese companies employ far more Americans and puts far more money back into our economy. Sad, but true. The info’s out there.
September 6th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
This bike is slick! Does not look like a traditional Harley — and that is important to me — but retains the Harley charisma.
September 8th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Why can’t HD get right?
None of their bikes can compete with… any other brand.
Yet I still have trouble buying something else. I wish HD made the VMAX.
September 10th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Difference between you guys and me, almost ALL of you are commenting on a bike you dont like to begin with, more importantly a bike you would never buy, so no one cares about your opinions. The web breed negativity and you feed right into it. I, on the other hand, am picking up the first V-Rod muscle to arrive at my dealership in an hour. 2-3 other people were also coming to see it, potential buyers, so it will be selling.
Trust me, in person its amazing. I liked the pics a lot, but i was blown away when I saw it. It looks like a futuristic Harley. Rest of you can continue shifting through 4 gears to get to 40 MPH on the default pig engine. Yes, I just sold my Deuce (my 6th Harley) so I am quite familiar with their bikes.
September 13th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
I JUST GOT MINE..LISTEN PEOPLE TRY FIRST. I BET YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!
I TRADED A SCREAMING EAGLE 2006 FAT BOY WHICH I LOVED. ONCE I TRIED THIS BIKE I NEVER LOOKED BACK.
I’VE BEEN ON THE ROAD SINCE 1977 AND NOTHING I’VE HAD IN ALL MY YEARS COMPARES TO THIS.AS FOR THE 240 REAR IT CORNERS VERY VERY WELL I WAS SURPRISED!
MY ONLY SUGGESTION TO HARLEY WOULD BE TO HAVE MODELS WITH MID CONTROLS ALSO.
AND RAISE THE BARS A LITTLE.MAYBE 3″ AT MOST.
I LIVE IN NYC SO IN MANHATTAN IT CORNERS VERY WELL
HANDLES LIKE A DREAM IN TRAFFIC.AND ON THE HIGHWAY
OH MAN AT AROUND 4000RPM LOOK OUT HOLD ON TIGHT AND MAKE SURE YOU HELMET STRAP IS ON TIGHT. THIS THING FLIES. SO IF THE NAME IS WHAT YOU DON’T LIKE WHO CARES CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT IT’S YOUR BIKE.
SO GUYS AND GALS OUT THERE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE (THIS BIKE IS NOT FOR THE NOVICE RIDER)
TRY ONE YOU WILL GET ONE PERIOD!!
September 20th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I agree with Tony. I just got mine today, first one in the Birmigham metro area. I traded my 07′ VROD, and after just 40 miles, I am truly impressed with this bike both on secondary roads as well as the expressway. I can’t wait unitl tomorrow to enjoy the day. As far as the looks, yes it is not traditional HD, but this is one of the best looking bikes I have ever had the pleasure to view.
Try one and you will trade too.
September 29th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
I just bought one and I love it. This bike has as much power as my 2007 gsxr 750. It just looks tough and I think that was the whole ideal behind the design, duh. This is the first HD i have owned and I don’t think I could have picked a better time to buy one. As far as handling like a pig, this bike handle’s like a dream. If you know how to ride.
October 1st, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Well after 300 miles on this bike.I love it even more.
as I wrote before this is the best HARLEY I have ridden,and I have ridden plenty of them.
I had the chance to ride it in good weather and a lot of rain.I live in NYC.I use the bike every day back and forth to work.
Some say in these forums”not a bike for every day”well I beg to differ.This is a motorcycle for all the time.trust me folks I have enough experience to know .
Once again not a motorcycle for the novice rider NOT at all!
Thank you MR> Willie G. Davidson…
So fellow guy and gal riders out there if you get the chance try it even for fun you will love it.
To all my friends and fellow riders as always
PLEASE DO RIDE SAFE!
October 5th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
So why wouldnt this bike be one for a novice rider?
October 7th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
The reasons the “MUSCLE” is not for the novice rider…
Are, well one is the weight, the bike is very heavy.
Turning,cornering and dipping the bike as low as a cruiser can dip is difficult.Pipes are too low and too far out.
Handles very well, but still NOT A SPORT BIKE! was never meant to be one!
Also in traffic you need experience to control the bike between cars,and getting to know the ABS system takes some time.
Also very fast!!!
Now that I have put some “break-in miles” on it I can tell you that it takes a few very few seconds to reach way over 90 MPH.
( I have pushed it to 135Mph) in under 15 seconds and with EASE! And keep in mind the bike is still in (break-in period) and not Dyno tuned.So until completely broken in at 1000 miles I can’t really do FAST CLUTCH SHIFTING yet.
I also do have road, and racing track experience. So I do have know the difference.
The only thing I would tell HARLEY to put on this bike is an adjustable steering damper.It does VIBRATE at curves when going over 55mph. Very slight VIBRATION but still there.
NOT DANGEROUS BY ANY MEANS BUT THOSE WHO KNOW CAN TELL THAT IT’S THERE.
Now for those who know how to ride.This is the first harley that I love the “COUNTER STEERING” HERE THE 240 REAR PLAYS A BIG ROLL….BUT THIS BIKE HANDLES IT VERY WELL…Better than some sport bikes.
SO PLEASE RIDE SAFE.TAKE SOME SAFETY CORSES AT YOU LOCAL DMV.THE POLICE DEPT. SAFETY CORSE IS THE BEST IF AVAILABLE
IN YOUR AREA TAKE IT.
AND AS ALWAYS.
=+=+=+=+=+=+=+PLEASE RIDE SAFE!!!+=+=+=+=+=+=
October 16th, 2008 at 12:52 am
I bought one (silver)and it will be delivered to me by the end of the month, it was love at first sight.
This is my first HD, I used to had an old BMW 1000cc (it was my fathers bike but he did settle for the Honda goldwing).
I kind of miss the typical big noise they made but still it looks mean and if you got the chance to see the HD-Marissa Miller ad you’ll love it.
I dont want to sound foolish but everytime i see it i want to go out and fight crime on it (lol), the price tag? yes is big, but I cant afford a oc chopper o any other custom made bikes and still is a Harley, its like when you buy a Porsche they might be other cars in some ways better buy its still a Porsche.
I am sure I will get more looks in mine than in any other moto brand, I bet you in 10 years my bike its gonna look better than any Honda, Victory, BMW or any other bike.
I see people here who rip of the bike and I am sure non of them is an owner of one, so first buy it or at least try it and after (I guess) your reviews will have more substance.
October 21st, 2008 at 4:50 pm
That has to be the ugliest Harley ever! I love an American success story and I love Harley because of it, but come on guys, you’ve got to step up in the styling and technology departments. That looks more like an ’80s model Japanese Cruiser than anything. I’ll grant that the engine is top notch and the bike might be a great bike to ride, but it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.
November 10th, 2008 at 2:55 am
I think Harley is trying to appeal to a younger crowd with this one. Too many people are into the whole “rice burner” bikes now a days.
November 20th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
This bike is definitely for the younger crowd (20s and 30s). I have never owned a bike and just recently got the itch to ride. I was looking at some of the foreign bikes out there until I saw the V rod. You must check it out at the dealership! I am not 100% sold on the muscle but on the V rods, Yes! It is a work of art. It is different than the standard Harleys, but it is meant to be. The few friends I have that ride, all agree that it is a beautiful bike. And of course, Harley does not make bikes to compete with the crotch rockets. It makes bikes that let you enjoy the ride. I am currently looking to buy one in the next month.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I test rode one in Daytona during Bike Week. I found that the bike handles better than the original vrod, the power was about the same, they say this puts out more, but it probably needs to have the exhaust modified and a fuel tuner added. I like the bike.