Comments on: Harley Davidson VR1000 Street Version For Sale

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:01:12 +0000

Gary/Jeff
It is the VR engine. If have practically every magazine article on the VR and when the V-Rod came out, could easily see the family resembleance (I am sure someone at Harley added a “-” and “od” to “VR” to arrive at “V-Rod”). The architechture is identcal (60 degree V, double overhead chain-driven cams, 5-speed transmission, liquid cooled) and the entire concept was initally done (to the best of my knowledge) in the USA (I had a freind who worked at Weisco Piston who said they helped with piston development). My understanding is that Porche developed the design for street use (EPA, power curve etc.). Owning this machine would be like dying and going to heaven. I would be happy with a Street Rod.

By: ElectricMotorcycles.net

ElectricMotorcycles.net — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:02:35 +0000

This is just down the road from me. I’ll gladly go test ride it for anyone who’s too far away and report back.

By: Matt in NC

Matt in NC — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:28:44 +0000

These did get sold to the public…

… In Poland.

There were homologation rules that had to be met for AMA competition, and only a “production” bike that was available to the public was allowed in SB racing. The rules didn’t say where. They sold enough in Poland to be allowed. HD didn’t let the US DOT have one, and one can only assume on purpose.

Sturgis sure would be crazier if this was a big seller stateside, wouldn’t it.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:23:38 +0000

Ditto One wonders ?

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:49:21 +0000

Its too bad that Harley didn’t go this route with the v-rod engines. Think of the sporty-bikes, and sport-tourers they might have sold. Or not….