Styled for performance-minded enthusiasts who like a blacked-out, no-hassle ride, the Night Rod Special model takes the VRSC™ family on a sinister trip down a dark alley. It features black wheels, black frame, black fork lowers, triple clamps, swingarm, racing stripes on the airbox cover and a color-matched speed screen visor. US$ 14699. The Night Rod's Engine Was Designed By Porsche The Harley-Davidson Night Rod Is A Great Bike For More Experienced Riders . For anyone that has ridden the Night Rod, or any member of the V-Rod 4/29/2021. Buell, Engine, NHRA, Pro Stock. It seems that Vance & Hines (V&H) learned more than a little about v-twin engines while carrying the banner for Harley-Davidson. So much so, that V&H is announcing the launch of a new 160-cubic-inch V-Twin engine for use in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Drag Racing class; the VH160VT. Sounds like lugging engine if you are running 3000 to 3500 rpms in gear , Motor is made to run 4000 rpms and above . Harley Davidson V-Rod Forum. The V-Rod Night Rod Special, a model sold in greater numbers outside the U.S. than domestically, according to Harley, receives the same upgrades given the anniversary edition. And while both models have a special 10 Years emblem on the engine case, the anniversary edition ‘Rod is all the more special: Harley intends to manufacture this bike Harley-Davidson’s 2015 Night Rod Special is one of the coolest OEM performance cruisers available today. Its DOHC, four-valve, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-Twin pumps out a measured 107.6 rear-wheel horsepower and 71.5 Ib-ft of torque. It’s straightline performance dominates most other cruisers regardless of engine capacity. 10 1998 FXST Softail – 4.8 Seconds. Harley Davidsons of the late 1990s could easily be mistaken for bikes much older than that. The brand used to be known for keeping its styling consistent and rarely deviating from its past designs. This particular bike, the FXST Softail, was able to achieve 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. 4.7 Litres / 5 qts. Fuel Capacity. 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal. As a new VRSC model and the evil twin brother of the Night Rod, the VRSCDX Night Rod Special provides wicked style and performance. With an all-black finished 1130cc Revolution powertrain pounding out 120 horsepower and 80 ft. lbs. of torque, the VRSCDX Night Rod Special reflects the Shop the Official Harley-Davidson site for new & used motorcycles, genuine parts & apparel. Locate a dealer or sign up for a test ride. Free Shipping over $50. The Night Rod® Special model’s tail delivers even more drag-strip performance and attitude. The chopped down and aggressively tapered fender shows off that fat rear tire, while the slimmed down center plate mount and flush-mounted low-maintenance LED taillamp creates a streamlined impression that lasts. ENGINE. UvOI9Dw.