2012 Harley Davidson Night Rod Review

Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edition

Make Model	Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edtion
Year	2012
Engine	Four stroke, 60� V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	1247 cc / 76.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke	105 x 72 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.5;1
Exhaust	Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield
Induction	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Ignition	Digital CDI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	123 hp / 90.5 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	116 Nm / 86 ft. lbs@ 7250 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Primary Drive	Gear, 64/117 ratio
Gear Ratio	1st 11.752 10.969 10.969 /2nd 7.898 7.371 7.371 / 3rd 6.322 5.900 5.900 4th 5.459 5.095 5.095 / 5th 4.889 4.563 4.563
Frame	Steel perimeter upper frame w/hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails, MIG welded
Front Suspension	Huge 49mm telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	100 mm / 3.9 in
Rear Suspension	Dual coil over adjustable shock
Rear Wheel Travel	70 mm / 2.7 in
Front Brakes	2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper
Wheels	Optional Style Type Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Pinstripe Standard on Select Colors
Front Wheel	Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinstripe
Rear Wheel	Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinstripe
Front Tyre	120/70ZR-19 60W
Rear Tyre	240/40R-18 79V
Rake (steering head)	34�
Trail	142 mm / 5.6 in
Dimensions	Length 2440 mm / 96.1 in
Wheelbase	1705 mm / 67 in
Seat Height	Laden 650 mm / 25.6 in Unladen .678 mm / 26.7 in
Ground Clearance	114 mm / 4.5 in
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	488.0 kg / 1075 lbs
Wet Weight	304.0 kg / 670 lbs
Oil Capacity	4.7 Litres / 5 qts
Fuel Capacity	18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal

The V-Rod 10th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to the original 2002 V-Rod, the motorcycle that introduced the liquid-cooled Revolution engine and a new styling direction for Harley-Davidson. Brilliant Silver Pearl bodywork with color-matched frame are exclusive in the V-Rod line and evokes the anodized aluminum bodywork of the original V-Rod. Extra chrome and polished surfaces dazzle on the engine, exhaust and speed screen.

Harley-Davidson celebrates a decade of pavement-pounding performance with the V-Rod� 10th Anniversary Edition motorcycle, one of three models in a 2012 V-Rod line that also includes an updated Night Rod� Special and the V-Rod Muscle�. Introduced as a 2002 model, the original V-Rod ushered in a new era of Harley-Davidson performance. Its 1130cc 60-degree Revolution� V-Twin engine was the first Harley-Davidson production engine equipped with overhead cam shafts and liquid cooling, and came with a high-winding 9000-RPM redline. Inspired by drag-racing bikes and monster-motor customs, the V-Rod debuted with aluminum disc wheels, a raked out chassis, fast-back seat and anodized aluminum bodywork, a new styling direction for Harley-Davidson.

In just 10 years, the Harley-Davidson V-Rod family grew to include a number of new models. V-Rod took to the track as the basis for the 2007 Custom Vehicle Operations V-Rod Destroyer, an eight-second factory drag racer. It was also the inspiration for the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines V-Rod, a four-time world champion in Pro Stock Motorcycle professional drag racing. For 2012, Harley-Davidson V-Rod models continue to serve up explosive performance and urban-cool styling for riders seeking a singular power-cruiser experience.

V-Rod 10th Anniversary Edition

A tribute to the original V-Rod that will be offered only in 2012, its Brilliant Silver Pearl bodywork with color-matched frame is exclusive in the V-Rod line. Extra chrome and polished surfaces dazzle on the engine, exhaust and speed screen. This special edition features all of the new additions made to the Night Rod Special for 2012.

All 2012 V-Rod models are powered by the latest version of the Revolution engine, a 1250cc liquid-cooled V-Twin with dual overhead camshafts, four-valve cylinder heads and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI). The powertrain is equipped with an Assist and Slip clutch, five-speed transmission and high-performance carbon-fiber drive belt. Tires are Michelin Scorcher radials, including a 240mm rear. Brembo� triple-disc performance brakes are available with optional factory-installed anti-lock braking system (ABS). ABS is part of the optional Security Package that also includes the Smart Security System with proximity-based, hands-free security fob.

NEW Chrome powertrain with platinum crankcase and heads
NEW Straight-shot exhaust with dual, chrome slash-cut mufflers and chrome exhaust shield
NEW Silver Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels with with diamond cut highlights are three pounds lighter than previous wheels
NEW Tapered tail section with flush-mount LED taillight
NEW Pullback handlebar with polished finish.
NEW Reduced reach, forward-mounted rider footpegs
NEW Inverted front forks in silver and polished finishes.
NEW Two-up seat with custom stitching
NEW Stylized, chrome speed screen visor
NEW Slim design, center-mount license plate
NEW Graphics, including V-Rod 10th anniversary emblem.
� Rubber-mounted, liquid-cooled, 1250 cc Revolution� engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI); 125 hp @ 8,250 rpm; 85 ft. lbs. @ 7,000 rpm.
� Polished, handlebar, front fork, and triple clamps
� 240 mm wide rear tire
� Rubber-mounted, liquid-cooled 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine with dual overhead camshafts, four-valve cylinder heads and
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI); 125 hp @ 8,250 rpm; 85 ft. lbs. torque @ 7,000 rpm
� Race-bred clutch with �slipper� action helps ease drive train effort during downshifting
� 5-speed transmission
� High-performance carbon-fiber drive belt
� Brembo� triple-disc performance brakes
� Michelin� Scorcher� radial tires
� Round reflector-optic headlight
� Electric power accessory connector under seat
� Security Package Option bundles Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Harley-Davidson� Smart Security System with proximity-based, hands-free security fob