2013 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Harley-Davidson's naked motorcycle platform, the 2013 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special pairs a 1250.1 cc (76.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 113 Nm (83.3 lb-ft) at 6,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 105.0 x 72.0 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) with a 11.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the V-Rod Night Rod Special measures 302.1 kg (666 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 650 mm (25.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,702 mm (67 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.93-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.36 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 298 km (185 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2013 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Use this page to compare this motorcycle by its real specifications, not only by model name. Focus on the details that affect fit, comfort, handling, range and ownership.
Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
