VRSCA V-Rod

2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod utilizes a 1130 cc (69 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 115 HP (83.9 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 88 Nm (64.9 lb-ft) at 6,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 101.8 HP per liter and a 1,950 rpm working window between peak torque (6,300 rpm) and peak power (8,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the VRSCA V-Rod measures 270.4 kg (596 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.43 HP/kg (2.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 660 mm (26 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,713 mm (67.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.