Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod relies on a 1131 cc (69 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 6,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 100.0 x 72.0 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches) with a 11.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the VRSCA V-Rod measures 275 kg (606 lbs) dry. 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 1,710 mm (67.3 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.
Standover Height
660 mm (26 in)
Engine
Displacement1131.0 ccm (69.01 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 6600 RPM
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 72.0 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI )
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
ExhaustChrome dual slash-cut
Chassis
Rake34.0°
Wheelbase1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Ground Clearance141 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR19
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR18
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø292 mm (11.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight275.0 kg (606.3 pounds)
Seat Height660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2435 mm (95.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsVivid black, black cherry pearl, chopper blue pearl, lava red sunglo, rich sunglo blue, two-tone chopper blue pearl and brilliant silver pearl, two-tone black cherry pearl and black pearl, two-tone smokey gold pearl and vivid black, two-tone vivid black a
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
