Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2006 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod relies on a 1130.8 cc (69 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 100.3 Nm (74 lb-ft) at 7,000 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 100.1 x 72.1 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches) with a 11.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the VRSCA V-Rod measures 282.1 kg (622 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 648 mm (25.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,715 mm (67.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.22 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 268 km (167 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Theoretical Range
~268 km (167 mi)
Engine
Displacement1130.8 ccm (69.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque100.3 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 74.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke100.1 x 72.1 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.22 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases121.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, slash-cut duals
Chassis
Rake34.0°
Trail147 mm (5.8 inches)
Wheelbase1715 mm (67.5 inches)
Ground Clearance127 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front TyreMT90-B16
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight272.2 kg (600.0 pounds)
Weight incl.282.1 kg (622.0 pounds)
Seat Height648 mm (25.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall Length2377 mm (93.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsVivid black, brilliant silver, black cherry, deep cobalt, glacier white pearl, rich sunglo blue, brandy wine sunglo, two-tone rich sunglo blue and chopper blue, two-tone black cherry and black pearl, two-tone fire red pearl and vivid black, two-tone deep
Notes
Detachable, king-size touring windshield. Leather studded saddlebags with hidden quick detach buckles. Passenger backrest. Touring handlebar. Full front fender with chrome accents.
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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
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.
