Positioned in Harley-Davidson's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod utilizes a 1250.4 cc (76.3 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 113.9 Nm (84 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 104.9 x 71.9 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) with a 11.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the VRSCAW V-Rod measures 303.9 kg (670 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 688 mm (27.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,707 mm (67.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.92-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 338 km (210 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2007 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~338 km (210 mi)
Engine
Displacement1250.4 ccm (76.30 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque113.9 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke104.9 x 71.9 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, slash-cut exhaust with dual mufflers
Seat Height688 mm (27.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2398 mm (94.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.92 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsVivid Black, Black Pearl, Pewter Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl (New), Candy Red Sunglo (New), Two-Tone Pacific Blue Pearl/Vivid Black (New), 105th Anniversary Copper Pearl/Vivid Black, Purple Haze (Custom), Copperhead Pearl and Red Hot (Custom), Golden Glow and
Notes
Two-toned, silver and charcoal powertrain with chrome covers (annivesary model features black powertrain with chrome covers); steel frame with leafy aluminum clear coat paint (annivesary model features steel fram with Vivid Black paint); welded handlebar with clamshell instrumentation; Low 26-in. seat height; 240mm wide rear tire; forward-mounted foot controls
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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.
