At the heart of the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson pairs a 1250.4 cc (76.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 115.3 Nm (85 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 VRSCD Night-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.
Theoretical Range
~338 km (210 mi)
Engine
Displacement1250.4 ccm (76.30 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 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
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
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)
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 OptionsTwo-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
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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.
