2007 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2007 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special utilizes a 1247 cc (76.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 108.5 Nm (80 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 72.1 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) with a 11.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the VRSCDX Night Rod Special measures 306.6 kg (676 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 668 mm (26.3 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 4.93 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 384 km (239 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2007 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~384 km (239 mi)
Engine
Displacement1247.0 ccm (76.09 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Torque108.5 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke104.9 x 72.1 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.93 litres/100 km (20.3 km/l or 47.71 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases114.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, straight-shot dual pipes; brushed mufflers with black end caps and black shields
Chassis
Rake34.0°
Trail140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase1707 mm (67.2 inches)
Ground Clearance107 mm (4.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR19
Rear Tyre240/40-R18
Front BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight291.7 kg (643.0 pounds)
Weight incl.306.6 kg (676.0 pounds)
Seat Height668 mm (26.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2398 mm (94.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.92 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsTwo-tone black denim and vivid black (new), two-tone vivid black and black denim (new)
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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.
