2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 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 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 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 6 indexed model years from 2007 to 2012, 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
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 (ESPFI)
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)
ExhaustBrushed, straight-shot exhaust w/ dual mufflers; black End Caps; shield
Chassis
Rake34.0°
Trail114 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase1707 mm (67.2 inches)
Ground Clearance107 mm (4.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR19
Rear Tyre240/40-R18
Front BrakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers
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/Vivid Black, Two-Tone Vivid Black/Pewter Pearl (New), Two-Tone Vivid Black/Mirage Orange Pearl (New)
Notes
Black-on-black powertrain with gloss black covers; brushed, straight-shot exhaust with black caps and black exhaust shields; low 25.2-in seat height; 240mm wide rear tire; forward mounted foot controls with shorter drag-style handlebar
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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.
