Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle relies on a 1250.1 cc (76.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 116.6 Nm (86 lb-ft) at 6,500 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 105.0 x 72.0 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) with a 11.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the VRSCF V-Rod Muscle measures 305.3 kg (673 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 650 mm (25.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,702 mm (67 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.93-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.36 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 298 km (185 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2009 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~298 km (185 mi)
Engine
Displacement1250.1 ccm (76.28 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsLiquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin. Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, solid tappet with shim-under-bucket lash adjustment.
Torque116.6 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke105.0 x 72.0 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationPressurized, dry-sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelinePrimary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio. High-performance carbon-fiber drive belt.
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustSatin chrome, dual side exhaust system with turnouts
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded
Rake34.0°
Trail142 mm (5.6 inches)
Front Suspension43 mm Inverted fork
Front Travel102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionPreload adjustable shocks. Polished, one-piece cast aluminum with black powder-coat finish swingarm.
Rear Travel74 mm (2.9 inches)
Wheelbase1702 mm (67.0 inches)
Ground Clearance122 mm (4.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR19
Rear Tyre240/40-R18
Front BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
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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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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
