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Tuesday, February 17, 2015
2007 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special Review – Motorbike Bicycle
2007 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special
Harley Davidson built to develop the V-Rod Revolution range and recent additions are the VRSCDX Night Rod Special. It is longer, lower and evil looks of things out there. It’s the closest thing to a street legal drag bike without the wheelie bar fitted. Night Rod Special was launched in 2006 and a new all dragged out with a mega-wide rear tire 240mm, drag handlebars and forward foot peg mount. This does not happen very often, but when I first saw it in the flesh, it was love at first sight. Second Street Rod and Night Rod had to grow on me, but the Special is truly special. Some of the feelings from when I first my eyes on the original V-Rod comes back. Night Rod Special is just more of everything in a way like-minded, very black.
General information | |
| Model: | Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 75.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 16495. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 96.00 ccm (5.86 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Torque: | 108.48 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Compression: | 11.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 100.1 x 72.1 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.93 litres/100 km (20.3 km/l or 47.71 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 114.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system: | Chrome, straight-shot dual pipes; brushed mufflers with black end caps and black shields |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle): | 34.0° |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 240/40-R18 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. 4-piston |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 291.7 kg (643.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 306.6 kg (676.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 668 mm (26.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,398 mm (94.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,707 mm (67.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.92 litres (5.00 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Color options: | Two-tone black denim and vivid black (new), two-tone vivid black and black denim (new) |
| Comments: | Revolution engine. |
I visited one of the many launching the Euro, which is considered the best because it is self Rideout with Bill Davidson and the Harley celebration in the village including at the European Bike Week in Austria. This includes many beautiful mountain road in Austria, Slovenia and Italy. Not exactly the ideal environment for low and long Harley Davidson Night Rod Special.
I enjoyed my first trip on the Night Rod Special until the second half of the day, and I made the right choice, because our first few hours of rain rises. I also have a turbo-like acceleration above 6,000 rpm on the highway at the end of the trial of a long day.
Rise brutal VRSCDX is not easy or difficult, but certainly not neutral. It is quite easy to have a sit and go straight ahead, as the jumbo rear tire and mile-long wheelbase ensure that the Special is stable as a mountain in a straight line. The problem arises in the corner, because there is no ground clearance – his Harley there was no intention. However, because we’re in the Alps, Harley Davidson Night Rod Special felt a bit like a fish out of water, and I know in advance to be careful. Sun’s angular velocity quickly ish Contest ‘and offered early throttle openings.
Four twin-piston Brembo brakes strong soothing, but I have to remind myself that the 240mm rear tire held hands forward so that I could not go as fast as it entered the corner. What can I do but have to give it all away when I was half ’round the corner. No matter what kind of lean you have, there are still large patches of black rubber touching the tarmac at any time. rubber is Dunlop’s and not much to say except the fact that there are many of them behind the D240 and D208 240/40R-18 front 120/70ZR-19 relatively small. It feels like a bit of a mismatch, but then again the bike was never designed to corner like the Street Rod, or even the Night Rod Night Rod Special. pure evil in the Alps and I like it!
The seat height is 640mm lower pegs combined with gravity handlebars and footpegs position. This kind of squeezed along the belly and stretches back to the front, allowing you to become a human clamshell. I would like to have Gordon Ramsey to get a comment on the clamshell position. I think it would be the F-and W-word to participate. All 2007 VRSC models now have a five gallon tank and new tools, which now includes a clock and second trip-counter.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
2010 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX – Motorbike Bicycle
The Night Rod Special offers a raw, street-tough attitude, with an all-black Revolution V-Twin engine and blacked-out fork legs, swing arm and other components. The speed-screen visor and racing stripe come straight from the drag strip. The VRSC family offers an unmatched combination of style and performance. The 60-degree Revolution 1250cc V-Twin is liquid-cooled and features Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), dual overhead cams, four-valve heads, and a five-speed transmission. The engine is rubber-mounted in a hydroformed steel perimeter frame. A shell covers the large-volume airbox located over the engine. A five-gallon fuel cell is located below the seat on all VRSC models.
The Night Rod® Special offers a raw, street-tough attitude, with an all-black Revolution V-Twin engine and blacked-out fork legs, swing arm and other components. It is available in three variations of black finish: Black Denim with Silver Denim racing stripe, Vivid Black with Silver Pearl racing stripe and Vivid Black with Mirage Orange Pearl racing stripe. The wheels are black, cast aluminum, slotted discs and the bike comes with tubeless radial tires. The Night Rod Special, like other VRSC (V-Rod) models, is all about the 1250cc Revolution motor. Suspension wise, the Night Rod Special is equipped with standard cruiser fare.
General information | |
| Model: | Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 71.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 16999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 1250.00 ccm (76.28 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Torque: | 111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7200 RPM |
| Compression: | 11.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 105.0 x 72.0 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Fuel control: | DOHC |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | 9-plate, wet, Assist and Slip |
| Exhaust system: | Brushed, straight-shot exhaust with dual mufflers, |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type: | Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded |
| Rake (fork angle): | 34.0° |
| Trail: | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Front suspension: | Wide, 49mm custom fork |
| Front suspensiontravel: | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension travel: | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 240/40-R18 |
| Front brakes: | Double disc. 4-piston |
| Front brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 292.0 kg (643.7 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,460 mm (96.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,715 mm (67.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.90 litres (4.99 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 4.40 litres (0.29 quarts) |
Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Color options: | Black Denim with Brilliant Silver Denim Racing Stripe, Vivid Black with Brilliant |
| Comments: | Black powder-coated engine with black treatment covers; Sport front fender with painted brace supports; Low-profile rear fender; 240mm wide rear tyre; Colour-matched headlamp nacelle; Slipper clutch; Forward-mounted rider footpegs; Standard passenger footpegs; Stainless steel, low-rise handlebars; Two-piece, two-up textured vinyl seat; 4-piston front and rear caliper Brembo® brakes with dual front rotor; Wide, 49mm custom forks; ABS as standard |
Friday, January 30, 2015
2008 Harley Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train – Motorbike Bicycle
The Harley-Davidson Night Train motorcycle is a member of the motorcycle maker’s Softail family of bikes featuring shock absorbers on the rear. The bike mimics the style of the classic Harleys but offers a more comfortable ride with a contemporary suspension system.General information | |
| Model: | Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night train |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 76.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 15895. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 1573.25 ccm (96.00 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Torque: | 117.00 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) @ 3200 RPM |
| Compression: | 9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 95.3 x 111.3 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
| Fuel consumption: | 4.35 litres/100 km (23.0 km/l or 54.07 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 100.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system: | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust w/ dual mufflers |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Rake (fork angle): | 32.0° |
| Trail: | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 130/90-B16 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 200/55-R17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc. 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. 2-piston torque-free calipers |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight: | 297.6 kg (656.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 309.3 kg (682.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 681 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2,400 mm (94.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,699 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.92 litres (5.00 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Color options: | Vivid Black, Black Pearl, Crimson Red Sunglo (New), Black Denim, Pewter Denim, Crimson Red Denim |
| Comments: | Drag bar with straight risers; fat 200mm rear tire; black tank console, rear fender supports, air cleaner and oil tank; black powder-coated engine with wrinkle black and texture black covers; Black Cast Aluminum, Slotted Rear Disc wheel with Chrome Laced Steel front wheel standard; Polished, Forged, 17-in. rear wheel and profile front wheel option |
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