2015 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special 2015


2015 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
Grab on and feel the total command delivered by this precision-engineered front end assembly. The performance-tuned front end assembly features inverted forks and a low-angle rake that keep the Night Rod® Special motorcycle unsprung mass low and its turning tight, for a nimble and responsive ride at every speed.

General information
Model name Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special
Year of manufacture 2015
Type Naked bike
Price as newUS$ 16549. Euro 17785. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.3  See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1247.0 ccm (76.09 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Engine details Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin
Output 120.7 HP (88.1 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque 111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7250 RPM
Compression 11.5:1
Bore x stroke 105.0 x 72.0 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Driveline Gear, 117/64 ratio primary drive
Fuel consumption 6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 34.0°
Trail 142 mm (5.6 inches)
Front suspension Inverted fork
Front tire 120/70-ZR19
Rear tire 240/40-R18
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakes Single disc. 2-piston
Wheels Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ pinstripe
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 289.0 kg (637.1 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 302.1 kg (666.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.4176 HP/kg
Seat height 675 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2365 mm (93.1 inches)
Ground clearance 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1702 mm (67.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Oil capacity 4.70 litres (4.97 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Deep Jade Pearl, Superior Blue, Black Denim, Vivid Black
Starter Electric
Instruments Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer
Light High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings
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