2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special

Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 2012


2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special
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Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
Pitch black and sinister as hell, the Night Rod® Special model is aggressively styled from the front end to the back. Engine, wheels, forks, triple clamps, swingarm—they´re all blacked out and thick with uncompromising, drag strip attitude.

General information
Motorcycle name Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special
Year 2012
Category Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 15299. Euro 16295. UK £ 13499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1250.1 ccm (76.28 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin. Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, solid tappet with shim-under-bucket lash adjustment.
Torque 115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 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 Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Pressurized, dry-sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch 9-plate, wet, Assist and Slip
Driveline Primary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio. High-performance carbon-fiber drive belt.
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
Frame type Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded
Rake (fork angle) 34.0°
Trail 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front suspension 43 mm Inverted fork
Front wheel travel 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rear suspension Preload adjustable shocks. Polished, one-piece cast aluminum with black powder-coat finish swingarm.
Rear wheel travel 74 mm (2.9 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR19
Rear tire 240/40-R18
Front brakes Single disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Wheels Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinstripe
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 288.9 kg (637.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 303.9 kg (670.0 pounds)
Seat height 650 mm (25.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2365 mm (93.1 inches)
Ground clearance 122 mm (4.8 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 Vivid Black, Black Denim, Sedona Orange
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
Electrical Sealed, maintenance-free battery, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Light 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam headlight
Factory warranty 2 years, unlimited mileage.
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