Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle

Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Also called	VRSCB V-Rod, VRSCA V-Rod, VRSCR Street Rod, VRSCD Night Rod, VRSCX V-Rod, VRSCD Night-Rod, VRSCAW V-Rod, VRSCDX V-Rod 10th Anniversary, Street Rod Dark Custom, Street Rod, VRSCF V-Rod Muscle, VRSCDX Night Rod Special, V-Rod Night Rod Special, V-Rod Muscle, Night Rod Special
Production	2009 - 10
Engine	Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	11.5;1
Top Speed	223.5 km/h
Ignition	Digital CDI
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded Swingarm Polished, one-piece cast aluminum
Suspension	Front: Huge 43mm forks Rear: Twin coil over adjustable shock, 70mm wheel travel
Brakes	Front: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70ZR-19
Rear Tire	240/40R-18
Wheelbase	1705 mm / 67 in
Seat Height	Laden 650 mm / 25.6 in Unladen 678 mm / 26.7 in.
Weight	305.0 kg / 673 lbs (dry),
Oil Capacity	4.7 Liters / 4.50 qts
Fuel Capacity	18.9 Liters / 5.0 gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 223.5 km/h.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.5;1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70ZR-19 front tire and a 240/40R-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Huge 43mm forks while the rear was equipped with a Twin coil over adjustable shock, 70mm wheel travel. The VRSCF V-Rod Muscle was fitted with a 18.9 Liters / 5.0 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 305.0 kg / 673 lbs. The wheelbase was 1705 mm / 67 in long.

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Overview

Harley Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod  MuscleThe wide, angular air-box cover and chopped tail section look as solid and smooth as billet and give the new V-Rod Muscle lines that are clean and powerful. The size of the massive 240 mm rear tire is accentuated by the new broad, clipped and clean rear fender. The combination stop/tail/turn LED light is tucked under the edge of the rear fender, and the side-mount license plate leaves the fender surface smooth and uncluttered. Front-end styling balances the rear, with a trimmed fender that’s blacked out behind satin-finished inverted forks and LED turn signals integrated into the mirror stems. The radiator shrouds are restyled and color-matched to the rest of the bodywork, while the new airbox side covers incorporate air scoop inlets covered with woven wire mesh. The silver five-spoke cast aluminum front and rear wheels are a new design for the V-Rod line. A new deep seat holds the rider firmly in place against the thrust of the Revolution V-Twin engine. The Muscle features forward foot controls, and a new handlebar with internal wiring. The handlebar is 1.5-inch cast aluminum with tubular steel ends and integrated risers. Bold polished forged aluminum triple clamps secure the inverted forks and frame the distinctive V-Rod teardrop reflector optic headlamp, housed in a satin black bucket. The long profile of a 34-degree fork rake is stretched visually by new “sidepipe” dual exhausts in satin chrome with fat, turn-out mufflers exiting behind the rear axle. The V-Rod Muscle is available in Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver, Dark Blue Denim and Red Hot Sunglo.

Liquid-cooled, 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine 122 hp at 8250 rpm/85 ft. lbs. torque at 7000 rpm Pewter powdercoated powertrain with polished covers Assist/Slipper Clutch with reduced lever effort New clutch cover with relocated dipstick New Satin chrome dual side exhaust with turn-out mufflers New Five-spoke cast aluminum 19-inch front wheel New Five-spoke cast aluminum 18-inch rear wheel New Triple clamps New 43 mm Inverted forks New stylized rear shocks with black springs New airbox cover and side covers New front fender with black-out section New smooth rear fender New LED stop/tail/turn light New LED front turn signals integrated in mirror stems New seat shape New Internally wired handlebar cast with riser New instrument graphics and housing New side-mount license plate Black frame 240mm wide rear tire Forward foot controls Brembo triple-disc brakes Teardrop reflector-optic headlight 25.6-inch seat height Optional ABS Optional Smart Security System

Solomoto riding impression

They used a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy in the second Terminator movie, where that bike was used for all kinds of stunts. However, if the Terminator were to ride a Harley today, it would have to be the VRSCF V-Rod Muscle. The V-Rod has seen several versions being launched over the last few years and the engine capacity has been bumped up from the original 1200cc to 1254cc, but really, the Muscle is the first major ‘new’ model in the series.

Without detracting in any way from the traditional V-Rod styling ethic, the Muscle is now the most attractive and contemporary looking bike in the V-Rod series. With its huge 240mm rear tire and side-mounted exhaust pipes, the bike looks an intimidating dragster… yes, people will be turning their heads to look at your machine and be prepared for the questions from passers-by when you finally stop to park the bike!

The Muscle’s instrumentation is more comprehensive than most other Harleys – in addition to the usual fuel gauge, you also get a speedometer and tachometer, which is useful. Around town, the Muscle can be less than ideal because of its weight, length and shape of it handlebars. Still, for a dragster-like bike with a 240mm rear tire, the bike is at least reasonably agile. And then, without any doubt, you’ll be the King of traffic lights, which should be great fun. Indeed, the engine provides strong acceleration from above 2,000rpm and unlike most other slow-revving Harley engines, this one revs up pretty quickly.

The V-Rpd Muscle's riding position makes you stretch your arms far ahead and air protection is nil, which isn’t very comfortable on the long haul. Fortunately, 60-degree V-twin doesn’t vibrate and the rider’s seat is wide and comfortable, which helps matters. On the flip side, the pillion seat is small and thin, the footpegs are not insulated with rubber and there are no grab handles, which, depending on who’s riding with you, may not be such a bad thing

On the move, you have to muscle the Muscle into corners – with its long wheelbase and massive rear tire, you need to plan for corners well in advance and use full body English to get the bike to turn. Do this, however, and it’s possible to corner quite hard on the bike. However, the suspension is a bit soft – especially the rear shocks – which can compromise the handling somewhat. Also, the low-ish footpegs can grind out on the tarmac pretty quickly, if you get too ambitious with your cornering speeds.

To sum up, this is a ‘different’ Harley, one that’s not aimed at the Sportster, Fat Boy or Road King buyer. No, the Muscle is for those who want a Harley but who will not sacrifice performance for spectacle. Yes indeed, the Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle would be the ideal bike for the new Terminator...

Make Model	Harley Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle
Year	2009 - 10
Engine Type	Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Displacement	1247 cc / 76.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke	105 x 72 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression	11.5;1
Exhaust	Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield
Induction	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Ignition	Digital CDI
Starting	Electric
Max Torque	86 ft/lbs / 117 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Primary Drive	Gear, 64/117 ratio
Gear Ratio	1st 11.75 2nd 7.898 3rd 6.322 4th 5.459 5th 4.899
Frame	Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded Swingarm Polished, one-piece cast aluminum
Front Suspension	Huge 43mm forks
Rear Suspension	Twin coil over adjustable shock, 70mm wheel travel
Front Brakes	2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70ZR-19
Rear Tire	240/40R-18
Rake (steering Head)	34°
Trail	142 mm / 5.6 in
Dimensions	Length 2440 mm / 96.1 in
Wheelbase	1705 mm / 67 in
Ground Clearance	114 mm / 4.5 in
Seat Height	Laden 650 mm / 25.6 in Unladen 678 mm / 26.7 in.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	488.0 kg / 1075 lb
Dry Weight	305.0 kg / 673 lbs
Oil Capacity	4.7 Liters / 4.50 qts
Fuel Capacity	18.9 Liters / 5.0 gal
Consumption Average	16.2 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile	12.0 sec
Top Speed	223.5 km/h