HARLEY-DAVIDSON Night Rod Special (2016-2017) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2016, the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special was the tenth consecutive model year in Harley-Davidson's line of cruisers. The bike debuted in 2007 as a factory-made custom machine derived from the standard Night Rod.

The standard Night Rod was introduced in 2006 and manufactured through 2008 as a new hot rod-inspired motorcycle constructed around the renowned Revolution engine. The Night Rod and Street Rod were the only two machines fitted with mid-controls.

The Night Rod Special came with a 240 mm wide rear tire, most of the shiny chromed components were replaced with a black finish, and the wheels were replaced with black slotted disk ones.

The 2016 machine offered a sinister appearance topped by a powerful Revolution engine that delivered massive power and a V-twin growl due to its double-barrel exhaust system with dual brushed mufflers.

Compared to earlier models, the 2016 model featured ten-spoke lightweight wheels instead of the full-slotted disk ones. However, the bike didn't feature any significant changes, offering the same stance and darkened appearance.

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Night rod Special was powered by the renowned 1,247cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled Revolution engine, delivering an output power of 125 hp at 8,250 rpm and 115 Nm (85 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

In 2016, the bike was for sale with an MSRP of $16,849; in 2023 (at the time of writing), it was for sale with a price ranging between $9,000 and $11,000, depending on its condition.