HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-Rod 105th Anniversary (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod was a cruiser motorcycle part of the VRSC series in Harley-Davidson's range. The bike debuted in 2007 as the successor to the VRSCA model manufactured from 2002 to 2006.

The VRSCAW was introduced in 2007, wearing a new frame designed to accommodate the 240 mm wide rear tire and the under-seat-mounted fuel tank. The bike was delivered only with forward controls and was the slowest production VRSC model produced.

In 2008, the VRSCAW model came with an increased displacement from 1,130cc to 1,247cc, delivering slightly more power and torque than its predecessor. In addition, the 2008 model also received a race-derived slipper clutch and an Anti-Lock Braking System as an option.

Also, in 2008, the American motorcycle manufacturer released the Harley-Davidson V-Rod 105th Anniversary, a special edition model that celebrated 105 years from the first day when the Harley-Davidson Company was born.

The 2008 Harley-Davidson V-Rod 105th Anniversary featured the same upgrades as the 2008 standard machine, including the displacement increase, slipper clutch, and optional Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

The new 1,247cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled Revolution engine was fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 121 hp with a maximum peak force at 8,000 rpm and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

In addition, the bike rolled on a 240 mm wide slotted full disc wheel on the rear and a brushed-aluminum wire-spoke wheel on the front.