HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-Rod (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Harley-Davidson VRSC, also known as the V-Rod, was a series of cruiser motorcycles manufactured by the American Company from 1999 to 2017. Due to their high output power, the bikes were often called muscle bikes. Also, the V-Rods was Harley's first street motorcycle with overhead camshafts and a liquid-cooled engine.

The V-Rod was first introduced in 2001 to compete with Japanese and American muscle bikes. The bike's engine was developed by Porsche Engineering for road use, with help from several Harley engineers.

The 2001 Harley-Davidson V-Rod featured a raked-out front fork with a pulled-back handlebar, a low seating position, and forward-mounted floorboards, offering a laid-back, relaxed riding experience.

For appearance, the bike packed a round headlight with a chrome housing, a small fender on the front, an under-seat-mounted fuel tank, an air box cover placed in the usual fuel tank location, and a dual exhaust system with large mufflers.

Underneath its fuel tank was a 1,130cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine, delivering an output power of 115 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 7,300 rpm.

Both front and rear, the 2001 Harley-Davidson V-Rod featured full-plate wheels fitted with two 300 mm discs and four-piston calipers on the front and a 300 mm disc with a four-piston caliper on the rear, providing excellent stopping power.