HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-Rod (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Harley-Davidson V-twin Racing Street Custom (VRSC) was a line of cruiser motorcycles manufactured from 1999 to 2017. Also known as V-Rod, the line of cruiser machines was often called muscle bikes due to their power output.

In 2007, Harley-Davidson launched the VRSCW V-Rod, a custom cruiser machine that featured a new frame to accommodate a new 240 mm wide rear tire. Also, the VRSCA line of motorcycles was offered with forward controls.

The 2007 motorcycle featured the same design as its predecessors: a raked-out fork and pulled-back handlebar, a slim front fender, a two-into-two chromed, slash-cut exhaust system, slotted disk wheels, and an under-seat-mounted fuel tank.

The 1,130cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled Revolution engine was in charge with power, boasting 115 hp with a maximum peak force at 8,500 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

The 2007 Harley-Davidson V-Rod had a five-speed transmission with a low-maintenance final belt drive, taking power from the engine and delivering it to the rear wheel, pushing the machine to 219 kph (136 mph).

The 2007 model was fitted with a triple-disk braking system, comprised of two 300 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 300 mm disc with a four-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

Also, the V-Rods were the first motorcycles manufactured by Harley-Davidson that featured a liquid-cooled engine with overhead camshafts.