HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-Rod (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Harley-Davidson VRSC, also known as the V-Rod, was a line of cruiser motorcycles manufactured by the American maker from 1999 to 2017. The bikes were also called muscle bikes due to their high-power output and were the first H-D motorcycles that featured a liquid-cooled engine with overhead camshafts.

In 2009, the maker released the Harley-Davidson V-Rod, also called VRSCAW, a successor to the VRSCA model that debuted in 2006. The Harley-Davidson VRSCAW was first released in 2007 and packed a new frame to accommodate the 240 mm wide rear tire and fuel tank.

For the 2007 model, the engine remained unchanged with no power increase, and the additional weight from the new frame with the new 240 mm rear tire made it the slowest production VRSC manufactured.

In 2008, the bike's revolution engine was increased from 1,130cc to 1,247cc, delivering slightly more power and torque. Also, the manufacturer added a slipper clutch and an optional Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

The 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod was fitted with the new 1,247cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) system, boasting 121 hp with a maximum peak at 8,000 rpm and 114 Nm (84 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

For appearance, the bike packed a raked-out fork with a teardrop-style headlight and an aluminum brushed wire-spoke wheel on the front end. The bike was fitted on the rear with a slotted full disc wheel.