HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-Rod Muscle (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle was released into the cruising world, delivering massive power and an aggressive appearance. The bike was for those riders who craved power and control.

The V-Rod Muscle was first presented at the Harley-Davidson dealer show in Las Vegas and released in 2009, promoted by the American fashion model Marisa Miller, aiming towards the younger public.

The VRSCF was fitted with a chopper-style rear fender and integrated turn signals, a side-mounted license plate holder, and for the first time on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, it featured integrated turn signals in the rearview mirrors.

The 2012 motorcycle was fitted on the front end with a race-inspired 43 mm inverted telescopic fork and dual spring preload adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the safety department, the bike featured a triple disc braking system with an optional ABS. The five-spoke aluminum wheels were 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.

As for power, the 2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle took its nerves from a 1,247cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin Revolution engine with an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection system, delivering an output power of 122 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.