HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-Rod Muscle (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

It all started back in 1999 when the American manufacturer launched the VRSC line of cruiser motorcycles, also known as the V-Rod. The V-Rods were the first motorcycles manufactured by H-D that packed a liquid-cooled engine with overhead camshafts.

The first V-Rod was introduced in 2001 in a single model to compete with other Japanese and American motorcycles. In addition, the V-Rods were also called muscle bikes due to their high-power output.

The V-twin Racing Street Custom (VRSC) was the base model for many other versions with different names and characteristics. One of which was the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle, presented at the manufacturer's dealer show in Las Vegas and released in 2009.

In 2013, the American manufacturer launched the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle, the fifth consecutive model in the Muscle range that offered massive performance, an aggressive design, and a 240 mm wide rear tire.

The bike was loaded with modern technology, including a Security Package, a Brembo braking system, a Platinum powder-coated engine with polished covers, five-spoke cast aluminum wheels, a chopper rear fender, LED lights, color-matched radiator shrouds, and many more.

The suspension and braking systems were carried over from its siblings, packing the same 43 mm inverted fork on the front with two 300 mm discs and four-piston calipers. It featured dual spring preload-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear and a 300 mm disc with a four-piston caliper.

As for power, the 2013 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle had a 1,247cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine, boasting 122 hp at 8,250 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.