HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-rod Muscle (2015-2016) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2015 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle was a cruiser machine part of the V-twin Racing Street Custom (VRSC) that debuted in 1999 and continued production until 2017. The VRSC series comprised motorcycles with different designations, appearances, and characteristics.

The 2015 Muscle motorcycle featured a 240 mm wide rear tire that enhanced its dragster look and offered excellent grip for staying glued to the ground. Both front and rear wheels were made of cast aluminum and featured a five-spoke design with a silver and black finish.

Some of the bike's key features were represented by the renowned Revolution engine, a satin chrome dual-side exhaust system with turn-out mufflers, a 19-inch front and 18-inch rear five-spoke aluminum wheels, a smooth rear fender with integrated stop, tail, and turn signal LED lights, and many more.

The 2015 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle had at its core a 1,247cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, boasting 122 hp with a peak force at 8,250 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The bike's triple-disc Brembo braking system comprised two 300 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 300 mm disc squeezed by a four-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering strong stopping power.

As for suspension, the bike was fitted with a 43 mm race-derived inverted telescopic fork on the front and dual spring preload-adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, offering great handling and excellent suspension performance.