HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-Rod Muscle (2016-2017) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Harley-Davidson V-twin Racing Street Custom (VRSC), also known as V-Rod, was a line of cruiser motorcycles manufactured by H-D from 1999 to 2017. The VRSC series included versions of the standard model with various designations, appearances, and characteristics.

The V-Rods were Harley-Davidson's first motorcycles powered by a liquid-cooled engine with overhead camshafts. Also, they were often referred to as muscle bikes due to their high-performance power output.

The standard machine was the base for several versions that appeared over time, one of which was the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle that debuted in 2009 and continued production through 2017.

The V-Rod Muscle was promoted by the fashion model Marisa Miller and was aimed at younger, urban riders. The V-Rod Muscle, also known as the VRSCF, had a 240 mm wide rear tire covered by a chopper-style fender with integrated lights and a side-mounted license plate holder.

In 2016, the American motorcycle manufacturer launched the Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscles, a cruiser machine powered by a 1,247cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled Revolution engine with an electronic fuel injection system, boasting 122 hp at 8,250 rpm and 117 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The bike was set in motion by a five-speed manual transmission with a high-performance carbon fiber belt drive, pushing the motorcycle to 234 kph (139 mph). The 2016 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle was delivered with an MSRP of $16,499. In 2023, the bike was for sale with an average price of $13,500.