Is a used Harley-Davidson V-Rod the quick ticket to a power cruiser?
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- An outcast showcased in a brand known for its image of being an outsider, you would think the V-rod would have been welcomed in with open arms. In its day the V-rod was the most powerful Harley on the market making 125 hp from its 60 degree water cooled twin motor. This set the V-rod up to be one of the most powerful production cruisers on the market! Today we’re going to do an overview of the bike, take it out for a ride and see what we think compared to the Harley loyalist.
Oh yea, the bike is for sale.
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I've had an 04, 07 and 2 08s in the last 13 years and I loved them all. The 04 with its 180 rear tyre was a little better in the hills, but as I'm not into riding lots of twisty roads, the 3 NRS were the bees knees for me. Only got rid of my last one because I'm getting a little older and the joints are a bit touching nowadays. Great bikes though.... we definitely recommend at least taking one for a ride.
How was the reliability Peter? Any headaches?
@@Spartansrule118 none that I would speak of. You will still modify to suit yourself aesthetically just like any other H-D, but the bike itself is great in whatever configuration.
@@Spartansrule118 it's the only motorcycle engine that I'm aware of that has passed the Düsseldorf test that requires an engine to complete a 500 hour run that simulates a run on the Autobahn under varying loads and engine speeds up to and including full throttle runs.
What would you recommend for a beginner??
I have an '06 VRSCR Street Rod. It was the first of the series to have the 5 gallon fuel tank, inverted forks and Brembo brakes. With a 40 degree lean angle it absolutely loves high speed sweepers. It's taller than the other models and with mid controls it is very comfortable. I used it as my sole transportation for two years and was commuting 155 miles daily on it. It still puts a smile on my face every time I throw a leg over it.
I have a V-Rod it's an '05 it's never giving me any problems and I wouldn't change up with nothing else
Great Video bro. I don’t give 2 fuxx what ppl say about what I spend my money on. I’m still getting one.
Well worth it...especially when they don't make them anymore. One day they will be a big time wanted bike...with a serious price tag
Im 55 and have a 07 aw. Love it. It doesn't corner as well as my old superglide at low speed but does well on long sweepers. Great engine.
Love my 2004 VRod. Best bike I've ever owned 🖤🤘
I just picked up a 2004 and I love it!
Vrods are a very special bike and always be a icon ,still got mine 👍
Harley Davidson V-Rod is very exciting!!!
I have a 100th anniversary v-rod. This was the best review I’ve seen for any version of the bike. I’m late to the party, but well done.
Very nice cycle and reviews on it. I own a 2015 Vrod Muscle. Black paint job and fun to ride too.
I test rode a 2006 Night Rod and I was blown away by what a fun bike this is to ride. Thanks for the video....liked and subbed! 👍👍👍
Thank you! I really want the chance to ride a supercharged one
ill bet you were blown away riding that " night rod"
I have 2005 cvo screaming eagle built 175 hp110tq have had it since that year well built machine.Never been into plastic bikes aka crotch rockets.Still is mint electric orange
Great video.
I own a 2006 with the smaller rear tire. I would be curious how you like the bike with the smaller rear. I am by no means an amazing rider, but I find my bike surprisingly good in corners.
yeah I own a 2005 with a 180 tire. Ive ridden a 2013 night rod with a 240 tire and there is a WORLD of difference in the way the both handle! Vrod with a 180 handles MUCH better than the 240 no question. Putting a 240 on the vrod was a big mistake!
I have no problems in the corners with my 2016 vivid black vrscdx. Then again, I also drive tractor trailers. It's all about knowing your vehicle's limitations, and staying within them. No, the VROD will not handle like a sport bike --- then again, it's a power cruiser.
Thanks for doing a honest review on one of my favorite motorcycles
charlie ryan Thanks! let me know if you have a lead on a Destroyer to review!
I have a 03 anniversary and a 06 streetrod takes corners like it's on rails
A lot of gangsta s in New Zealand ride vrods. They are cop magnets
Never had one , but always loved their look and the power , so I'm on the hunt for one. 👍😁
Excellent review, perhaps the best yet that I've seen on the v-rod.
I certainly hope you bowed your head in respect when you mentioned the Godfather of Drag Racing, Big Daddy Don.
i got the vrod muscle to me its the best bike i ever had and i got a lot of bike ,s
It is the best bike for me
V Rod the best bjke HD ever made and they discontinued it SMH
I like your approach to bike reviews. Thanks.
Beautiful review brothee
Great review 👏
Thanks, took me forever to find a true rider's opinion of these. Mostly you find love em hate em camps. I'd been toying with the idea of a v rod muscle but having rode lots and the slender front tire like a Softtail SC It looked to be not a bike for the corner. You confirmed such. While I'm older now and not as likely to drag a knee, I'd still like a bike that can push a corner with respect.
I'm still looking for that Street Glide Special review like this one. I've always disliked the inability to see exactly where that front tire is going and given the pot holes here large enough to eat a Yaris, right I'm in no mood to go down on my new bike.
The V isn't nearly as bad in curves as people are led to believe...... yrs ago I was behind one with a 240, I was on 883, on our curviest, all I could do was stay with him, when we got to milder curves he was gone
Now I have a V, and after having learned a little about getting power out of and curve handling with crotch rockets......my V has the 180 and mid controls, it is easier to get my butt off the seat and over the side on the V than it is any crotch rocket I've ridden......but the effect is less because of the weight......if I still had the balls to scrap pegs it would put a whoopin on a Sportster
It's true that a super skilled rider on a V would be beaten in the curves by a super skilled rider on a RR and probably even on my 750 crotch rocket
But 95% of cruiser riders would find themselves with more curve-ability than riding just about any cruiser
Kind of sorta similars are kaw meanstreak, and better Zuki M-90, neither as fast or handle as well as the V......the M-109 is probably faster, not sure cause I've never ridden one fast
Comfort, I've got the stock wind deflector on mine, it does amazing......I have noticeably less wind on my chest than on my wide glide
I'm quite comfortable with stock seat and mid controls, but on a trip the mids would get crampy.....stock highway pegs
And now the bad thing about the V.........to actually enjoy that power and not go to jail you must ride on a track or use only 1st-2nd gears......or go to Germany
V-Rods are faster than M109s all day. Especially the 180 tire models.
The aprillia also has a smaller engine and weighs a lot less. I like the v rod though, I'd have one.
Man, I wouldn't have pulled out with that truck turning in front of that car. I puckered up for that one. LOL! Safe travels!
I love my 2010
Great vid!
Sounds superb!
I don’t know why I’m trying to pin the locations in the video, I’ve only been mid and south west and a little mid east. Those tall highways look like some I’ve seen in AZ, TX, and maybe NM or NV but it’s all desert and cacti there. The trees look like some I’ve seen in Los Angeles but the twisty roads and hills looks like MO. Lastly the cheap infrastructure look to it makes me think OK but there’s not enough potholes and OKs all flat.I was thinking west Arkansas or East Texas until I saw the Texas license plates, gotta be east texas
Are you reading an essay you wrote for class? Sounds a little like it😂 good video regardless. I like your honesty in your ratings
What handle bars and headlight is on that v rod?
Ed Fronk that’s a good question, they were on the bike when we purchased it
talk too fast, but good review.
Thanks! I do hear that a lot, it’s something I need to work on.
Harley Darvirson 🤣🤣🤣
260 rear on my 2014 DX . I fly through corners no problems .