Harley with Porsche ENGINE! The Story of TOP NOCH Cruiser Bike.

[@luddite6239]

I think the styling of the V-Rod has aged surprisingly well. It's a shame Harley didn't continue with this model as it probably would have put the company in a better position than it is now. I think it was quite successful in non-US markets but not so much on home soil where the ultra-conservative Harley buyers couldn't accept such a departure from tradition. It could be argued that Harley Davidson's hardcore fanbase is both its biggest asset and also its biggest liability.

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

The Street 500 & 750 were also similarly based

[@jimhmod]

The Destroyer had several shortfalls. One was the limited ability to increase its power. You can do it to a point but it is basically limited to 10,000 rpm----unless you don't mind paying for oiling down a dragstrip.

[@stanleydenning]

Apparently the V-Rod did not do well. When was the last time you saw one on the road?

[@paulh7798]

I see mine every day.

[@paulh7798]

The bike had two issue - too small gas tank and should have had a 6th gear. Perfect otherwise.

[@My-Opinion-Doesnt-Matter]

Say it with me: A L U M I N I U M

[@peteduch2151]

Look at the sportster s the engine looks Japanese not my thing

[@shaftdrive7567]

Great design and frame... Pity it wasn't a street bike form. Would've done better in Europe if so. They didn't take full advantage of the Porsche brand... Well done, all said and done. 🫡 May😂there be more. These folks really need to think of a dual brand for youngsters/ less conservative riders. They're going to run out of their target audience soon.

[@BastardX13]

Already aged out. The Hd Trike is proof.

[@mabecka]

Harley-Davidson copied the Britten V-1000 and made the VR-1000 race engine. The VR was never reliable so they gave Porsche the task to make it a reliable street bike engine. The V-rod.