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[@grahamwagner1880]

I always wanted a nightrod until my neighbour told me it wasn’t a real Harley because it had a Porsche engine... then I really wanted one!

[@buck3336]

Man get one if you want it doesn't matter did you know Harley use to own Lamborghini lol Ford use to be US made but designed by a bunch of foreigners lol all that shit does not matter unless you truly do not love it or love it.

[@StarHunter28]

Chrysler owned lambo from 87-94, the only american company to own the raging bull

[@rowdy.rockers]

It was designed by Harley using the state of the art Porsche design lab in Germany. It is the fastest production bike ever built by Harly- Davidson.

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

Get one, my dad had a 06 CVO and it blows any other harley out of the water that I personally have rode. I'd love a muscle rod if it rides remotely the same because I like the styling better, but the CVO in the smaller vrod frame was insanely fun, not sure what the muscle rides like. That engine is sublime.

[@Mrdrivereight]

The engine originated from the HD superbike vr1000. It was a true race engine that wasn't street legal and to high revving. They turned to Porsche to tune their race engine into a street bike engine.

[@Frosstbite23]

Harley guys: it's fast and reliable, I hate it.

[@129Slayer]

Not all Harley guys. I love my V-Rod. Took me a couple years to get used to the look of it, then once I rode one, I had to buy it.

[@farix1]

Harley Guys: it's The Most Reliable Harley and Very Dependable and not breakable like other Haleys, I hate it.

[@1dilligaf]

I have 94 Harley I will put it up against any bike on the road or reliability. Over 100,000 and it’s still running great

[@taylorgtrotter]

Harley-Davidson: Here is a modern, higher tech, muscle bike to bring us into the current times Harley Guys : it’s got no pushrods (insert other caveman noises) it’s reliable, (caveman noises) we hate it Harley Davidson : bye bye v-rod

[@mafokotsaisaackhaile6195]

M109R not this...

[@darrellstrozier4296]

Speeding from a v-rod owner, this bike is awesome and very nimble in cornering with the 240 rounded rear tire that come equipped. The mirrors that comes equipped with this bike works great. This bike has always been underrated by everyone that never ridden one. TEST THE ORIGINAL BIKE, NOT THE MODIFIED BEFORE YOI JUDGE. GOD BLESS BROTHER

[@dr.jiIIaIicecooper2587]

I will never understand why harley stopped making V-rod. Night Rod was the only harley I would ever buy. Beautiful bikes, they should make a new one.

[@-CLASSIFIED-]

because the old crusty harley owners [muh touring bAggErs ArE LiFe] didn't buy em. id buy one , but instead i got the other most hated harley. the 18 fatbob [and i love it ] but next is a vrod for me lol

[@loganellis9867]

Have you checked out their new fxdr? Very rod-ish

[@FortuneHeart]

@@loganellis9867 the FXDR is like the V-Rod and Breakout had a baby. I hate the V-Rod and '18+ Breakout, but the FXDR could be that following's answer. Tho at that price, we haven't been selling many of the FXDRs

[@stevegrieggs8878]

Because sales were bad..

[@thomas316]

Damn kids, get off my motorcycle brand!

[@rustyshackleford309]

Sean: "these kevlar gloves are only $120 a set" Me: *looks over at my $9.99 mechanix gloves* "ill just avoid bullets while I ride for now"

[@Evirthewarrior]

Kevlar provides better slide protection for when you put your hand on the asphalt after a crash. The first thing you do when you fall is.... put your hands out to catch yourself. Your 9.99 mechanics gloves will last about .5 seconds of sliding. It has nothing to do with bullets.

[@94SexyStang]

haha dude get some REAL gloves.....you might as well ride with Nothing, literally.

[@warrensmith792]

@@Evirthewarrior not that you need $120 gloves to face a slide either... I'd rather design a pair on my own for the price lol

[@bigboi9611]

You can get good gloves for 50bucks. Mechanix gloves dont do shit

[@ConnerV]

I’m riding with cowhide gloves, not sure how they will do in the event of a crash

[@Oogler1]

Most hated Harleys seem to be my favs 😅

[@thomas316]

I always thought the V-Rod was the Harley for people who loved motorcycles. The rest of their range harks back to a gentler time but the V-Rod had a bit of a mean streak.

[@MrMambott]

Mean Streak lol Nice One Thomas

[@johndoe-im9fr]

The VROD is literally the ONLY harley i like...

[@lowslo9287]

Eh I like my fxdr

[@frozen2golden]

You've never test ridden the 2018 Fat Bob 114

[@loloster9814]

With the fxdr

[@REPVILE]

That WAS the same for me, but then I found the Sportglide. Traded my vic and z800 for it. I never thought I would ever own an HD till I rode that bike.

[@JL-wf2wp]

Keita Jones i have. Cant compare the powerplants on a normal harley and a vrod, the difference is ridiculous

[@thecoolchipys]

It's only hated by harley bros that ride 4000lb baggers that go 0-60 in 30 seconds.

[@Jake-ur5gi]

thecoolchipys harleys heaviest bikes still do 0-60 in the low 4s. Pretty quick for a cruiser.

[@0verfiend]

Jake 22 how much do those low 4 cruisers cost?

[@craigpennington1251]

Baggers are the ugliest. If you want to take all the shit with you, buy a car.

[@TheRedneckTelevision]

@Casey R. Harley parts are made in china like everything else.

[@paladino3732]

i dont get it either. im a harley bro. i like the sportser softails. the VROD should of stayed.

[@snipexd4964]

My v-rod has been super dependable and always puts a smile on my face when I ride.

[@lovelessk999]

Same.

[@blueaz2850]

Same.

[@Hank-wc9ov]

puts a laugh on the real harley guys faces

[@briansauer6695]

@@Hank-wc9ov Real Harley guys? Nowadays, that would be the old timers. Most guys my age (53) or younger that ride Harleys all started off on some form of Japanese bikes and don't really shoot down anyone who rides something different. There ARE guys (and women) who buy into the Harley hype, but the "REAL" people who ride and put on any miles instead of hanging out at bike nights and coffee shops are the ones who laugh at them! These people have everything down to the Harley underwear and condoms!!!

[@dynadude56]

I worked at a HD dealership for 14 years and never ran into anyone who claimed they hated a V-Rod. When it was first released, a few hard cases grumbled a bit, but after one ride they mostly just grinned from ear to ear. The least favored bike was the Road Glide with it's fixed to the frame, double headlamp fairing, but that was also a "one ride" bike that won over most everyone.

[@Dham2006]

So far the last to “most hated” Harley’s are my favourite

[@isaactaylor1833]

John Doe because who says it’s the most hated Harleys?? This guy is full of shit. 3rd most hated?? Lmao he take a poll or some shit

[@MrMambott]

@@isaactaylor1833 Exactly right mate ,, he IS full of shit and gets his most hated or liked out of his hat or his arse ,,The only bike I hated was a Harley MotoX 125 my dad was going to buy me and I lived in Darwin , NT , Australia where NO KID rode a Harley on the MX Track ,, with a bit of whinging I got a YZ 125d ,, ,,I was a bit spoiled for bikes as a kid but regularly flogged ,, No One would say No to a free Vrod because they hate them lol

[@jake66]

In the u.s. v rods are shunned. They don't sell or hold value. I love mine but not many share the same love.

[@MrMambott]

@@jake66 Move yourself and it to Oz Mate : )

[@earlspearl2933]

it appears some folks act as they don't understand your post . I get it . the hawg bastards hate it because it proves how the problematic and undependable vibrator class is a plague to folks who want to ride instead of visit repair shops .

[@Triple7bmod]

Best Harley ever, 13 years and 50k miles and still laying rubber!

[@gabegillman2260]

Only 50k? I did 43k last year on my valkyrie

[@Triple7bmod]

@@gabegillman2260 I broke my neck in '08 so it's painful when I ride but still do.

[@briansauer6695]

@@gabegillman2260 Circle the globe a couple of times did you???LOL!

[@donniemcfarland3160]

I ran into a guy from Cincinnati Ohio and he had 76,000 on his V-ROD He said it’s never been apart only scheduled maintenance. I think it was a 02 or 03 model year.

[@elithegreat6463]

V-Rod was one of most of not thee most Reliable, Bullet Proof Engine from Harley. They never broke, so Harley never made money from servicing it. , hence one of the reasons they stopped production.

[@geelongbikenight2809]

They stopped making them as they didn't sell well in Con-US. Had a good sale rate in Aus / NZ but not really anywhere else.

[@swervetattoos661]

Yup just like the EVO motors. Too reliable.

[@deangood2098]

‘No one ever does that modification to a Vrod’ Come to Australia bud. Everyone puts giant apes on Vrods here.

[@blueaz2850]

Americans don't like change 😂

[@philtwowheels]

@@blueaz2850 or corners , they don't seem to like corners as they set up every vehicle to do badly when cornering.

[@babygiant3542]

😂😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👌👌

[@Trapsarentgay133]

Saw like 4 today

[@rhodesyr6]

Go to New Zealand, 98% of vrods have apes or t bars

[@mattiep6692]

I never knew much about the different models of Harleys (cuz I never rode a bike before but always wanted too) so me and the GF stopped at the local Harley dealer and I came across a used 2004 V Rod. I fell in love with it when I saw it (not knowing about it). Just the look of it is totally my style. Needless to say a couole hours later I was the owner of a V Rod (much to the dismay of all the "Harley guys" at work. 1 week after, I got my License. I'm in love with my V Rod, it's a great bike. Plus I'm told I look really good on it. It's totally me. Lean, mean, fast and offensive

[@MrWhatahelisdis]

So glad I got my V Rod Muscle just before they stopped making them

[@boblowe9037]

wow..… imagine a engine that can do 50 - 60 thousand miles...…… no wonder Harley binned it.

[@stephenharriau1406]

Bob Lowe , Bahahahaha!!!

[@300zxdriver]

Tubesteak Nopantz v2

[@DynamicVlogs69]

What? The twin cam and evo do that no problem too. The vrod was just trash.

[@beatlejuice5951]

Bullshit. My Evo has 90 thousand miles on it. Evos are forever.

[@vicleon3024]

this bike can do 100k easily

[@DJMotoVlogs]

Funny thing is most sportbikers like the VROD. lol. I freaking love it and happy to say I got to spend some quality time with one in the mountains of NY.

[@Realdanielvisuals]

Me

[@shisuiu.c1926]

I Guess it would be hated if your accustom to a traditional Harley... but on the outside that bike looks sick.

[@jacksherman5696]

Those very rare pipes were made by BuBs Rinehart. The two companies got together for a very short time. Produced those awesome loud pipes. I have a set on my 2006 Screaming Eagle VRod.

[@justinwasil11]

I wish they made a set for my road glide special I haven't seen a deer since I've owned my V-Rod with the bub pipes on there.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Harly D built that engine in the first place. They blew up often. Porsche polished the design for production. Those are amazingly well built bikes, the big back tire really makes them suck. Probably the best quality bike they ever made.

[@vector6977]

the Engine was a (refined by Porsche) version of the VR1000 engine.

[@davidbernau8315]

The point of being a biker is to be different from others, so we have to be just like them being different from others. Makes total sense. One of the best bikes I've ever ridden.

[@mercmachine9239]

Sweet ride! I have had mine for 2 years now and wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@tigger1875]

I’ve had my 2009 V Rod Muscle for 5 years and I love it the same amount as the day I bought it.

[@spreadlovenotlies77]

Dude I've had my 09 for 9 years and dito

[@vmax-cv1ml]

I have a 09 VRod. ,it is a beautiful machine. Pretty quick. Sucks in rain.(huge tire). Ridged ride. Sounds great. Definitely the best mechanical harley ever made.

[@roygherbil2660]

I love my VRod. 7 years with it and I'm hard pressed to sell it for a Road Glide.

[@roygherbil2660]

@Rel16 I sold the VRod a month ago. I have too many bikes in the garage

[@ConservativeCalifornian1032]

@@roygherbil2660 i guess you didnt love it enough 😂

[@cammedmotorsports7629]

Hi Sean you are mostly right, a lot of Harley riders still look but hurt when they see me riding mine, usually the older they are the more noticeable it is 😁👍🇨🇦 I have the 260mm tire so I would not have change swing arm. I have wayyy too many mods to mention and love every bit of it.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

I remember when these hit the dealership.. i used to do most of the pre delivery setups so i rode every bike that went though the dealership.. i was in love with these just cause they were different and fast comparedto the traditional air cooled models

[@johnnywassfelt4276]

I have a StreetRod -06. Bought it brand new and have never had any problems what so ever in 12 years. Corners very well and is quick from the red lights. Love the bike and will keep it. Cheers from Sweden!

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

I bought my 1st ever motorcycle 4 years ago... was a 2008 Nightrod Special. It was the craziest bike to learn on but made me pay close attention. I LOVED it. It had 900km on it - mint. I put Tab exhaust on it - sounded like a racecar.

[@UncleBensChannel]

Your first bike was THIS?

[@user-vr2tx4tt6b]

@@UncleBensChannel yep.

[@maynard-1776]

Those mirrors are great for looking at your knees🤣

[@DaddyLongLegs44]

I actually have inverted mirrors on my night rod and can see a lot more behind me. With top mirrors I usually get a big chunk of my shoulders blocking my view.

[@rubenvalverde6548]

Haha

[@lordcorgi6481]

Harley Guys hated my V-Rod Muscle until riding with them I pulled away from them at a light like they were on bicycles 🤣 After that they all liked it.

[@frankeguzzi]

Thank you for this video! I just got the Vrod 2004 delivered. So excited to take her out!!!

[@sjaatime]

There's one for sale around me for CHEAP and I'm really considering getting myself a second bike

[@max7209]

Did you do it. Just saw this comment and now I want to know the conclusion.

[@sjaatime]

@@max7209 No unfortunately. Didn't last long. I think it was a too good to be true thing.

[@max7209]

@@sjaatime well damn sorry to hear that. Thanks for replying though mate! My girlfriend just got me a 2007 suzuki boulevard m109r blue. Love it and her to bits.

[@jamesmoss6234]

I just bought my first one and I am in love . 2003 100th anniversary .Black W/silver frame .9000 well cared for miles . All I need is a license . DMV is closed until further notice . Damn !

[@jseden]

I managed to get my permit right before covid hit and my road tests kept getting cancelled. The bike was all I had and I still had to get to work so I just started riding. With reg, insurance and a permit, I figured I had 3/4 and it was clear i was trying to be legal. No issues but granted I'm on a rebel 250.. the least attention grabbing bike ever lol. I gotta start trying to schedule that test again.

[@BryanMoreno_]

Old people hate change lmao.

[@rwilko9525]

I have a 06’ night rod. Coming from a sport bike background having bikes like CBR600rr, R1, KTM 1290 R, Triumph Daytona ect…. I can honestly say that these “V-rod platforms” are absolutely unique and awesome. Having a sport bike motor in a cruiser frame is just so fun and different it’s addicting.

[@Guthix_268]

I own a 2015 breakout,it has a similar backtire, and i always get asked about it. I love the way ot looks

[@rmcalhoun4543]

I own an Electra glide but I would love to have a breakout for solo riding. They look similar to the vrod but I like the frame and wheels on the breakout better.

[@samuelmartin293]

Heavily customised VRODs are very popular here in Australia particularly in the surrounding Sydney suburbs. “The Leb sled” consisting of large ape hangers, bagged rear end and lost of black or gold are also very popular.

[@PANTHEON71]

I'm loving the lines and style of that bike. And I'm not a Harley fan. Don't like choppers or ape hangers. Drag or Cafe bars with low profile.... I'm game. My main bikes he d Ace been gixxxers... I'm riding a Honda Shadow 1100. But that Harley is looking sweet

[@keith101807]

Cafe bars are super uncomfortable

[@NIGBEATS]

I've got a Vmax, but I want a Vrod for a "custom" build that won't leave my damn mind.

[@kactuszakk4203]

I also have a Vmax (2015) and nothing can touch it in my eyes but a Vrod would definitely be a close second!!!

[@blueaz2850]

In Australia, they are the best selling Harley Davidson model ever and still the most desirable Harley to own. It's 2019 and i have asked many HD dealers and they say, the vrod's never stays too long in the showroom floors.

[@Whowhatwhen2ewwu1]

Allow me to compliment your statement with this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXjKY3igj7yph68 and I fully back what you say from my home here in New Zealand mate

[@chopperking007]

Luv the power of the vrod...good power spread with top end pull.

[@wjoshua98]

Thank you for start your videos off with god I’ve been wanting to get a bike but your videos have shifted my priorities. Thank you.

[@MrMambott]

Elaborate Further ,,I'm interested Joshua

[@cheeko_914]

@@MrMambott Are you having a stroke?

[@MrMambott]

@@cheeko_914 Sometimes I think so

[@Jez3134]

I didn't know the older Harley guys didn't like these. Makes sense to me now, the majority of riders i see in Sydney have shaved chicken legs, rats tail hair cut and white frame Prada sunglasses from 2003 doing a massive powerskid across 2 lanes every green light. Impressive power no doubt. The older guys are still riding their pushrods on the weekends.

[@420jdjones]

Lowered front was probably achieved using lowering springs rather than adjusting the forks in the triple tree. That's how I lowered my FZ6R, with a lowering link in the rear to match.

[@blacktiger0095]

Me: I want to get a V Rod Harley community: That's not a real Harley Me: Ok, fatbob is pretty awesome Harley community: TF did I just tell you. Me: Ah ok, I gotcha. *buys Sportster Superlow* Harley community: *lynch mob intensifies*

[@MrMambott]

LMAO

[@jake66]

That new fat Bob is hideous. Hahaha Sportsters are not bad around town. Shit on the highway

[@SikSh0oter]

😂😂😂😂

[@keith101807]

@@jake66 my sporty is just fine on the highway lmao

[@ThatHuskyisCrazy]

God forbid you get a HD Street 750 LOL

[@CovertOperation13]

Just wondering , What are the first two most hated Harley's ?

[@niceshot4563]

Probably the Livewire and the Street 500 are the top 2

[@Ironwind1972]

lol people must think he's a Kook seeing him ride and making all these hand gestures not knowing he's video blogging :D :D

[@MrMambott]

lol

[@MrLew1965]

The V-Rod was produced to "quieten" down the Japanese motorcycle loving sub community of the Harley Davidson family ! It proved to the motorcycle world that HD could move in that direction if needed ! HDMC chose to refine it's modern line-up to the more traditional path and roots the company is renowned for. I'm liking the new 2019 Line-Up a lot ! Ride Safe !

[@nightrodspecial426]

Just makes me love my Vrod nightrod with widow slip ons, fuel pack and high flow air filter...mine growls maybe even louder than this one

[@crewgadjy]

WTF, you didn’t open it up once! What’s the point in test riding a V Rod, Harley’s Muscle Bike and not opening here up once?

[@tictoc5103]

30ish mph aint a test ride worst test ever

[@cabit88]

Even though this video is a tad old. I fell in love with the V-Rod when Harley Davidson first came out with it. I remember watching a documentary on the Discovery Channel about at and how Harley Davidson built the motorcycle from the ground up. I just love the way it looks! Even though I just started riding, my goal is to own one and love the hell out of it!

[@RickyMayhew-et8uu]

I have a 2007 Night Rod Special. I ordered it in October 2006. Received it in March 2007. It is an awesome bike. Gets looks and comments all the time.

[@joshuamichael4312]

I've watched so many bike reviews on this channel now that I think I know my way around his community 🤣

[@rocketlaunch99]

Best Harley is V rod. End.

[@mws3779]

One of the problems is that the break-in procedure in the beginning of the model run was different from a standard air-cooled Harley. So from what I've heard is that guys were burning up the engine. I always like the V-Rod especially the upside down forks on the street. I just found that was saddle was to hard and the suspension too harsh. But all in all it is a really cool bike.

[@richardgrumbine4867]

VSRCR owner here… only Harley I have ever been interested in… it has been very reliable and fun to ride…

[@bro-it6qn]

Love vrod.. I have one and its really A great beast!

[@charlesnash2748]

The very best VRod is the VRod street rod. H-D made a big mistake dumping this bike. They are highly regarded in Europe, Australia and parts of Asia.

[@BishopDelicious]

Charles Nash Amen brother, I have an 06’ VRSCR and it’s the most remarkable machine.. still my daily driver.

[@filoIII]

@@BishopDelicious I just found an '06 Street Rod w/ 6500 mi for $6900. I wouldn't pay that much, but, I've had 2 Sportsters, and would like this one for sale. Never seen one, though.

[@filoIII]

@@BishopDelicious How is parts availability?

[@BishopDelicious]

@@filoIII Truthfully, not great at all. Most of the core stuff is standard on enough bikes that dealerships will have them (or can get them). Aftermarket stuff is almost nonexistent at this point. I should get the “this part does not fit your bike” message on Revzilla tattooed on my face. DD Designs (or “Customs” maybe?) I believe will do custom fairings and cosmetic components; I imagine there are others. Custom/replacement seats are still possible. Engine is rock solid, so even going on 16 years, no issues. Runs like a rabid beast. I absolutely recommend the bike. I’d just say (unless you know someone or have a ton of $$ to throw at it)… probably should like it the way it is when you get it.

[@BishopDelicious]

@@filoIII I think that’s about what I paid in 2016 for my 06. Maybe had less miles, would have to check the title. I’m just rolling over 20k without any issues (splits time with other bikes). Was my daily driver for a few years though, never even a rough start.

[@bobellis2912]

My first bike was a. Night rod. Absolutely loved that bike. Not great for long rides but ripping around town was AWSOME. It’s a shame This thing never caught on. It was very well engineered, ran well, fun to ride and looked AWSOME. Not much aftermarket for it and the aggressive riding position with forward pegs, well you either loved it or hated it.

[@1satisfiedmind]

Kawasaki Meanstreak, a bike I own was the first modern hyper cruiser/muscle cruiser, then Honda upped the anti w VTX 1800... which wowed everybody, then Yamaha introduced the Roadstar Warrior, and that bike stole the show...THEN Harley introduced the V-Rod. Though te V-Rod entered the field last, it was hands down the most technologically advanced, most powerful and forward thinking of the group, and while traditional Harley riders hated it...it WAS the bike that brought more new/younger traditionally metric riders over to Harley Davidson. When a bike's headlight alone creates fans, and starts a trend you know you're on to something, but Harley didn't respond to the displacement war with a bigger motor than the others, and that was a very interesting choice, they just made a better smaller displacement motor. Of all the iterations of the VRod, the Muscle is my favorite.

[@frankthespank]

I’m not a motorcycle person but I have heard more than once in my life growing up: “if Harley ever makes a water cooled engine I’ll never own one again.”.

[@JDNISMO]

It's literally the engine that should be in every frame harley makes idk what they are doing. -biased vrod owner

[@EazyE11]

This was the only Harley I wanted until the sport glide.

[@timplympton4653]

Up in Maine every Harley I see is a black bagger, everyone and their brother has a boring black bagger... Im not a Harley guy but if I was I'd get a V rod.... Love your videos... God Bless

[@williammuir638]

The best HD ever. Simply because HD had nothing to do with it! 😊

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

I really wish Harley brought this bike back and this motor There’s no reason for the Vrod not to live on!!! Harley bring it back

[@frozen2golden]

The FXDR is a better bike

[@odin7682]

Especially when they're introducing 3 new liquid cooled bikes In 2020: A crotch rocket, and enduro/adventure bike, and what looks like a liquid cooled sportster. None of them using the vrods revolution engine. So pissed they stop making them. I will never get rid of My 08 Vrod custom

[@JoeFic9997]

The Night Rod Special was the only Harley that convinced me to buy one. I own a 08 model and it’s my only bike now. Prior to the NRS I’ve owned Yamaha FJR, HoNda VFR, Ninja 1000R and a few smaller bikes

[@panthersblow]

Same story. The only Harley I ever considered buying after owning sport bikes was a Night Rod Special. Bought an 08 and still have it. Its no sport bike, but its the closest you will get riding a Harley.

[@winniduesseldorf]

What is heaven on earth? A Harley Davidson with a Porsche engine on a German Autobahn

[@289wolf]

Be prepared for costly maintenance on these. It's not that they need a lot of work but due to the close fitment of the hydro formed frame, the motor must be pulled out of the frame to get the valve covers off so the clearances can be checked and adjusted.A buddy had one of these and it cost him around 800 bucks back in '06 to get his valves done.

[@lifebiker105]

Im one of the OLD GUY's But I Liked the V Rod i just wanted a windshield and Bags. Mid Controls.

[@eduardomenchaca1916]

I agree with the mid controls the stock ones are too far forward

[@geelongbikenight2809]

They made mid control fitted models... the street-rod has middies on it

[@gregorytanner9121]

AND A 6sp. transmission

[@Kevin_747]

I rode the Vrod at Sturgis the first year HD had it out. I didn't get to really experience the whole performance spectrum as I was on the chaperoned group ride. I loved the engine but I knew it wasn't going to be accepted by the old negative farts who don't like change. You can buy a nice Vrod on craigslist for real reasonable money. Fat rear tires are cool till you buy them, 1 dollar per millimeter.

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

2010 Sportser 48 stage 3 with all HD parts and tons of extras. Never heard of V Rod till just now. Great bike seemingly.

[@paddle_shift]

Porsche was contracted by Harley to design the v rod. Andreas Prenninger (now head of Porsche GT4 engineering) was the engines designer. Not aware of the redesign to put the vibration back in. But makes perfect sense that Harley would work hard to screw up a great engine.

[@geelongbikenight2809]

Vrods are a gold mine in Australia

[@Whowhatwhen2ewwu1]

Especially when pega customs in Melbourne gold plate them my man kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXjKY3igj7yph68 check out this video bro click on the link

[@darrenreichelt5919]

The vrod is the most loved in Australia but okay 😂👌

[@peter2679]

These bikes are very popular in Australia. Many have been heavily modified and fetch big money here in OZ.

[@hdVRODridersCH]

Harley-Davidson V-Rod is so exciting! V-Rod's engine becomes a Porsche at high revs!!

[@kurtknas496]

So all the most hated HD are my favorites, strange.

[@MrMambott]

And every ones mate,,, this guy is basically full of shite and has probably been a spoiled little Prat all his life

[@vallo220]

I love V Rods! People are just picky in the Harely world.

[@twistedsocal]

The frame was designed by Porsche and was hydroformed. They pumped the tubes to high pressure with water and then bent them so mandral bending but using water so the tube diameter remains constant and maintains it's structural integrity all the way through.

[@tmr626]

Hi guy's, I've been doing some research and found more info on how to increase the HP in your V-Rod. A company in Sydney, Australia by the name of Darkside Custom Harleys makes a supercharger kit that will easily increase your HP to 200 plus horsepower. I don't know the cost of the whole kit, however, you can see one of their videos if you go to: Darkside Supercharger Kit by Darkside Custom Harleys. These guy's also make superchargers for the Milwaukee 8 bikes too. Good luck!

[@taylorgtrotter]

tmr626 or a task turbo kit. I’m a supercharger guy at heart, but those trask kits are slick

[@dereklindberg6704]

*the fastest Harley to leave the production line.. Still to this day

[@conker1oo]

I was surprised when he said that! What do you think of the 2021 Sportster S?

[@dereklindberg6704]

@@conker1oo Have to see it up close to tell for sure.. pictures it kinda looks like a mini vrod (vrscf). Not really sure if I'll ever call it a "sportster".. but at least they are trying... Ha

[@syedfadhley]

1130 and 1250cc displacement.. not 1563cc

[@corneilcorneil]

Be carefull ... you talk to a mister "know all". 😛

[@disht2]

I was thinking the same thing. I remembered them being 1100 somethin

[@blueaz2850]

1130cc or new design engine 1250cc

[@odin7682]

The stock revolution 1250cc engine put outs about 125 horsepower stock give or take a few hp and tons of torque. Average stock 1200cc harley v twin about 60-65hp. Around double the power for a similar size package. You can rev higher with this engine, use the gears more effectively and stay off the brake in tight turns which actually makes it a lot safer if your skilled enough to know how to use the bike that way. Not to mention that huge tire let's you roll pretty damn low in the curves. Just an all around Great bike. Its a damn shame they don't make them.

[@taylorgtrotter]

Shaggy bro had the same thought when I saw the 1563cc. I wish those motors could go that big and not be a race only set up

[@murray8958]

My intruder has the false tank and you sit on the real one... Great design I think! I love that bike! It's low profile and easy to ride plus it feels awesome riding it. The mirrors are normal too! I'm gonna have to look at the v-rods now

[@lordvitiatevalkorion8633]

just started watching your channel real informative i think the words of the wise before the rides are cool too keep it up dude

[@cadenkemp523]

Would love to see a Gen 2 VMAX (1700cc) on the channel!

[@kactuszakk4203]

He has one for the Gen 2 Vmax. Just google Yamaha Vmax 1700 and you’ll see him in the thumbnail sitting on one! Good luck.

[@genecitarella3516]

"I thought that those v-rod's were 1250cc! nice video big guy anyhow; "Be Safe"

[@tonylama2012]

They are now. They started at 1100. My 2005 screaming eagle is a 1250cc

[@tprice714]

@@tonylama2012 1130cc Sir. Sorry I just had to. 🤣

[@bryanjames5090]

Iv got the blacked out vrod and love it for my first harley

[@roadkingkong1146]

Night Rod Special was the first Harley I ever owned and is still one of my favourites over the years. It was hated by the average Harley guy from 15 years ago, and those are the customers responsible for Harley dragging their feet since. Thankfully that's all about to change with the death of the Sportster and release of the Revolution Max bikes. Genuinely excited to see what happens in the next couple of years. Happily buy a new, less drag strip inspired bike from Harley-Davidson

[@ericnorton4045]

Amen love this one! Jesus Rocks! And I have always wanted a VRod. Kind of like a sports bike and cruiser love em. I dont own one but would love to

[@stikupartist3698]

Jesus became a white man for my sins.

[@khaccanhle1930]

HD guys, "That isn't a real Harley. It's smooth, powerful, reliable with an innovative design." You are darn right. It is nothing like a Harley, no wonder they quit making it.

[@1SnarfyDude]

Harley-Davidson is the biggest cosplay company in the world. It's mostly a bunch of old guys who want to pretend to be in Sons of Anarchy. Lol

[@khaccanhle1930]

@@1SnarfyDude I always get the urge to burst out with "YMCA"! or maybe, "AARR matey"!

[@chromeplatedcowboy1303]

@@1SnarfyDude very,very true.

[@jason75]

I got a 1974 Fatboy, 1550 cc still in good shape had it since high school since 85

[@jason75]

1974 fat boy Harley Davidson

[@KevinSnyder]

Have you (or others reading this) had issues finding V-Rod parts? I went to my local Harley dealer and mentioned the V-Rod … they told me “you don’t want that bike” because they don’t even make parts for it anymore. Now of course they were wanting to sell me a NEW bike, but I’m curious if anyone has had problems getting parts for this bike???

[@ASASHANYA]

I hate V-rod so much! Particularly because I don't have nor it, neither motorcycle license yet

[@MrMambott]

This is my point exactly ,,,,I Hate ALL Harleys and Every bike in this guys shop because I can't afford ANY of them ,,Alex ,,I am finding that a lot of people on here ( MotoVlog Site's) have had many bikes with very little to No work at all to achieve them ,,I have Never paid a bike off and though I Have 2 bikes now I had to Save for a long time to get them ,,When people work hard to get something they respect and Value it more. There is a new generation of people and their lazy and feel entitled ,,Most call them the Entitled Generation. Something is less special to one if they have not worked hard to obtain it .. Maybe I am Just a Grumpy Old Man ( Baby Boomer/X Generation )

[@edwardarbelaez8177]

This skinny gene generation has become a bunch of weenies that say things like lame.

[@MrMambott]

@@edwardarbelaez8177 Isn't lame something horses get ? ,, My brains not what it used to be ,,,Ha Ha

[@stpbasss3773]

WTF did you just type lmao

[@llerradish]

There is one for sale near me for $3,000 I wish I was in a position to buy it, but I guess 6 bikes is enough.

[@rubenzo316]

I wish I could afford one

[@gregorytimmons4777]

3K? Does it have a big gaping hole in the case?

[@llerradish]

@@gregorytimmons4777 as far as I know, it runs good.

[@olddirtyb4st3rd]

VRod / Night Rod are imho the most beautifull bikes. Its a bit sad they stopped the productline.

[@spreadlovenotlies77]

I own a muscle and a street glide the vrod muscle will never leave my procession 9 years together and a still get a tingle every season when it's time to ride her, truly one the best decisions in my life was to buy her, at first I felt odd because Harley guys looked over vrods but eventually they learned how dope the vrod is