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!
@buck33363 жыл бұрын
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.
@Legally_its_a_joke3 жыл бұрын
Chrysler owned lambo from 87-94, the only american company to own the raging bull
@rowdy.rockers3 жыл бұрын
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-downhere69313 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mrdrivereight3 жыл бұрын
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.
@darrellstrozier42965 жыл бұрын
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
@Frosstbite235 жыл бұрын
Harley guys: it's fast and reliable, I hate it.
@129Slayer5 жыл бұрын
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.
@farix14 жыл бұрын
Harley Guys: it's The Most Reliable Harley and Very Dependable and not breakable like other Haleys, I hate it.
@1dilligaf4 жыл бұрын
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
@taylorgtrotter4 жыл бұрын
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
@mafokotsaisaackhaile61954 жыл бұрын
M109R not this...
@johndoe-im9fr5 жыл бұрын
The VROD is literally the ONLY harley i like...
@lowslo92875 жыл бұрын
Eh I like my fxdr
@frozen2golden5 жыл бұрын
You've never test ridden the 2018 Fat Bob 114
@loloster98145 жыл бұрын
With the fxdr
@REPVILE5 жыл бұрын
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-wf2wp5 жыл бұрын
Keita Jones i have. Cant compare the powerplants on a normal harley and a vrod, the difference is ridiculous
@thecoolchipys5 жыл бұрын
It's only hated by harley bros that ride 4000lb baggers that go 0-60 in 30 seconds.
@Jake-ur5gi5 жыл бұрын
thecoolchipys harleys heaviest bikes still do 0-60 in the low 4s. Pretty quick for a cruiser.
@0verfiend5 жыл бұрын
Jake 22 how much do those low 4 cruisers cost?
@craigpennington12515 жыл бұрын
Baggers are the ugliest. If you want to take all the shit with you, buy a car.
@TheRedneckTelevision5 жыл бұрын
@Casey R. Harley parts are made in china like everything else.
@paladino37325 жыл бұрын
i dont get it either. im a harley bro. i like the sportser softails. the VROD should of stayed.
@dr.jiIIaIicecooper25875 жыл бұрын
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-5 жыл бұрын
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
@loganellis98675 жыл бұрын
Have you checked out their new fxdr? Very rod-ish
@FortuneHeart5 жыл бұрын
@@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
@stevegrieggs88785 жыл бұрын
Because sales were bad..
@thomas3165 жыл бұрын
Damn kids, get off my motorcycle brand!
@rustyshackleford3094 жыл бұрын
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"
@Evirthewarrior4 жыл бұрын
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.
@94SexyStang4 жыл бұрын
haha dude get some REAL gloves.....you might as well ride with Nothing, literally.
@warrensmith7924 жыл бұрын
@@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
@bigboi96113 жыл бұрын
You can get good gloves for 50bucks. Mechanix gloves dont do shit
@ConnerV3 жыл бұрын
I’m riding with cowhide gloves, not sure how they will do in the event of a crash
@thomas3165 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
Mean Streak lol Nice One Thomas
@Oogler15 жыл бұрын
Most hated Harleys seem to be my favs 😅
@dynadude565 жыл бұрын
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.
@elithegreat64635 жыл бұрын
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.
@geelongbikenight28095 жыл бұрын
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.
@swervetattoos6615 жыл бұрын
Yup just like the EVO motors. Too reliable.
@snipexd49645 жыл бұрын
My v-rod has been super dependable and always puts a smile on my face when I ride.
@lovelessk9995 жыл бұрын
Same.
@blueaz28505 жыл бұрын
Same.
@Hank-wc9ov4 жыл бұрын
puts a laugh on the real harley guys faces
@briansauer66953 жыл бұрын
@@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!!!
@Triple7bmod5 жыл бұрын
Best Harley ever, 13 years and 50k miles and still laying rubber!
@gabegillman22605 жыл бұрын
Only 50k? I did 43k last year on my valkyrie
@Triple7bmod5 жыл бұрын
@@gabegillman2260 I broke my neck in '08 so it's painful when I ride but still do.
@briansauer66953 жыл бұрын
@@gabegillman2260 Circle the globe a couple of times did you???LOL!
@donniemcfarland31603 жыл бұрын
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.
@mattiep66925 жыл бұрын
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
@Dham20065 жыл бұрын
So far the last to “most hated” Harley’s are my favourite
@isaactaylor18335 жыл бұрын
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
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
@@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
@jake665 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
@@jake66 Move yourself and it to Oz Mate : )
@earlspearl29335 жыл бұрын
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 .
@deangood20985 жыл бұрын
‘No one ever does that modification to a Vrod’ Come to Australia bud. Everyone puts giant apes on Vrods here.
@blueaz28505 жыл бұрын
Americans don't like change 😂
@philtwowheels5 жыл бұрын
@@blueaz2850 or corners , they don't seem to like corners as they set up every vehicle to do badly when cornering.
@babygiant35425 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👌👌
@Trapsarentgay1335 жыл бұрын
Saw like 4 today
@rhodesyr64 жыл бұрын
Go to New Zealand, 98% of vrods have apes or t bars
@upsidedowndog12565 жыл бұрын
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.
@boblowe90375 жыл бұрын
wow..… imagine a engine that can do 50 - 60 thousand miles...…… no wonder Harley binned it.
@stephenharriau14065 жыл бұрын
Bob Lowe , Bahahahaha!!!
@300zxdriver5 жыл бұрын
Tubesteak Nopantz v2
@DynamicVlogs695 жыл бұрын
What? The twin cam and evo do that no problem too. The vrod was just trash.
@beatlejuice59515 жыл бұрын
Bullshit. My Evo has 90 thousand miles on it. Evos are forever.
@vicleon30245 жыл бұрын
this bike can do 100k easily
@davidbernau83153 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnnywassfelt42765 жыл бұрын
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!
@MrWhatahelisdis5 жыл бұрын
So glad I got my V Rod Muscle just before they stopped making them
@DJMotoVlogs5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Realdanielvisuals3 жыл бұрын
Me
@jacksherman56965 жыл бұрын
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.
@justinwasil112 жыл бұрын
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.
@vmax-cv1ml Жыл бұрын
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.
@shisuiu.c19265 жыл бұрын
I Guess it would be hated if your accustom to a traditional Harley... but on the outside that bike looks sick.
@vector69775 жыл бұрын
the Engine was a (refined by Porsche) version of the VR1000 engine.
@mercmachine92395 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride! I have had mine for 2 years now and wouldn't trade it for anything.
@blacktiger00955 жыл бұрын
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*
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@jake665 жыл бұрын
That new fat Bob is hideous. Hahaha Sportsters are not bad around town. Shit on the highway
@SikSh0oter5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@keith1018075 жыл бұрын
@@jake66 my sporty is just fine on the highway lmao
@ThatHuskyisCrazy5 жыл бұрын
God forbid you get a HD Street 750 LOL
@cammedmotorsports76295 жыл бұрын
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.
@blueaz28505 жыл бұрын
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.
@Whowhatwhen2ewwu15 жыл бұрын
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
@FastSloW-qt8xf5 жыл бұрын
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
@user-vr2tx4tt6b3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Your first bike was THIS?
@user-vr2tx4tt6b Жыл бұрын
@@UncleBensChannel yep.
@roygherbil26605 жыл бұрын
I love my VRod. 7 years with it and I'm hard pressed to sell it for a Road Glide.
@roygherbil26605 жыл бұрын
@Rel16 I sold the VRod a month ago. I have too many bikes in the garage
@ConservativeCalifornian10322 жыл бұрын
@@roygherbil2660 i guess you didnt love it enough 😂
@MinsterRogers3 ай бұрын
@roygherbil2660 Is it true they are very costly in maintenance and repairs ? People said they break down often and because bike isn't made anymore finding parts is hard ? How has ur experience been with the vrod ?
@josephandreuccetti80435 жыл бұрын
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
@frozen2golden5 жыл бұрын
The FXDR is a better bike
@odin76825 жыл бұрын
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
@CovertOperation133 жыл бұрын
Just wondering , What are the first two most hated Harley's ?
@niceshot45633 жыл бұрын
Probably the Livewire and the Street 500 are the top 2
@frankeguzzi Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I just got the Vrod 2004 delivered. So excited to take her out!!!
@tigger18754 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my 2009 V Rod Muscle for 5 years and I love it the same amount as the day I bought it.
@spreadlovenotlies772 жыл бұрын
Dude I've had my 09 for 9 years and dito
@MinsterRogers3 ай бұрын
Is it true they are very costly in maintenance and repairs ? People said they break down often and because bike isn't made anymore finding parts is hard ? How has ur experience been with the vrod ?
@jamesmoss62344 жыл бұрын
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 !
@jseden3 жыл бұрын
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.
@charlesnash27485 жыл бұрын
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.
@BishopDelicious5 жыл бұрын
Charles Nash Amen brother, I have an 06’ VRSCR and it’s the most remarkable machine.. still my daily driver.
@filoIII2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@filoIII2 жыл бұрын
@@BishopDelicious How is parts availability?
@BishopDelicious2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@BishopDelicious2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@rocketlaunch995 жыл бұрын
Best Harley is V rod. End.
@sjaatime4 жыл бұрын
There's one for sale around me for CHEAP and I'm really considering getting myself a second bike
@max72093 жыл бұрын
Did you do it. Just saw this comment and now I want to know the conclusion.
@sjaatime3 жыл бұрын
@@max7209 No unfortunately. Didn't last long. I think it was a too good to be true thing.
@max72093 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@samuelmartin2933 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrLew19655 жыл бұрын
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 !
@khaccanhle19305 жыл бұрын
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.
@1SnarfyDude5 жыл бұрын
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
@khaccanhle19305 жыл бұрын
@@1SnarfyDude I always get the urge to burst out with "YMCA"! or maybe, "AARR matey"!
@chromeplatedcowboy13034 жыл бұрын
@@1SnarfyDude very,very true.
@PANTHEON715 жыл бұрын
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
@keith1018075 жыл бұрын
Cafe bars are super uncomfortable
@williammuir638 Жыл бұрын
The best HD ever. Simply because HD had nothing to do with it! 😊
@wjoshua985 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
Elaborate Further ,,I'm interested Joshua
@cheeko_9145 жыл бұрын
@@MrMambott Are you having a stroke?
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
@@cheeko_914 Sometimes I think so
@cabit882 жыл бұрын
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!
@lordcorgi64813 жыл бұрын
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.
@mws37795 жыл бұрын
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.
@Guthix_2685 жыл бұрын
I own a 2015 breakout,it has a similar backtire, and i always get asked about it. I love the way ot looks
@rmcalhoun45435 жыл бұрын
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.
@420jdjones5 жыл бұрын
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.
@JoeFic99972 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@rwilko95256 ай бұрын
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.
@crewgadjy5 жыл бұрын
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?
@tictoc51034 жыл бұрын
30ish mph aint a test ride worst test ever
@winniduesseldorf3 жыл бұрын
What is heaven on earth? A Harley Davidson with a Porsche engine on a German Autobahn
@NIGBEATS5 жыл бұрын
I've got a Vmax, but I want a Vrod for a "custom" build that won't leave my damn mind.
@kactuszakk42033 жыл бұрын
I also have a Vmax (2015) and nothing can touch it in my eyes but a Vrod would definitely be a close second!!!
@bobellis29125 жыл бұрын
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.
@nightrodspecial4265 жыл бұрын
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
@1satisfiedmind5 жыл бұрын
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.
@maynard-17765 жыл бұрын
Those mirrors are great for looking at your knees🤣
@DaddyLongLegs445 жыл бұрын
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.
@rubenvalverde65485 жыл бұрын
Haha
@kimblers4 жыл бұрын
What is your thinking on having the mirrors under the grips as opposed to over?
@frankthespank3 жыл бұрын
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.”.
@JDNISMO3 жыл бұрын
It's literally the engine that should be in every frame harley makes idk what they are doing. -biased vrod owner
@RickyMayhew-et8uu8 ай бұрын
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.
@syedfadhley5 жыл бұрын
1130 and 1250cc displacement.. not 1563cc
@corneilcorneil5 жыл бұрын
Be carefull ... you talk to a mister "know all". 😛
@disht25 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. I remembered them being 1100 somethin
@blueaz28505 жыл бұрын
1130cc or new design engine 1250cc
@odin76825 жыл бұрын
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.
@taylorgtrotter5 жыл бұрын
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
@partyboy03192 жыл бұрын
Nice bike. How do they make it sit low. That height in the rear doesn't seem like it's stock height.
@chopperking0075 жыл бұрын
Luv the power of the vrod...good power spread with top end pull.
@chevellesbc5 жыл бұрын
Why is there no price listed for this bike ? It tells you to click for quote and then it asks for all your info ?
@jeremysmith96945 жыл бұрын
It's called sales
@dereklindberg67044 жыл бұрын
*the fastest Harley to leave the production line.. Still to this day
@conker1oo3 жыл бұрын
I was surprised when he said that! What do you think of the 2021 Sportster S?
@dereklindberg67043 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Ed.013 жыл бұрын
I just got one, I'm just learning how to ride but how do you deal with the head wind? It's hard for me to ride at 60mph it's so much wind.
@Kevin_7475 жыл бұрын
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.
@timbarnett38985 жыл бұрын
With that large of rear tire unable to match sidewall speed of front because of differential in tire sizes, how an how much does this large of differences in size effect handling in corners?
@bro-it6qn5 жыл бұрын
Love vrod.. I have one and its really A great beast!
@ronskalit83842 жыл бұрын
what is the biggest tire you can fit on the original rear rim?
@ericnorton40455 жыл бұрын
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
@stikupartist36985 жыл бұрын
Jesus became a white man for my sins.
@JakeTheMuss104543 жыл бұрын
Bike Beauty. It also does some fast speeds 140to 150mph?
@BryanMoreno_5 жыл бұрын
Old people hate change lmao.
@HighTroop2 жыл бұрын
This is the best Harley because the engine is designed by Porsche and it's the only engine that doesn't break or guzzles oil like gas and also has no leaks xD
@lifebiker1055 жыл бұрын
Im one of the OLD GUY's But I Liked the V Rod i just wanted a windshield and Bags. Mid Controls.
@eduardomenchaca19165 жыл бұрын
I agree with the mid controls the stock ones are too far forward
@geelongbikenight28095 жыл бұрын
They made mid control fitted models... the street-rod has middies on it
@gregorytanner91215 жыл бұрын
AND A 6sp. transmission
@timplympton46535 жыл бұрын
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
@geelongbikenight28095 жыл бұрын
Vrods are a gold mine in Australia
@Whowhatwhen2ewwu15 жыл бұрын
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
@bryanhershey295 жыл бұрын
I had an 05 vrscb that I put 16” apes on! I sold it to my friend so I still get to see her, but it was actually pretty cool. Got a lot of comments on her! Thanks for your videos and better yet, the ”words of wisdom”. God bless brother!
@llerradish5 жыл бұрын
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.
@rubenzo3165 жыл бұрын
I wish I could afford one
@gregorytimmons47774 жыл бұрын
3K? Does it have a big gaping hole in the case?
@llerradish4 жыл бұрын
@@gregorytimmons4777 as far as I know, it runs good.
@MassiveTrackHunter5 жыл бұрын
Seems like you have to do a lot of lean to keep correcting your track? Never rode a big tire bike. Is that going to be more exhausting on a long drive out in the country or through cities?
@EazyE115 жыл бұрын
This was the only Harley I wanted until the sport glide.
@tmr6265 жыл бұрын
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!
@taylorgtrotter5 жыл бұрын
tmr626 or a task turbo kit. I’m a supercharger guy at heart, but those trask kits are slick
@vallo2205 жыл бұрын
I love V Rods! People are just picky in the Harely world.
@michealdaye45512 жыл бұрын
The only thing lacking is sound. Bike scares me just looking at it. Let alone riding it. Tough as hell looking. Love it great video.
@ASASHANYA5 жыл бұрын
I hate V-rod so much! Particularly because I don't have nor it, neither motorcycle license yet
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
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 )
@edwardarbelaez81775 жыл бұрын
This skinny gene generation has become a bunch of weenies that say things like lame.
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
@@edwardarbelaez8177 Isn't lame something horses get ? ,, My brains not what it used to be ,,,Ha Ha
@stpbasss37734 жыл бұрын
WTF did you just type lmao
@roadkingkong11463 жыл бұрын
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
@Ironwind19725 жыл бұрын
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
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
lol
@289wolf3 жыл бұрын
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.
@dereklawson86615 жыл бұрын
One of the best harleys! Not hated.
@jake665 жыл бұрын
Sadly, it's hated. Don't sell or hold value in the us.
@jimcockburn35635 жыл бұрын
The V Rod that I owned was a 2007 Night Rod and was the best bike that Harley Davidson ever produced.My bike had a 190 rear tyre and handled like it was on rails, the motor was designed by Porche as you say but responded well to a few tuning mods like a larger throttle body, ignition module, intake camshaft and exhaust system.The rear tyre on the later models are just too big and H D would have done better sticking with the 190 and a enjoying the bike for what a performance machine that it is.My V Rod was a 1130 cc variant but with the mods done could clean up a 1250 cc Model with ease.
@kurtknas4965 жыл бұрын
So all the most hated HD are my favorites, strange.
@MrMambott5 жыл бұрын
And every ones mate,,, this guy is basically full of shite and has probably been a spoiled little Prat all his life
@brandonfetty94992 жыл бұрын
Wonder how fast the bike without ape hangers actually goes, you ever top speed test it Sean?
@cadenkemp5235 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a Gen 2 VMAX (1700cc) on the channel!
@kactuszakk42033 жыл бұрын
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.
@spreadlovenotlies772 жыл бұрын
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
@joshuamichael43125 жыл бұрын
I've watched so many bike reviews on this channel now that I think I know my way around his community 🤣
@krasht12 жыл бұрын
For low mirrors to work you have you have to bar height right, the mirror stalk has to be the right length and they will adjust so you can see below your elbows.