Harley Davidson VRSCB V-Rod
Make Model | Harley Davidson VRSCB V-Rod |
Year | 2004 - 05 |
Engine | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Capacity | 1130 cc / 59 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 72 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Lubrication | Gerotor, wet sump |
Induction | Sequential Port Electronic fuel injection with 53mm throttle bodies |
Ignition | Sequential, single fire non waste spark, coil on plug |
| Battery | Sealed,maintenance-free, 12-volt, 12 amp-hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International rating) |
| Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 115 hp / 84 kW @ 8250 rpm |
Max Torque | 105 Nm / 77.4 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Clutch | Nine plate wet pressure fed with integral compensation |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.5:1 (45/18) 2nd 1.68:1 (42/25) 3rd 1.345:1 (39/29) 4th 1.161:1 (36/31) 5th 1.04:1 (26/25) |
| Frame | Steel perimeter upper frame w/ hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails Swing Arm One piece cast aluminum polished |
Front Suspension | Huge 49mm telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
Rear Suspension | Dual coil over adjustable shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 70 mm / 2.7 in |
Front Brakes | 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
Front Tyre | D207 120/70ZR-19 |
Rear Tyre | D207 180/55ZR-18 |
| Rake | 34° |
| Fork Angle | 38° |
| Trail | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2375.6 mm / 93.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1713 mm / 67.5 in |
| Seat Height | 660 mm / 26.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm / 5.6 in |
Dry Weight | 275.0 kg / 606.3 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
The Harley-Davidson Evolution engine comes with 1340 cubic centimeters or 80 cubic inches and is used to power the Touring, Dyna and Softail ranges of cruiser motorcycles. The torque produced by the engine depends on which bike it is fitted to and the bike's type of fuel induction. HARLEY'S RECOMMENDED TORQUE IS 55 TO 70FT POUNDS. CLOSER TO 70 THAN 55. HEAT THE ENGINE UP TO OPERATINGTEMP THEN RETORQUE. Milwaukee-Eight Stage II. I printed off the complete torque specs for the softail models. My question is when there is a range, for instance transmission drain plug, 14-21 ft. Lbs, is it best to stay in the middle of that range or stay up towards the top of the range. 14-21 is or seems to be a big difference. Harley Cylinder Head Torque Specs The 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic is a comfortable motorcycle for touring. The 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic is a touring motorcycle first introduced in 1994. General Information on Torque Specifications. The amount of torque applied to a bolt or nut determines the Clamp Load. This Clamp Load is a determining factor in the performance of the assembly. The torque applied to a fastener with an antiseize compound pre.
VRSCB V-Rod™ Model Overview
VRSCB V-Rod™ is the second model in the VRSC family. VRSCB is a familiar theme for Harley-Davidson customers - it features raw, clean, polished components similar to the FXST standard and FLHT Electra Glide Standard. Likewise, its black frame, black components, graphics, and instrumentation housing give a tough, brutal style reminiscent of bikes like the FXSTB Night Train and FXDX Super Glide Sport. The VRSCB V-Rod™ maintains the performance features of the V-Rod: 115hp Revolution Engine, 49mm fork rated out to 38o, 180mm rear tire, triple disc brakes and more.
Two-tone silver and black powertrain with polished covers
Black frame
Black calipers and brake lines
Black hand controls
Adjustable handlebars with minimalist instrumentation
Minimalist rear shock covers
Black shock springs
Color Options
Vivid Black
Anodized Aluminum
Racing Orange
Review
After a week and over 1,000 kilometres with Harley Davidson’s stunning new V-Rod I must say I was sad to be handing the machine back. This surprised me, I am a confirmed sportsbike addict, always hankering for the latest crotch rocket.
Forget your preconceptions about Harleys; the V-Rod is a smooth and very refined package. In fact, it is the most polished cruiser available. A distinct lack of vibration, and a smooth revving powerplant serve to make the V-Rod a new type of Harley.
The 1,130cc V-Twin engine is water-cooled, a first for Harley-Davidson. A sophisticated sequential fuel injection system feeds through a pair of 53mm throttle bodies and supplies each of the four-valve cylinder heads. Double overhead camshafts operate those valves and help the machine spin freely all the way to the 9,000rpm rev-limiter. Forged pistons and a forged steel crankshaft swing inside a wet-sump, aluminium crankcase.
9,000rpm is a heady number for a large capacity V-Twin, and not too far behind the specialist sportsbike V-Twins from Suzuki, Honda, Aprilia and Ducati. That Harley has managed to achieve this, and truly rival the smoothness of the sportsbike powerplants, is quite a feat of engineering.
Harley claim 115 horsepower @ 8,250rpm and 74 lb-ft of torque at 7,000rpm. Unfortunately, to achieve these heady figures some bottom end performance has been sacrificed and the V-Rod does not have the earth moving torque from idle that the traditional large capacity cruisers enjoy. But that is the price you pay when the V-Rod offers around twice as much top-end power as mainstream cruisers.
All that power is transferred through a smooth five-speed gearbox. The shifter is operated via the foot-forward controls common to most cruisers, shift throw is okay, for a cruiser, but I think a shorter throw and more positive action would make for even more fun. Due to the nature of the engines appetite for revs I also suggest that the V-Rod could do with a much shorter first gear than fitted. As standard, first gear is good for 100kph, as a result getting the V-Rod off the line quickly can be a challenge.
Click To EnlargeThe best solution, sit on the start line with the rear spinning a little, then nail the throttle to the stop when the lights turn green. Under controlled conditions of course. As a result, the engine spins straight in to the more 'sweet' part of it's torque and power spread, much more rapid progress results. The Dunlop Sportsmax rubber soon hooks up though and the machines settles in to quick and smooth acceleration through the gears.
I enjoyed a couple of my more memorable runs through the Kangaroo Valley aboard the V-Rod. More touring based rubber would have the hoon in me leaving nice dark lines out of the hairpins, but the rear Dunlop refused to break away, no matter how much torture I meted out. I never thought I would ever find myself asking for rubber with less grip, but I wanted exactly that. If I had a V-Rod, more touring biased rubber would be fitted on the rear, just to enjoy laying black lines out of tight turns. I know, I know...............I can't help it, but I also don't want a cure.....
Top speed is in excess of 200kph, the V-Rod arrives there in around 15 seconds. 180 kilometres can be stretched out of the 14-litre under-seat fuel tank in highway mode, however consumption reduces during city commuting.
Torque Specs Harley Exhaust Flange
Harley’s have always looked good, but the V-Rod is truly something again. The anodised aluminium body panels combine with the stunning lines, polished aluminium and shiny chrome, to project a presence that passers-by can’t help but stare at. If you ride a V-Rod, prepare to be the centre of attention. This bike makes you feel really special, only MV Agusta’s F4 (click here for review) has given me as strong a sensation in that regard.
Handling is stable and secure, enabling the V-Rod pilot to scrape both pegs and exhausts when pushing hard in the turns. More ground clearance would be welcome and the V-Rod chassis could easily take advantage of more available lean angle. During my runs through the Kangaroo Valley I did have to show some restraint, less I take the bike back with half of its mufflers and pegs missing....
Strong braking is provided via twin 292mm discs up front and a single disc of the same size slows the rear. The brakes can fade a little when really pushed and the forks can strain to cope when full braking performance is used. But the show comes to a stop in a reasonably short distance, while remaining quite composed.
Comfort levels for the rider are acceptable. However those with short legs, or that just like to be closer to the bars, can select an optional seat that positions the rider 25mm closer to the steering head. Pillions will need to have a small posterior in order to be comfortable on the passenger seat. Those who wish to remain on friendly terms with their pillion can option a back support pad which should improve things markedly. I found the lip of the pillion seat to sometimes annoy the crook of my back when riding but I think this would improve as the seat supples over extended use.
Other options include a set of well-styled hard saddlebags that blend with the lines of the machine and offer some useful carrying capacity.
Harley Davidson’s V-Rod is a very special motorcycle, the only stumbling block for some prospective cruiser buyers will be the $30,500 price of admission. However for that money you get the world’s best looking hot-rod power cruiser, and a whole swag of jealous admirers.
Torque Specs Harley Rear Axle
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