new v-rod Harley V-Rod Discuss new v-rod in the Motorcycles forums; curious about the peformance of the new night-rod special,can anyone educate me. thanks Posted by: nightrain02 on Jan 2, 07 9:03:33 pm...

[admin]

curious about the peformance of the new night-rod special,can anyone educate me. thanks

Posted by: nightrain02 on Jan 2, 07 9:03:33 pm

[admin]

Get the current Cycle World - it is tested there.

I'm a little suprised that the newest V-Rods don't match up in acceleration to the earlier models. The above article shows the 07 NR Special doing a 11.8 sec Q.M. - the originals did low 11s and my 04 VRSCB does an uncorrected and amateur-launched 12 flat. In the article, the new Suzuki M109R beats it. Hmmm...

Posted by: pwrmad on Jan 13, 07 12:56:05 am

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thanks for your help.as for the suzuki i'd rather push my broken down harley then ride fu*&%$# rice

Posted by: nightrain02 on Jan 23, 07 6:16:06 pm

Originally Posted by admin

Get the current Cycle World - it is tested there.

I'm a little suprised that the newest V-Rods don't match up in acceleration to the earlier models. The above article shows the 07 NR Special doing a 11.8 sec Q.M. - the originals did low 11s and my 04 VRSCB does an uncorrected and amateur-launched 12 flat. In the article, the new Suzuki M109R beats it. Hmmm...

Posted by: pwrmad on Jan 13, 07 12:56:05 am

bigger tire and rim (240) more than likely account for the slight loss, more mass and weight to turn, I'm told the bigger wheel will eat a few ponies.

[Shed]

Originally Posted by admin

Get the current Cycle World - it is tested there.

I'm a little suprised that the newest V-Rods don't match up in acceleration to the earlier models. The above article shows the 07 NR Special doing a 11.8 sec Q.M. - the originals did low 11s and my 04 VRSCB does an uncorrected and amateur-launched 12 flat. In the article, the new Suzuki M109R beats it. Hmmm...

Posted by: pwrmad on Jan 13, 07 12:56:05 am

The M109R is a1800 cc there is not getting away from the cubes. But they are so ugly ( I sell them ) that fairing is such a after thought.

[NightStar]

Don't forget each successive generation of vrods is heavier.
The initial vrods had a 3.7 gal tank, 180 rears.
The next generation added a wider wheel 200+ and the weight increased.
The next generation added a wider wheel 240s and a larger tank 5gal. The weight of gasoline is approximately 6 pounds per gal, plus the weight of a larger tank and frame.
The 08 generation adds the wide tire, abs brakes and a 1250 cc engine. Wt is approximately 50 lbs heavier. Increase friction and mass of the rear tire also has to be considered. The extra 5 hp at the crank is not at the wheel and is quickly lost. There are reasons for the time loss.

[Shed]

I Have A 07 And It Beats The Mates 08 Bith In The Street And The Dyno

[rjrivero]

Originally Posted by NightStar

Don't forget each successive generation of vrods is heavier.
The initial vrods had a 3.7 gal tank, 180 rears.
The next generation added a wider wheel 200+ and the weight increased.
The next generation added a wider wheel 240s and a larger tank 5gal. The weight of gasoline is approximately 6 pounds per gal, plus the weight of a larger tank and frame.
The 08 generation adds the wide tire, abs brakes and a 1250 cc engine. Wt is approximately 50 lbs heavier. Increase friction and mass of the rear tire also has to be considered. The extra 5 hp at the crank is not at the wheel and is quickly lost. There are reasons for the time loss.

None of the V-rods came with a 200mm rear tire. They were all stock 180's until the VRSCSE2's in 2006 were the first ones with 240's from the factory. In 2007 only the D's had 180's. The DX, and AW and X had 240 rears.

The 200 is a popular "upgrade" for folks with 180 rear tires stock. Doesn't require much in the way of clearancing, and it fills the back fender nicely.

For what it's worth, I know my measly little 1130cc eeks out the 1250's in the VRSCDX's and VRSCAW's. But then again, I took alot of weight off it.

RJ