Nov 23, 2016 07:40 PM
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Harley’s V Rod is unique and in our view has a special place in the history of motorcycles. It fits well with the Bigbikemad ethos – we just love anything big, powerful and especially so if its touched by more than a little madness. There are of course other power cruisers out there; Yamaha’s V-Max and Ducati’s Diavel come to mind before we even get onto the likes of the Rocket III and the Honda Valkyrie. But none of these machines are Harley’s.What makes the V-Rod so interesting is that, whereas Yamaha, Ducati and their ilk have long been comfortable with cutting edge technology and high output engines, this was HD’s first real foray into a mass produced powerful motorcycle. Overall design took its inspiration from drag and custom(VRSC stands for V-Twin Racing Street Custom), with a raked out front fork and a long, low profile resulting in a 67.5 inch wheelbase. It was an immediate sensation when launched as nothing else looked like it; the late Kevin Ash called it ‘ the most dramatic-looking new motorcycle since Suzuki’s Katana 1100 in 1981'. Various versions have been built including the Night Rod, Street Rod, Screamin’ Eagle, and V-Rod Muscle.
