2017 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle Review

2017 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle www.Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

NEW IN 2017

Paint color options

MODEL UNIQUE FEATURES

Style
• Platinum powertrain with polished covers
• Satin chrome, dual side exhaust system with turnouts
• Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels with Machined Highlights
• Wide, angular airbox cover with unique airbox side covers
• I ntegrated front and rear turn signals
• Unique, fastback-style tail section
• Blacked-out frame
• Chopped rear fender
• I nverted forks
• Stylized rear shocks
• I ntegrated LED stop/turn/tail lights
• Side-mounted license plate
• Satin chrome headlamp mount
• Satin black headlamp bucket
• 240 mm rear tire

Fit
• Aggressive, power cruising riding position with drag bar and forward-mounted rider footpegs and controls
• Standard passenger footpegs
• Unique seat design with integrated rider backpad and passenger pillion
• Low 25.6-inch seat height

Function
• Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer
• Hazard warning integrated into self-canceling turn signal controls
• Start, engine cutoff, left/right turn signals, horn, hi/low beam hand controls
• Electric power accessory connector under seat
• Barrel key frame-mounted ignition; fork lock common with ignition key
• Michelin® Scorcher® tires

Performance
• Rubber-mounted, liquid-cooled, 1247 cc Revolution® engine
• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors
• 123 hp @ 8250 RPM; 87 ft. lb. @ 6750 RPM
• Inverted front forks
• Dual front Brembo® disc brakes
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)1, standard

2017 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle www.Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Authentic Styling

Take a good, long look at a V-Rod motorcycle. Massive rear tire. Low, aggressive profile. Dragstrip-inspired handlebar. If you have a hard time figuring out where the performance leaves off and pure style begins, you’ve got the right idea. The V-Rod family was our first line of liquid-cooled motorcycles, and when we experienced the explosive power of the Revolution engine we knew we had something very good on our hands. So we went deep into our racing heritage for the fire-breathing looks. The big 240mm rear tire enhances the dragster styling. It’s also the only way you’re going to harness all the off-the-line power. The pipes are a big part of the performance equation. They’re also proof that a performance exhaust doesn’t need to look like it’s welded out of coffee cans. Notice how even the radiator is styled to become part of the design instead of an interruption to the flow of the eye. Speed bumps, even of the visual variety, are not allowed.

Iconic Engine

Like everything on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, there’s a story behind the 1250cc Revolution engine powering the bikes in our V-Rod series. This one starts on the racetrack, with the company’s VR1000 superbike engine. Watching it roar around the track got the gears turning on a way to bring the same sort of high-end performance to the street. So the story takes us to Germany, and a unique collaboration with legendary automaker Porsche and their world-renowned team of engineers. The final result? Dual overhead cams. Four-valve heads. Liquid cooling. A velvety smooth delivery of power all the way up to redline. In short, the industry’s most perfect blend of torque and horsepower in a revolutionary high-revving V-Twin design. There couldn’t be anything more uniquely Harley-Davidson than that.

Handling

With all the power exploding out of the Revolution engine you expect a long list of enhanced handling features. And that’s what you get. It starts at the front end of your V-Rod motorcycle, with inverted forks. This is a racetrack inspired design that reduces the unsprung weight of the bike and keeps turning tight and responsive. Scrubbing off speed comes courtesy of high-performance Brembo brakes. For added good measure, you also get an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that helps reduce the chance of wheel lock-up. Also taken from the racetracks of the world, a “slipper” clutch that provides smoother high-power handling in turns and during downshifts. Connecting you to the pavement is a set of Michelin Scorcher™ tires. If you know your rubber, you know that means you’re riding on the latest generation of compounds, plus an exclusive deep-cut tread design that improves grip and water evacuation capability. In other words, everything you’d expect on a race-bred bike.

Comfort

Riding a performance machine is all about confidence and control. They come a lot easier when you’re comfortable in the seat of your machine. That’s why we’ve made the feeling of being astride a V-Rod® motorcycle unlike anything most riders have ever experienced. The seat itself is a deep bucket design, derived from what we’ve learned keeping riders glued to their machines at the blinding speeds of the racetrack. We set the seat low, which further adds to the feeling of certainty and control whether you’re throttling up or slowing things down. The handlebars and rider foot pegs are placed so you ride low and mean, but with the controls close and comfortably in reach. Whether you’re aiming for the quarter mile mark or a fast road out of town, you can kick back into an easy riding posture for the ultimate power cruise.

STYLING

Fat Rear Tire

Behold the ultra-fat, 240mm rear tire for a powerful, no-nonsense look and added grip. Harnessing explosive, off-the-line power, the rear tire on the V-Rod Muscle® motorcycle enhances the pure dragster look with the sticky, high-performance tread you need for staying glued to the pavement.

Drag-style Handle Bars with Instrument Cluster

Take to the streets in an aggressive power cruising position. With its aluminum shell cast over steel 1-inch tubing and internally-routed wiring, this angular drag-inspired bar comes on strong with a clean, mean and meaty attitude. The attached triple gauge cluster—bold, sleek and easy-to-read mph, rpm and fuel gauges is our distinct take on custom performance.

Inverted Forks

Race-inspired, 43mm inverted forks help reduce unsprung weight and increase strength and rigidity of the assembly. They add to the wide look that flows all the way through to the tail of the V-Rod Muscle® motorcycle. Strong and sporty—the front end is a testament to the dominating look of a modern muscle car.

Air Box Cover

Matching the color and angular design of the V-Rod Muscle® model bodywork, the airbox cover incorporates side scoops covered with woven wire mesh for a meaty, powerful race bike look. You can’t help but think about the Detroit muscle cars from back in the day.

Pure Harley-Davidson Styling

Feast your eyes on the Revolution® engine and there’s no mistaking its roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson style through and through with an attention to detail you won’t find from any other motorcycle company. The unique, platinum finished Revolution® engine features polished cylinder heads and rocker covers for a one-of-a-kind look, while the machined cooling fin tips give it a stripped down metal finish. It’s a jewel machined out of metal. Pure. Dripping with power. From the classic edge of the cooling fins to the clean lines of cases and covers—the Revolution® engine makes an ironclad statement about holding on to what’s right and staying true to what satisfies the rider.

Mirror Turn Signals

Adding to the clean, streamlined design of the V-Rod Muscle® model are the front LED turn signals. Integrated into the stems of the mirrors, these bright functional indicators are smartly combined with the mirrors to help shore up the front end for a clean, custom look.

LED Stop-Turn-Tail Lights

Bright, highly visible LED lights in combined stop-tail-turn signals are integrated into the rear fender of the V-Rod Muscle® model. Hugging and accentuating the massive rear tire, the design of the combination lights match other angular shapes of the bodywork for an impressive, consistent look from wheel to wheel.

Dual Exhaust with Satin Chrome Finish

The V-Rod Muscle® motorcycle proves that a performance exhaust can still be a beautiful set of pipes. Satin chrome, dual side exhaust with fat turnout mufflers combines the style of a muscle car with top-of-the-line Harley-Davidson performance at every twist of the throttle. Jetting out past the rear axle, these dominating pipes add to the fierce, beefy look of the bike.

ENGINE

Revolution® Engine

From the Strip to the Street. Harley-Davidson has a passion for performance that is rooted in decades of racing and winning championships. So when The Motor Company set out to produce a high-powered, liquid-cooled engine, it began with the VR1000 superbike engine. Its performance is inspired by American-style big, powerful torque coupled with high-end horsepower. The Revolution® engine is the heart of a machine that attracts a new breed of riders who are fascinated by the heritage and mystique of Harley-Davidson and the power of a high-end street performance motorcycle.

Revolution® Engine Innovation

Through a partnership with legendary automaker Porsche and their world-renowned team of engineers, Harley-Davidson created a revolutionary engine. The final result was something uniquely Harley-Davidson, the industry’s most perfect blend of torque and horsepower in the high revving V-Twin Revolution® engine. Fuel injection. Dual overhead cams. Liquid cooled. 122 horses. Massive, brute power behind pure Harley-Davidson innovation.

Custom Power and Performance

Tuned to produce 119 horsepower, the 1250cc Revolution® engine on the V-Rod Muscle® model is one of Harley-Davidson’s highest horsepower engine to this day. With dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, it provides 115Nm of torque at 6500 rpm, while feeling refined and velvety smooth all the way up to the redline.

HANDLING

Brembo® Brakes with ABS

Increased confidence. Control. High-performance Brembo® dual-disc brakes offer consistent stopping power at every leg of your journey. Plus, the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps reduce the chance of wheel lock-up if you need to brake suddenly. And since we stylized the speed sensor, the bike maintains its clean, slick look. Performance without sacrificing style. That’s what The Motor Company is all about.

Michelin® Scorcher™ Tires

The Michelin® Scorcher™ tires provide the superior performance, sensational grip, impressive durability and excellent handling expected on a race-bred bike. The exclusive deep-cut tread design improves grip and water evacuation capability. Grip performance and durability is also enhanced by the tire’s rubber compounds, which use the latest generation of Michelin synthetic polymers.

Assist & Slip Clutch

Taken from the racetrack to the world of custom. The V-Rod Muscle® motorcycle features a Assist & Slip clutch that provides smoother, high-power handling in turns or whenever you downshift. By reducing clutch friction, the slipper clutch helps keep your rear wheel at a controlled clip.

COMFORT

Forward-Mounted Controls

With the custom forward-mount controls on the V-Rod Muscle® model, you can kick back a little and stretch your legs for the ultimate power cruise through town or across the state line. It’s time to take in the open road the way you were meant to—on a two-wheeled machine that’s built to outmuscle the rest.

2017 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle – www.Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $17449 to $17999 USD

PRICING 6
Vivid Black $17,449
Color Option $17,799
Two-Tone Option $17,999
ABS Option Standard
Security Option $395
California Emissions $100
Freight $390
DIMENSIONS
Length 94.9 in.
Seat Height, Laden 7 25.6 in.
Seat Height, Unladen 7 27.8 in.
Ground Clearance 4.1 in.
Rake (steering head) (deg) 34
Trail 5.6 in.
Wheelbase 67 in.
Tires, Front Specification 120/70ZR-19 60W
Tires, Rear Specification 240/40R-18 79V
Fuel Capacity 5 gal.
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 5 qt.
Weight, As Shipped 640 lb.
Weight, In Running Order 673 lb.
ENGINE
Engine 1 Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin
Bore 4.13 in.
Stroke 2.835 in.
Displacement 76.1 cu in
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System 3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Gear, 64/117 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 11.752
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 7.897
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 6.322
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 5.459
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 4.899
CHASSIS
Exhaust Satin chrome, dual side exhaust system with turnouts
Wheels, Front Type 9 Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheels, Rear Type Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Brakes, Caliper Type 4-piston front and rear
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque Testing Method J1349
Engine Torque 2 87 ft-lb
Engine Torque (rpm) 6,750
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 32
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 32
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 5 37 mpg
ELECTRIC
Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps 8 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings
Gauges Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer
1. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
2. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
3. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
4. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6. Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude dealer setup, taxes, title and licensing and are subject to change. Dealer prices may vary.
7. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
8. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
9. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.

2017 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle – www.Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $20999 to $21649 CDN

PRICING
Vivid Black $ 20,999
Color Option $ 21,399
Two-Tone Option $ 21,649
ABS Option Standard
Security Option $ 455
Freight $ 250
DIMENSIONS
Length 2410 mm
Seat Height, Laden 6 650 mm
Seat Height, Unladen 6 705 mm
Ground Clearance 105 mm
Rake (steering head) (deg) 34
Trail 142 mm
Wheelbase 1702 mm
Tires, Front Specification 120/70ZR-19 60W
Tires, Rear Specification 240/40R-18 79V
Fuel Capacity 18.9 l
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.7 l
Weight, As Shipped 290 kg
Weight, In Running Order 305 kg
ENGINE
Engine 1 Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin
Bore 105 mm
Stroke 72 mm
Displacement 1,247 cc
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System 3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Gear, 64/117 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 11.752
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 7.897
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 6.322
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 5.459
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 4.899
CHASSIS
Exhaust Satin chrome, dual side exhaust system with black end caps
Wheels, Front Type Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheels, Rear Type 8 Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Brakes, Caliper Type 4-piston front and rear
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque Testing Method J1349
Engine Torque 2 118 Nm
Engine Torque (rpm) 6,750
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 32
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 32
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 5 6.3 l/100 km
ELECTRIC
Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings
Gauges Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer
1. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
2. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
3. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
4. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
7. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
8. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.

2017 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle – www.Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £20999 to 21649 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

PRICING
Vivid Black $ 20,999
Color Option $ 21,399
Two-Tone Option $ 21,649
ABS Option Standard
Security Option $ 455
Freight $ 250
DIMENSIONS
Length 2410 mm
Seat Height, Laden 6 650 mm
Seat Height, Unladen 6 705 mm
Ground Clearance 105 mm
Rake (steering head) (deg) 34
Trail 142 mm
Wheelbase 1702 mm
Tires, Front Specification 120/70ZR-19 60W
Tires, Rear Specification 240/40R-18 79V
Fuel Capacity 18.9 l
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.7 l
Weight, As Shipped 290 kg
Weight, In Running Order 305 kg
ENGINE
Engine 1 Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin
Bore 105 mm
Stroke 72 mm
Displacement 1,247 cc
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System 3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Gear, 64/117 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st 11.752
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd 7.897
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd 6.322
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th 5.459
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th 4.899
CHASSIS
Exhaust Satin chrome, dual side exhaust system with black end caps
Wheels, Front Type Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Wheels, Rear Type 8 Black, 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Brakes, Caliper Type 4-piston front and rear
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque Testing Method J1349
Engine Torque 2 118 Nm
Engine Torque (rpm) 6,750
Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 32
Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 32
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy 5 6.3 l/100 km
ELECTRIC
Lights (as per country regulation), Indicator Lamps 7 High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings
Gauges Electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer
1. Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
2. Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
3. Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
4. See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.
5. Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle configuration and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
6. Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
7. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
8. Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.

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