Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edtion (2012)

Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edtion (2012)

The Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10th Anniversary Edition is a limited-edition powerhouse that celebrates a decade of high-performance innovation.

Its liquid-cooled Revolution engine roars to life, unleashing a torrent of torque and acceleration that’s impossible to ignore. The 60-degree V-twin revs to an exhilarating 9000-RPM redline, its DOHC four-valve design providing exceptional power delivery.

Riding the Night Rod Special is akin to astride a beast unleashed from the very depths of Hell – raw, unbridled energy coursing through every fiber. Its raked-out chassis and sleek bodywork conspire to provide an unsettling sense of speed, even when cruising at low revs.

And yet, for all its ferocity, this V-Rod is also a masterclass in style and sophistication – its anodized aluminum bodywork glistening like polished chrome, the extra chrome accents on engine, exhaust, and speed screen adding a touch of understated elegance.

Key Specifications

Engine TypeFour stroke, 60 V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Engine Capacity1247 cc / 76.1 cu in
Max Power123 hp / 90.5 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque116 Nm / 86 ft. lbs@ 7250 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity5.0 US gallons / 18.9 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)670 lbs / 304.0 kg
Seat Height25.6 inches / 650 mm
Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edtion (2012)

All Specifications

Make & Model

ModelHarley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edtion
Year2012

Engine

Engine TypeFour stroke, 60 V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Displacement1247 cc / 76.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke105 x 72 mm
Compression Ratio11.5;1
Max Horsepower123 hp / 90.5 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque116 Nm / 86 ft. lbs@ 7250 rpm
Engine Management SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
ExhaustStraight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield

Performance

Top Speedn/a

Transmission

Gearbox5 Speed
Gear Ratios1st 11.752 10.969 10.969 /2nd 7.898 7.371 7.371 / 3rd 6.322 5.900 5.900 4th 5.459 5.095 5.095 / 5th 4.889 4.563 4.563
Final DriveBelt

Electrical & Electronics System

StarterElectric

Chassis & Suspension

Frame TypeSteel perimeter upper frame w/hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails, MIG welded
Front SuspensionHuge 49mm telescopic forks
Front Suspension Travel3.9 inches / 100 mm
Rear SuspensionDual coil over adjustable shock
Rear Suspension Travel2.7 inches / 70 mm
Trail142 mm / 5.6 in

Wheels & Brakes

WheelsOptional Style Type Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Pinstripe Standard on Select Colors
Front Wheel/Rim SizeBlack, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinstripe
Front Tire Size120/70ZR-19 60W
Rear Wheel/Rim SizeBlack, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinstripe
Rear Tire Size240/40R-18 79V
Front Brakes2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 300mm disc 4 piston caliper

Dimension & Weights

Seat Height25.6 inches / 650 mm
Wheelbase67 inches / 1705 mm
Ground Clearance114 mm / 4.5 in
Fuel Tank Capacity5.0 US gallons / 18.9 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight670 lbs / 304.0 kg

Features

  • 60 degree V-twin engine
  • 1130cc (also 1250cc in later models)
  • Liquid-cooled Revolution engine
  • DOHC (dual overhead camshafts)
  • Four-valve cylinder heads
  • Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
  • Assist and Slip clutch
  • Five-speed transmission
  • High-performance carbon-fiber drive belt
  • Michelin Scorcher radial tires
  • 240mm rear tire
  • Brembo triple-disc performance brakes (optional with ABS)
  • ABS anti-lock braking system (optional)
  • Security Package includes Smart Security System and proximity-based hands-free security fob
  • Platinum crankcase and heads
  • Straight-shot exhaust with dual, chrome slash-cut mufflers
  • Chrome powertrain components
  • Brilliant Silver Pearl bodywork
Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edtion (2012)
Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edtion (2012)
Harley Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special 10TH Anniversery Edtion (2012)

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