Harley Davidson Night Rod Special
Night Rod is another classy bike from Harley Davidson which is powered by a high-tech engine and other safety features. It is a variant under the Harley-Davidson V-rod. The bike is available with a liquid cooled engine along with front wide 49mm custom rear preload adjustable suspension.
Harley Davidson Night Rod Special Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 1247 |
Engine Type | Revolution, 60 V-Twin |
Maximum Power | 115 BHP |
Maximum Torque | 111 NM @ 7250 RPM |
Starter System | Self Start |
Fuel Delivery System | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
Gears | 5-Speed |
Clutch | Multi-Plate, Assist and Slip |
Bore (mm) | 105 |
Stroke (mm) | 72 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Steel Perimeter Upper Frame, Bold-on Lower Frame |
Front Suspension | Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinst |
Rear Suspension | Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinst |
BRAKES
Front Brake | Disc |
Rear Brake | Disc |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 120/70ZR-19 60W |
Rear Tyre Size | 240/40R-18 79V |
Wheel Size (inches) | 19 |
Tyres Types | Tubless |
Wheel Type | Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum |
ELECTRICALS
Battery | 12V, 19-AMP/Hour.270 CCA |
Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp |
Dashboard | Analogue |
Headlamp | Bulb and Reflector Type, 55/60 W |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2440 |
Width (mm) | 870 |
Height (mm) | 1060 |
Weight (Kg) | 289 |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 115 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1705 |
COLOR
Colors | Olive Gold,Velocity Red Sunglo,Charcoal Denim,Vivid Black |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 18.9 |
Reserve Fuel | 3.3 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 5.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 8.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Harley Davidson Night Rod Special
What's good:
The Night Road Special is one of the successful motorcycle of Harley Davidson. The front long section gives a different look to the motorcycle, while the rear tail section is very impressive that is integrated with an LED lamp. Thus, the matt-black paint job will definitely attract the cruiser lovers. Few of its pros are given below:
- Robust Fast Engine
- Dynamic Performance
- Wide Rear Tyre
- Excellent Seating Position
- Built Quality
What's bad:
The Night Road Special is a big and heavy cruiser motorcycle, which makes it difficult to ride in city traffic. And, the fuel economy of this motorcycle is not well as the others typical cruiser motorcycles. Few of its cons are given below:
- Service Connectivity
- Price
- Weight
Power and mileage:
The Night Rod Special houses a DOHC, four-valve, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-Twin engine that pumps out a measured power outputs to the rear wheel via a five speed gearbox. Furthermore, the robust engine performance makes the sense for a natural cruising. And, the fuel economy of this motorcycle is 37mpg. Few of its power to mileage features are given below:
- Revolution Liquid-cooled Engine
- Maximum Torque 83.4 ft-lb at 6,750 RPM
- Fuel Economy 37 MPG
- Electronic Fuel Injection System
- Five Speed Gearbox
Handling and riding:
The sitting position on this bike is very comfortable such a bit forward foot pegs give a straight-line sitting position to the shorter riders, while the large handlebar is ensured for a stress free handling. Moreover, the Night Road Special gets a wide rear tyre and wide wheelbase, which adds more stability in its handling department.
Safety:
The Night Rod Special is continuing with standard and powerful safety equipments, such as the Night Rod Special is blessed with a wide rear tyre, smart security system, keyless ignition, Brembo braking system and much more. Few of its safety features are given below:
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Brembo Dual Disc Brakes
- Slipper Clutch
- Inverted Forks
- Wide Rear Tyre
Verdict:
The Night Road Special is an excellent cruiser bike to ride and it will win many of hearts by its ride quality and robust performance. if talking about the price, the motorcycle has a good value for those who can afford it.