Harley-davidson Night Rod Special vs Harley-davidson Fxdr 114
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Night Rod Special vs Harley-davidson Fxdr 114. Harley-davidson Night Rod Special: 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 294 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Fxdr 114: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 303 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Night Rod Special
Harley-davidson Fxdr 114
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
294 kg
303 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
294 kg (wet/curb weight)
303 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.8 L/100km (approx. 14.7 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Night Rod Special
7.5/10
"The Harley that actually rides like it looks — buy smart."
Pros
+Genuinely fast V-twin
+Handles surprisingly well
+Striking aggressive styling
Cons
−Serious heat from engine
−Aggressive ergonomics punish long rides
−Parts sourcing more difficult
Harley-davidson Fxdr 114
7.5/10
"A genuine performance cruiser that earns its aggressive looks on road."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 torque monster
+Surprisingly capable chassis dynamics
+Aggressive dragster styling stands out
Cons
−Seat punishes long distances
−Long wheelbase kills maneuverability
−Rear shock wear expensive
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