Harley-davidson V-rod Night Rod vs Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson V-rod Night Rod
Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
294 kg
295 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
117 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
294 kg (wet/curb weight)
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson V-rod Night Rod
7.8/10
"The most un-Harley Harley ever built, and that's the point."
Pros
+Genuinely fast, pulls hard
+Porsche engine is bulletproof
+Head-turning street presence
Cons
−Ergonomics punish long rides
−Parts getting scarcer yearly
−Rear tire clearance issues
Harley-davidson V-rod Muscle
7.5/10
"Serious performance in a Harley badge, but budget for upkeep."
Pros
+Porsche-developed engine pulls hard
+Head-turning aggressive styling
+Depreciation mostly absorbed already
Cons
−Blistering heat in traffic
−Parts getting harder to find
−Higher dealer servicing costs