Harley-davidson V-rod vs Harley-davidson Night Rod Special
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
Harley-davidson Night Rod Special
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
294 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm (2012+ V-Rod Muscle; original 2002 model produced ~115 hp)
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
116 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight — V-Rod Muscle variant)
294 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson V-rod
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable cruiser that rewards riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Porsche-developed engine is exceptional
+Genuinely strong top-end power
+Handles better than expected
Cons
−Parts increasingly hard to find
−Heavy and awkward parking lot
−Specialist servicing costs hurt
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