Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod vs Harley-davidson Night Rod Special
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod vs Harley-davidson Night Rod Special. Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod: 115 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 294 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod
Harley-davidson Night Rod Special
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
294 kg
294 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
115 hp @ 8,250 rpm
122 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
116 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
294 kg (wet/curb weight)
294 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod
7.5/10
"A genuinely special machine, but buy with eyes fully open."
Pros
+Unique water-cooled Harley engine
+Strong reliable power delivery
+Genuinely eye-catching street presence
Cons
−Wrist-destroying riding position
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Heavyweight punishes urban riding
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
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