Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special - 2010 Specifications and Reviews
The 2010 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special is a liquid-cooled custom cruiser that appeals to riders seeking modern performance with classic cruiser styling. Powered by a 1250cc V-twin engine producing 111 Nm of torque, it's known for its aggressive appearance and responsive handling characteristics. The VRSCDX combines injection fuel delivery and sophisticated engineering with a traditional belt-drive cruiser experience.
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2010 |
| Model | Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Exhaust system | Brushed, straight-shot exhaust with dual mufflers, |
| Clutch | 9-plate, wet, Assist and Slip |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 105.0 x 72.0 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Torque | 111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7200 |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1250.00 ccm (76.28 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 240/40-R18 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear suspension travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Preload adjustable |
| Front suspension travel | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Front suspension | Wide, 49mm custom fork |
| Trail | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 34.0° |
| Frame type | Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 4.40 litres (0.29 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.90 litres (4.99 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,715 mm (67.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,460 mm (96.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 292.0 kg (643.7 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Color options | Black Denim with Brilliant Silver Denim Racing Stripe, Vivid Black with Brilliant |
| Starter | Electric |
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⚠ Safety Recalls (1)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂ’s Manual.
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
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