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Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special - 2012 Specifications and Reviews

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General information

CategoryCustom / cruiser
Year2012
ModelHarley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Exhaust systemStraight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield
Greenhouse gases147.6 CO
Fuel consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)
DrivelinePrimary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio. High-performance carbon-fiber drive belt.
Clutch9-plate, wet, Assist and Slip
Transmission type,final driveBelt
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
Lubrication systemPressurized, dry-sump
Fuel controlDOHC
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Valves per cylinder4
Bore x stroke105.0 x 72.0 mm (4.1 x 2.8 inches)
Compression11.5:1
Torque115.26 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000
Engine detailsLiquid-cooled, Revolution, 60° V-Twin. Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, solid tappet with shim-under-bucket lash adjustment.
Engine typeV2, four-stroke
Capacity:1250.08 ccm (76.28 cubic inches)
 
 

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

WheelsBlack, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Orange Pinstripe
Rear brakes diameter300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Front brakes diameter300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Rear tyre dimensions240/40-R18
Front tyre dimensions120/70-ZR19
Rear suspension travel74 mm (2.9 inches)
Rear suspensionPreload adjustable shocks. Polished, one-piece cast aluminum with black powder-coat finish swingarm.
Front suspension travel102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension43 mm Inverted fork
Trail130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rake (fork angle)34.0°
Frame typeSteel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Oil capacity4.70 litres (0.31 quarts)
Fuel capacity18.93 litres (5.00 gallons)
Wheelbase1,702 mm (67.0 inches)
Ground clearance122 mm (4.8 inches)
Overall length2,365 mm (93.1 inches)
Seat height650 mm (25.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc303.9 kg (670.0 pounds)
Dry weight288.9 kg (637.0 pounds)

Other specs

CommentsFrench brand.
Wheelbase1,285 mm (50.6 inches)
Overall width685 mm (27.0 inches)
Overall height1,150 mm (45.3 inches)
Power/weight ratio0.0472 HP/kg
SeatDual
Rear tyre3.00-12
Front tyre2.50-12
IgnitionCDI
Torque4.00 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 Revolutions">RPM
Power4.15 Horsepower">HP (3.0 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 8000 Revolutions">RPM
Capacity:49.20 ccm (3.00 cubic inches)
ModelGoes G 55 R Sport
Color optionsVivid Black, Black Denim, Sedona Orange
Factory warranty2 years, unlimited mileage.
ElectricalSealed, maintenance-free battery, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Light55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam headlight
InstrumentsElectronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, tachometer
StarterElectric

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