MODEL OVERVIEW
Night Rod
®
Special
VRSCDX
model overview
Mean and menacing with a V-Twin growl and seamless
acceleration, the Night Rod
®
Special motorcycle looks
like it’s moving even when standing still. Styled for
performance-minded enthusiasts who like a blacked-out,
no-hassle ride, this model takes the V-Rod
®
family on a
sinister trip down a dark alleyway.
This nimble ride takes dark to pitch black. Black wheels.
Black frame. Black color-matched speed screen visor.
Black covers. Even black forks, triple clamps, and
swingarm. With racing stripes on the airbox cover on
select colors.
Of course, what makes it a true member of the V-Rod
®
family are things like the aggressive, drag-inspired riding
position. The impressive power of the Revolution
®
engine.
A race-inspired Assist & Slip clutch. An ultra-wide 240 mm
rear tire. Brembo
®
performance brakes with ABS standard.
And that distinctive sound and feel that only Harley-
Davidson can produce.
Tht Night Rod
®
Special model is a sinister-looking machine
that delivers massive power. It’s easy to see why this
model has quickly become a dark obsession for many
performance fanatics.
model uniQue features
Style
• Black powder-coated engine with black covers
• Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers;
black end caps and exhaust shield
• Black Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum wheels
with pinstripe
• Aggressively tapered tail section with flush-mount
LED taillight
• Stylized, black speed screen visor
• Blacked-out frame, handlebar, front fork, triple clamps
and covers
• Racing stripe featured on airbox and tail section
(option)
• Sport front fender with painted brace supports
• Slim design, center license plate mount
• 240 mm wide rear tire
• Two-up seat with custom stitching
Fit
• Pull-back handlebar for excellent rider ergonomics
• Reduced reach forward-mounted rider footpegs and
controls; standard passenger footpegs
• Low, 25.6-inch seat height
model uniQue features
Function
• Electronic 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
• Hazard warning integrated into self-canceling turn
signal controls
• Start, engine cutoff, left/right turn signals, horn, hi/low
beam hand controls
• Electric power accessory connector under seat
• Two-up seat with flip-up fuel fill access
• Barrel key frame-mounted ignition; fork lock common
with ignition key
• Re-tuned rear suspension for improved comfort
• Michelin
®
Scorcher
®
tires
Performance
• Rubber-mounted, liquid-cooled, 1250 cc
Revolution
®
engine
• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
with heated O2 sensors
• 122.3 hp @ 8000 RPM; 83.4 ft. lbs. @ 6750 RPM
• Lightweight cast aluminum performance wheels
• Inverted front forks
• Dual front Brembo
®
disc brakes with ABS
New in 2014
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
1
, standard
• Paint color options
1
Harley-Davidson’s independent Anti-lock Braking System is designed to help
you maintain control during braking events, especially those that happen
in less than optimum conditions. Engineering and styling worked together
to make sure the system is not only designed and carefully tested to work
superbly, but that it is also engineered not to interfere with style. ABS is
standard on all 2014 V-Rod
®
models.