Discontinuing the VROD???
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I hate to break the new to you Perk....But the V-Rod is a slug when compared to jap bikes half, it's displacement.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
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I hate to break the new to you Perk....But the V-Rod is a slug when compared to jap bikes half, it's displacement.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
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I hate to break the new to you Perk....But the V-Rod is a slug when compared to jap bikes half, it's displacement.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
I'm surprised the Vrod lasted as long as it did. I think it was a fail safe plan to have something water cooled in the event that they couldn't get the air cooled line to pass emissions. I don't hate the Vrod, I hate that Harley didn't develop it further and put it in a useful chassis.
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Last edited by Campy Roadie; Sep 14, 2016 at 11:12 PM.
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I hate to break the new to you Perk....But the V-Rod is a slug when compared to jap bikes half, it's displacement.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
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Originally Posted by slodsm View Post
Isn't it a porsche built v-twin that harley really had little to nothing to do with? I have no clue about the v-rod, it's the least appealing bike H-D has ever fielded to me. If you want a harley buy a harley. If you want a fast bike, buy a real fast bike because that isn't one.
My response was:..............Maybe you should go back to post #6 and do a little actual research. It helps to make a point if you know just a little of what you speak.
I was referring to Harley having nothing to do with it, just saying Watch the video.
Last edited by perki48; Sep 14, 2016 at 11:05 AM.
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From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre
This is it exactly. The power is there, and the potential for the handling, but forward controls and a laid-back riding stance are incompatible with sport-bike performance and handling. With the right rearsets and clip-ons, I personally would be first in line to add a VRod to the stable -as it is, I'm thinking of a BMW S1000RR ( I know where I can get a slightly used 2014 cheap) or maybe a late model Yammie R6.
Last edited by shorelasHD; Sep 14, 2016 at 07:03 PM.
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I can't help but laugh at this comment. All true IMO.
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I hate to break the new to you Perk....But the V-Rod is a slug when compared to jap bikes half, it's displacement.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
The engine/transmission unit is far too heavy to be viable in a sport bike configuration.
The bike is typical Willie G crap.....Too low, too long and too damned much rake in the front end.
The earliest V-Rods handled like **** and the later ones handle a little better, but not much better.
A V-Max is a FAR superior motorcycle and is MUCH faster.....The V-Max even looks cooler.
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I'm hoping that someday Harley will build a similiar bike.
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Same **** I heard when I owned the V-Rod. That usually ended in being challenged to a race with a 'Real" Harley, then the Real "Harley" rider getting smoked.
The V-Rod motor is excellent. It should get moved to a different type of frame. It's not a V-Max.....But notice the V-Max is the only bike in it's category. The Diavel may be another in it. I never liked the look of the new V-Max. The original V-Max did not handle all that great, but a hell of a motor.