2013 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special Specs and Price

MODEL HIGHLIGHTS

• Lighter-weight Black Split 5-spoke Cast Aluminum wheels with pinstripe accent
• Tapered tail section with flush-mount LED taillight
• Pull-back handlebar places controls three inches closer to the rider
• Reduced reach, forward-mounted rider footpegs
• Inverted front forks
• Two-up seat with custom stitching
• Stylized black speed screen visor
• Slim design, center-mount license plate
• Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers; black end caps and exhaust shield
• Black powder-coated engine with black covers
• Blacked-out frame, handlebar, front fork, triple clamps and covers
• Racing stripe on airbox and tail section
• Sport front fender with painted brace supports
• 240 mm wide rear tire

KEY FEATURES

The Night Rod® Special features a tapered tail section, lighter-weight wheels, and improved ergonomics with reduced reach to both the rider footpegs and handlebar. Inverted front forks and retuned rear suspension enhance ride and handling. This is a blacked-out, dark and sinister power cruiser that’s at home in a back alley.

• Rubber-mounted, liquid-cooled 1250cc Revolution® V-Twin engine with dual overhead camshafts, four-valve cylinder heads and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI); 125 hp @ 8,250 rpm; 85 ft. lbs. torque @ 7,000 rpm
• Race-bred clutch with “slipper” action helps ease drive train effort during downshifting
• 5-speed transmission
• High-performance carbon-fiber drive belt
• Brembo® triple-disc performance brakes
• Michelin® Scorcher® radial tires
• Round reflector-optic headlight
• Electric power accessory connector under seat
• Security Package Option bundles Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with proximity-based, hands-free security fob

COLOR OPTIONS

• Solids
  • Vivid Black
  • Black Denim
  • Ember Red Sunglo

U.S. MSRP

• Vivid Black: $15,449
• Solids: $15,774

Technical Data / Specifications

DIMENSIONS
Length	93.1 in. (2366 mm)
Overall Width	35.4 in. (900 mm)
Overall Height	46 in. (1168 mm)
Seat Height (Laden)	25.6 in. (650 mm)
Seat Height (Unladen)	26.7 in. (678 mm)
Ground Clearance	4.8 in. (122 mm)
Rake (steering head)	34°
Fork Angle	34°
Trail	5.6 in. (142 mm)
Wheelbase	67 in. (1702 mm)
Tires (Michelin® Scorcher® “11”)	Front: 120/70ZR-19 60W Rear: 240/40R-18 79V
Fuel Capacity	5 gal. (18.9 L) (warning light at approx. 0.5 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter)	5 qts. (4.7 L)
Coolant Capacity	2.5 qts. (2.4 L)
Weight (As Shipped)	637 lbs. (289 kg)
Weight (In Running Order)	666 lbs. (302 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	1075 lbs. (488 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating	Front: 377 lbs. (171 kg) Rear: 698 lbs. (317 kg)
ENGINE
Engine	Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin
Valves	Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke	4.134 in. x 2.835 in. (105 mm x 72 mm)
Displacement	76.28 cu. in. (1250 cc)
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner	Down draft intake
Lubrication System	Wet-sump, integrated with powertrain crankcase
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive	Gear, 117/64 ratio
Final Drive	Belt, 72/28 ratio
Clutch	9-plate, wet, A&S (Assist & Slip)
Transmission	5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall)	1st: 11.752 2nd: 7.897 3rd: 6.322 4th: 5.459 5th: 4.889
CHASSIS
Frame	Steel perimeter upper frame
Swingarm	Polished, one-piece cast aluminum
Front Forks	43 mm Inverted
Rear Shocks	Preload adjustable
Wheels	Black, Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum
Front Wheel Size	19 in. x 3 in. (483 mm x 76 mm)
Rear Wheel Size	18 in. x 8 in. (457 mm x 203 mm)
Brakes (Caliper Type)	4-piston front and rear
Brakes (Rotor Type)	Front: 11.81 in. x 0.2 in. (300 mm x 5.1 mm) Rear: 11.81 in. x 0.28 in. (300 mm x 7.1 mm)
Anti-lock Braking System	Optional
Suspension Travel	Front: 4 in. (102 mm) Rear: 2.9 in. (74 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque	83.3 ft. lbs. @ 6750 RPM (113 Nm @ 6750 RPM)
Lean Angle	Right: 32° Left: 32°
Fuel Economy	37 mpg (6.3 L/100 km)
ELECTRIC
Battery	Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging	Three-Phase, 38-amp system
Starting	0.08 kW electric
Headlamp	55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights	8W/28W reflector optics
Turn Signal Lights	28W self-canceling
Indicator Lamps	High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings
WARRANTY
Warranty	24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval	First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter