What engine is in the V-Rod?
A New V2 Engine for the Harley “V-Rod” Against the backdrop of a collaboration stretching back to the 1970s, the Porsche engineers constructed a water-cooled 1,131 cc motor based on a racing engine that delighted Harley-Davidson’s demanding clientele both for its performance as well as its imposing sound.
How many gears does a V-Rod have?
5 Speed
Engine and Transmission
| Engine Type | Liquid-Cooled, Revolution, 60 Degree V-Twin |
|---|---|
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Bore | 105 mm |
| Stroke | 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
Is V-Rod liquid cooled?
The V-Rods are the first Harley-Davidson street motorcycles with double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and liquid cooling.
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson V Rod?
8 Most Common Harley Davidson V-Rod Problems (Explained!) The Harley V-Rod models were launched around 2001, as an attempt to saturate the market with muscle bikes. However, despite being appreciably technologically advanced, the V-Rods had considerable maintenance, fuel, and design issues. Eventually, they were discontinued in 2017.
What kind of engine does a V-Rod have?
As its name implied, the V-Rod still had a V-Twin engine, but this Revolution engine—co-developed with Porsche, and it was based on the engine in the VR-1000 Superbike Harley used in competitive drag racing—was the first overhead cam, liquid-cooled Harley-Davidson engine to see mass-market production.
What are the problems with a used V-Rod?
The biggest “problems” you’ll face with a used V-Rod are: 1. low resale value; 2. small gas tank. You were already aware of these issues. That is why I was thinking of getting a used one.
How reliable is Porsche’s V-twin?
And to prove the engine was reliable, Porsche subjected to its Düsseldorf Test, which required running the V-twin for 500 hours straight. The engine never failed. The V-Rod also didn’t look quite like other Harley-Davidson cruisers. For one, it had a hydroformed tube frame, not dissimilar from Ducati’s trellis frame.