2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle Review

[Hawg Dawg]

Like the new, robust chassis on Harley-Davidson's touring machines, news about a brand new V-Rod is only weeks old, but like the touring bikes, our time at the recent '09 H-D model launch presented an opportunity to cop a ride on the new V-Rod Muscle.

The long, low and clean look of this latest VRSC family member strikes a familiar pose to that of the other two V-Rods, the intimidating blacked-out (and now Dark Custom member) Night Rod Special and the more simple but classic-looking V-Rod.

The Muscle is primarily a styling exercise. Rather than the more rounded shapes of the other 'Rods, this new guy adopts slightly more angular shapes, especially in the faux fuel tank/air-box cover, wide side air-intake covers and squared-off low and cushy saddle with a rear support designed to hold the rider in place during powerful bursts of acceleration on tap from the same super-smooth 60-degree liquid-cooled DOHC, eight-valve, Revolution 1250cc V-Twin that powers all 'Rods. The Muscle comes in a 121 hp/85 ft-lbs flavor.

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[DiamondLil]

Stew, as a committed V-Rodder I cannot agree that the muscle is long, low and clean looking. It is stubby and over done looking.

[Hawkmann]

I like it.

It's nice to have another choice.

[EZE RIDER]

I saw my first one in person yesterday at the dealer. Man that thing looks sweet in person. The whole front end is Hot. Custom two piece handlebars. Beautiful gauge cluster, inverted forks and the airbox looks much better in person. New bits and pieces on the motor. they changed the dipstick location to the other side. Nice wheels with no dogs ass. I want one!