VRSCDX Night Rod. Sept 2006

This version of the Revolution V-Twin pounds out 120 horsepower and 80 ft. lbs. of peak torque (11.1 metre kilogram-force).

Bodywork in a choice of glossy Vivid Black or flat Black Denim stretches from the thin front fender to the tail of the Night Rod Special, highlighted only by twin stripes of contrasting Vivid Black or Black Denim running the length of the airbox cover and the rear fender. A subtle Harley-Davidson logo appears in thin orange script on the sides of the airbox cover. A black speed screen visor is perched on a black drag-style handlebar with black mirrors and hand controls. Black, slotted aluminium disc wheels feature a thin orange pinstripe around the rim. The frame, rear shocks and springs, and fork are also all finished in black.

Close inspection of styling details reveals new brushed aluminium mesh screen trim for the upper side covers and the radiator hose cover, which matches the trim on the Brembo front disc brake calipers.

The Night Rod Special hugs the pavement on a lowered rear suspension and a wide, low-profile 240mm rear tyre hung on an 18 x 5.5-inch (14cm) rear wheel and a black aluminium swingarm. Seat height is only 25.2 inches (64cm), the lowest of any VRSC model. Forward controls and the drag bars put the rider in a stretched-out posture that matches the take-no-prisoners attitude of the Night Rod Special.

Like all 2007 VRSC models, the VRSCDX Night Rod Special has a new five-gallon (19 litre) fuel cell and ignition switch now relocated behind the radiator, high-performance Brembo brakes, a new instrument display with a clock and second trip meter and an updated side stand with an easy-to-reach foot tab.

The VRSCDX will be priced from $27,495 and is expected to be released in Australia in September 2006.