2009 Harley Davidson Vrscfvrod (v Rod Muscle) on 2040-motos

Harley-Davidson VRSC description

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The V-Rod Muscle looks aggressive, and swinging a leg over confirms its intimidating appearance: it’s low, wide, and- at 673 lbs- seriously heavy to lift off its side stand. Leg position is classic cruiser, which means the feet-forward posture will feel perfectly normal for Harley fans but disorienting for most sportbike riders.

Fire up the V-Rod Muscle’s V-twin, and its exhaust note lives up to its name. The sound is mean and snarly, with an edge that’s a bit more polished than the typical staccato Harley burble. The shifter clicks nicely into gear, and twisting the throttle produces serious pull from the torque V-twin.

If you have enough space to exercise the engine, there’s a nice rush of power with a bump in the torque curve at around 5,500 rpm. Redline is at 9,000 rpm, and the engine’s flexibility and power band make it easy to speed- good for whipping through the city, bad for those trying to preserve their driving record.

When it comes to handling, the V-Rod Muscle is a mixed bag. On the one hand, the suspension firmness coupled with the low center of gravity produces responsive dynamics and a feeling of connectedness with the road.

But the V-Rod Muscle is surprisingly nimble considering its weight, and actually fun to thread through traffic. And just as impressive as the engine’s tremendous torque is the ability of the brakes to bring the Muscle to a stop, with skid-free deceleration offering confidence-inspiring braking. Die hard may disdain ABS, but it won’t be too long before anti-locks become a normal part of the motorcycle landscape.