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I.There is a great deal of misinformation on the V-Rod in this video. 1. It is not a "Porsche designed engine and Porsche designed bike." It is Harley designed from top to bottom, including the engine which is based on the Harley VR1000 race engine. Porsche contributed to the design of the engine though it was a collaborative effort. 2. You state that the engine is not water cooled. It most definitely is. The "Revolution" engine is the most advanced engine Harley has built. Water Cooled V-Twin, overhead cam, sweet. The "Revolution" is also now being used on a new line of bikes called the Street series. The "Revolution-x" can be found on the Street 500 and the Street 750. 3. It is not a chopper. It is no more a chopper than the Yamaha Vmax or the Triumph Rocket III or the Ducati Diavel. All of these bikes are similar heavy cruisers that offer sport bike like performance. Some people call them sport-cruisers. But chopper? Nope. Wrong description. Might as well call it a cafe racer. The V-rod and it's sister bike the Night Rod Special are not meant to be ridden as you did in this video, putter around town. They are high-performance bikes meant to eat up open road quickly. Perhaps Abu Dhabi is not the right environment for them, but don't blame the bike. The V-Rod is the most technically advanced bike Harley has ever built. Unfortunately because of what it is, it has been discontinued. Harley purists don't want technically advanced. They want the same old clunky, rattling Harley they love so deeply. At the same time, Harley did such a poor job of advertising the bike that people who might be interested, have never heard of it. I.e. people who want that Harley name, but want a modern motorcycle. Even many Harley riders have never heard of it. It's a shame. It is a wonderful motorcycle. I'm actually considering buying 2 before you can't get them anymore. This motorcycle was considered so revolutionary for Harley that there is a documentary on the beast. It can be found here on youtube: czcams.com/video/GpsGwZWvMf0/video.html You can find a proper review of the bike here: czcams.com/video/bXMPTWZH6ME/video.html
very good points bro! I'm surprised some troll hasn't jumped in on the conversation to badmouth the Harley. I've ridden both V ROD models and I prefer there Night Rod which fits shorter riders better than the Muscle as the Muscle has a wider seat at the tank side (air breather/filter). I'm 5'7" so they Night Rod was a better fit. thanks for pointing out the facts for the viewers.
theloniousMac Awesome comment. The V rod is the only Harley I am planning to purchase. I t just seems the most reliable and solid option for the countryside and the big highways.
great reply dude, I just got myself a VROD, from the looks of it you could do the review and not the guy in the video...you would think he at least did his homework before renting this awesomeness.
It is a cool bike It is water cooled btw But the heat that comes from the exaust it gets annoying especially on hot weather I own a Vrod myself I like it, but like any other bike it has its cons The worst one for me is the height of the thing It is so freaking low And it takes all the fun out from it when trying to enjoy some curves
Great review as always. This one is special for me as I've been there just in January. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to ride a bike as I was with my family and we spent most of the time i Dubai where the traffic is crazy. I wonder what is next on your list to try out back in UAE. And seriously this bike can boil you when you stop in traffic jam. I found the Electra a bit nicer that way. All the best
Thank you for this great test-ride, CagerOnTwoWheels! It's so cool to see you riding an unusual bike in an unusual location 😊 (btw, V-Rod Muscle is water-cooled 😉). Wasn't it too hard to ride under the burning sun of Abu Dhabi???
Hello... I have a Yamaha Vstar 1300 and find it a great bike. I would like very much if you can test ride the Vstar 1300 if at all possible just to find out your opinion of it. Thanks.
It would seem that you have the same problem with recording the sound of this bike as i have with my Varadero, the sound is great when you hear it! but when you listen to the recording the chains and belts are overruling the mighty twin sound which you only hear when you open it up, which is a pity as I love a twin sound
Very entertaining,thanks for the review.I believe that I would have a similar opinion,it would be fun to get to try one and I would probably enjoy it but ultimately it would not be the kind of bike that I personally would choose to own.
CagerOnTwoWheels Not to knock the Harley but 3 for the price of 1 really makes you think doesn't it? I certainly know which I would get more smiles per mile out of . :-)
it's liquid cooled not air cooled, they just made it look air cooled. See that massive black thing hanging on the down tubes? That's the radiator. They went through a lot of issues trying to make it work right and caught a lot of flak for making a water cooled Harley. Look at your own picture Cager scontent-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11050230_818817381524438_4897052126332676204_n.jpg?oh=cdc8830359518c2366530a058c04faab&oe=55B668A0
it's expensive because you doing this for us subscribers and i thank you a lot for that, a very honest review. but when deciding between bikes it's money well spent to do a test ride. it's better this way instead starting to regretting later.
You can get a 2010 one for like 8-9k € here in Spain, wich is more reasonable, and given that the kind of people who buy these things usually take a lot of care with them, i'd say much of the second hand ones are almost as good as new... or better, because they're already tested hehe. There are two VRods in my neigbourhood (one of them is a night rod special) and i'm in love with them.
Great review, thanks. But you should definitely amend the "air cooled" comment. It's the only water cooled bike HD sells with serious racing technology built into the engine and the only HD I would personally consider buying for that reason.
dude, awesome !!! n u know what, at 13:56 in your video, u went past my office where i m sitting n watching this right now...the building on ur left named All prints !!! lol. I live in AbuDhabi. got this link from DubaiPetrolHeads today. funny ! cheers ! +CagerOnTwoWheels
Update for you intro, it was porsche designed engine, but not specifically by H-D. It was actually originated with Erik Buell from the original Buell motorcycles. However H-D decided it was too powerful for the buells and kept it for themself in a nutshell. Edit: Harley and build. HD build quality is extremely high. Especially on fit and finish. The "poor" part stems from the way old harleys worked which did result in "oil leaks" and most "problems" people have relate to aftermarket. Most notably "performance" mods that cause the engine to run a hell of a lot rougher and just shake and beat the bike apart. Stock for stock, not much beats a harley fit and finish.
ok for the time of a road test...funny 1 hour.... but for everyday use and for "spending" money on a bike i like the OVERENGINEERED !!!! and regarding what i know you drive an Honda... isn't it ?
The more fun Harley to ride, plenty of power, the engine is probably the best Harley engine ever built, the bike suppose give you 37 miles per gallon but come on you cant help it pushing the throttle, have a nice reaction, is a lot of fun, esthetics are awesome, probably in 20 more years going to still with cool looking, find a negative was difficult for me but the only thing is 5 speeds transmission, this thing ask for more gears.
White reflects heat. A black or dark color attracts & holds heat especially where this dude is. The - F-N, desert is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to the processes of denudation. I could Never live there!
Here in Abu Dhabi during the summer months if you leave your car parked out in the sun for half an hour it's like entering an oven. It's wiser to have a white car and fit it with thermal tint.
Man I want 1 of these. Though the thing about it easely burning your leggs is kinda creeepy. As for your Porsh comment, yes I bet it does sound porshish. Remember the V-Rod was a Project Harly and Porsh did together.
Some homework please. You cant simply sit on a HD and review it, HD is a way of life, pure passion and love for some retro style, engine sound and much more if you do, as i suggested, some home work please, no offence.
wow Its air cooled and only 120cc? I have one and didn't know that :oD if you wear jeans and not tights the pipes don't burn your legs. Glad you had a great time in it, they are awesome bikes.
Easily done man, It is the only water cooled HD in the range, but its such a sweet ride hey....you described it beautifully when you said you have to ride the thing pilot it and that's what makes it so much fun to ride. Yeah lots of bikes handle a bit better maybe a bit quicker but not many, but none.... are a Vrod PS. the bars are a bit of a stretch but that's easily fixed with a Budman Riser no need to change cables or hoses they are awesome and make the bike so much more comfortable to ride :o)
CagerOnTwoWheels i hope( i really do hope) you know that the Vrod is a water cooled bike (thats one of the main rezens why harley guys say that the Vrod is not a real harley. than ther is the sound , wel more the lek of sound and no chain but a toothed belt. wel and the not being a harley engine but a porsche engine. other than than i kind of like it (not really the sit position for me but it's okay).
OMG! Where are you and what is that thing you are riding? My world I turned upside down you're supposed to be in beautiful Portugal riding Hondas whatis that horrible thing I need my medicine.
People like to rag on Harley quality cause they had a reputation for leaks and such back in the 80s. Stigmas die hard I guess. Also they have a very industrial look to them so people tend to have this "it looks old so it must be worn out" mindset when it comes to them
Since you're living in Abu Dhabi, you might be interested in this place: cafe-rider.com. They're located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and you can have a descent cup of coffee… Nice custom builds too. enjoy your stay.
production stops this month for the 2017 models. the Evo is a virtually problem free motor but very complicated to work on. the V rod is the most customized bike by custom bike builders.
Not a bike I'd be interested in for many reasons but respect the people that own them. Brakes, handling, forward foot position, weight and big price were probably my biggest issue with this bike as well.
A new one will run you $16k in the US. Idk who's been saying Harley's are poorly constructed because that's some mindless shit talk if I've ever heard any. The only problem Harley's have is the price, and that depends on where you're buying.
Cager, you sound like an amateur sitting on a water cooled bike saying you wish it was water cooled :-P All of the revolution motors are water cooled. As for mentioning it's not as crude as harleys are portrayed...yea, many "real" harley guys (useless fanboys) don't consider the vrod a real harley, somewhere between the water cooling, the porsche designed engine, the full balancing, and since harley went to EFI in the last 10-ish years, the "true harley" fanboys can barely keep their shit together. I love the v-rod, it really feels alive and sounds/feels great... One nice thing is that you talk about how torquey it is - but it's not! It's torquey compared to most bikes, but not other Harleys which make peak torque at like 3k RPM and are dead tired by the end of 5's - it's still a high revver, the last 3k RPM it behaves much like a sports bikes. Another reason why the 'true enthusiasts' hate it.. What you were saying about the guy at the dealership test riding - yeah, Harley dealerships are different than any other dealership, most of 'em really try to make you family. The dealer network (or just the network in general) is one of the reasons people go Harley. You can get support anywhere you go. 175 euros isn't terrible for a day rental. usually the big touring bikes for the day here are about 150 euros, cheaper side (ie. a sportster) is like 120 euros maybe. This would probably be on the more expensive end. So def. a bit high, but I don't think it's terrible. Even in Portugal it's a bit pricier than US, I'm guessing b/c of import taxes and what-not, US it's worth around 15000 euros. Yea, Harleys are expensive over-all, you pay a lot for the badge, but has a lot of fit & finish. It's one of those things you either hate it or you love it.
MrSlowestD16 I test rode a V-Rod today in NJ, very impressed by the Sport bike type Feel of the engine. I just sold my S1000RR, and want a more relaxed, but still a Bike with some Power.
Nice review. Proves again to me that Harley's are way over priced, you have to literally turn the handle bars to turn and really can't lean into a turn, Pegs and exhaust stick out to far and can easily scrape the pavement. Definitely not my cup of tea.
cager please dont think harley is everything, they are garbage and their reliability is near scrap compared to the Japanese bikes, this coming from an american, they are just ugly lousy bikes that are overated
The V-Rod Engine is one of the most bullet Proof, reliable engines in motorcycling today.
Yep, you said it.
I.There is a great deal of misinformation on the V-Rod in this video.
1. It is not a "Porsche designed engine and Porsche designed bike." It is Harley designed from top to bottom, including the engine which is based on the Harley VR1000 race engine. Porsche contributed to the design of the engine though it was a collaborative effort.
2. You state that the engine is not water cooled. It most definitely is. The "Revolution" engine is the most advanced engine Harley has built. Water Cooled V-Twin, overhead cam, sweet. The "Revolution" is also now being used on a new line of bikes called the Street series. The "Revolution-x" can be found on the Street 500 and the Street 750.
3. It is not a chopper. It is no more a chopper than the Yamaha Vmax or the Triumph Rocket III or the Ducati Diavel. All of these bikes are similar heavy cruisers that offer sport bike like performance. Some people call them sport-cruisers. But chopper? Nope. Wrong description. Might as well call it a cafe racer.
The V-rod and it's sister bike the Night Rod Special are not meant to be ridden as you did in this video, putter around town. They are high-performance bikes meant to eat up open road quickly. Perhaps Abu Dhabi is not the right environment for them, but don't blame the bike.
The V-Rod is the most technically advanced bike Harley has ever built. Unfortunately because of what it is, it has been discontinued. Harley purists don't want technically advanced. They want the same old clunky, rattling Harley they love so deeply. At the same time, Harley did such a poor job of advertising the bike that people who might be interested, have never heard of it. I.e. people who want that Harley name, but want a modern motorcycle. Even many Harley riders have never heard of it. It's a shame. It is a wonderful motorcycle.
I'm actually considering buying 2 before you can't get them anymore.
This motorcycle was considered so revolutionary for Harley that there is a documentary on the beast. It can be found here on youtube: czcams.com/video/GpsGwZWvMf0/video.html
You can find a proper review of the bike here: czcams.com/video/bXMPTWZH6ME/video.html
very good points bro! I'm surprised some troll hasn't jumped in on the conversation to badmouth the Harley. I've ridden both V ROD models and I prefer there Night Rod which fits shorter riders better than the Muscle as the Muscle has a wider seat at the tank side (air breather/filter). I'm 5'7" so they Night Rod was a better fit. thanks for pointing out the facts for the viewers.
theloniousMac Awesome comment. The V rod is the only Harley I am planning to purchase. I t just seems the most reliable and solid option for the countryside and the big highways.
great reply dude, I just got myself a VROD, from the looks of it you could do the review and not the guy in the video...you would think he at least did his homework before renting this awesomeness.
Cager you do the best new bike reviews on youtube. Thankyou from the UK. I particularly like your Yamaha reviews as thats what I ride
they lean over for your beer analogy was effective and humorous hahaha
Your reviews are Awesome. Best Moto reviews you do.
It is a cool bike
It is water cooled btw
But the heat that comes from the exaust it gets annoying especially on hot weather
I own a Vrod myself
I like it, but like any other bike it has its cons
The worst one for me is the height of the thing
It is so freaking low
And it takes all the fun out from it when trying to enjoy some curves
You are cracking me up! I did enjoy your review..Aloha from Hawaii!
Good job! And nice weather out there!
Nice ride, and thanx for sharing. I`w been a bit curious about the v-rod.
Great review as always. This one is special for me as I've been there just in January. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to ride a bike as I was with my family and we spent most of the time i Dubai where the traffic is crazy. I wonder what is next on your list to try out back in UAE. And seriously this bike can boil you when you stop in traffic jam. I found the Electra a bit nicer that way.
All the best
Can you do a review of the YZF-R3 if you get a chance? Thanks!
Were you using the rear brake? Usually it's opposite to a sport bike so the rear is better.
I test rode one of these last week and I stalled it too! Haha. I'm gonna upload my video on Monday. Lol
Thank you for this great test-ride, CagerOnTwoWheels! It's so cool to see you riding an unusual bike in an unusual location 😊 (btw, V-Rod Muscle is water-cooled 😉). Wasn't it too hard to ride under the burning sun of Abu Dhabi???
And possible way you can test drive the Yamaha R6 ?
Did they explain why they charge so much for a test ride? Would renting not have been cheaper?
"Close to the bike thingies" Take my subscription...
Hello... I have a Yamaha Vstar 1300 and find it a great bike. I would like very much if you can test ride the Vstar 1300 if at all possible just to find out your opinion of it. Thanks.
Thanks a lot for the review man. You deserve riding bikes like that one :-P
Very nice, never miss an opportunity to try something different.
It would seem that you have the same problem with recording the sound of this bike as i have with my Varadero, the sound is great when you hear it! but when you listen to the recording the chains and belts are overruling the mighty twin sound which you only hear when you open it up, which is a pity as I love a twin sound
Oi Cager quantos km estimados achas que a mota faz com deposito cheio. E quanto é que ela gasta?
Very entertaining,thanks for the review.I believe that I would have a similar opinion,it would be fun to get to try one and I would probably enjoy it but ultimately it would not be the kind of bike that I personally would choose to own.
CagerOnTwoWheels Not to knock the Harley but 3 for the price of 1 really makes you think doesn't it? I certainly know which I would get more smiles per mile out of . :-)
Nice bike!
it's liquid cooled not air cooled, they just made it look air cooled. See that massive black thing hanging on the down tubes? That's the radiator. They went through a lot of issues trying to make it work right and caught a lot of flak for making a water cooled Harley. Look at your own picture Cager scontent-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11050230_818817381524438_4897052126332676204_n.jpg?oh=cdc8830359518c2366530a058c04faab&oe=55B668A0
J.A.Ratt85 The radiator looks awesome
J.A.Ratt85 The radiator looks awesome
+J.A.Ratt85 lol it is not 120ci.
Gabriel Martinez well its not 120cc either. it's actually 1250cc. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_VRSC
it's expensive because you doing this for us subscribers and i thank you a lot for that, a very honest review. but when deciding between bikes it's money well spent to do a test ride. it's better this way instead starting to regretting later.
You can get a 2010 one for like 8-9k € here in Spain, wich is more reasonable, and given that the kind of people who buy these things usually take a lot of care with them, i'd say much of the second hand ones are almost as good as new... or better, because they're already tested hehe. There are two VRods in my neigbourhood (one of them is a night rod special) and i'm in love with them.
Hey Cager, what are you doing in the Desert?
Wow hot and flat. Desert. I google earthed it. Sand. Water. More sand. Great bike for that place. Did I say HOT? No potholes.
Great review, thanks. But you should definitely amend the "air cooled" comment. It's the only water cooled bike HD sells with serious racing technology built into the engine and the only HD I would personally consider buying for that reason.
dude, awesome !!! n u know what, at 13:56 in your video, u went past my office where i m sitting n watching this right now...the building on ur left named All prints !!! lol.
I live in AbuDhabi. got this link from DubaiPetrolHeads today.
funny !
cheers ! +CagerOnTwoWheels
n bruh, filtering is NOT allowed !!! its fine n Dubai, Sharjah !
Update for you intro, it was porsche designed engine, but not specifically by H-D. It was actually originated with Erik Buell from the original Buell motorcycles. However H-D decided it was too powerful for the buells and kept it for themself in a nutshell.
Edit: Harley and build. HD build quality is extremely high. Especially on fit and finish. The "poor" part stems from the way old harleys worked which did result in "oil leaks" and most "problems" people have relate to aftermarket. Most notably "performance" mods that cause the engine to run a hell of a lot rougher and just shake and beat the bike apart. Stock for stock, not much beats a harley fit and finish.
I love the bike , what music is that at the end
"I just spend 175€ so i could do a testr... Oh Ikea.... aTestride..." xD
nice i laughed my ass off xD
v-rods are liquid cooled not air cooled.
Cager You comes from an Honda were everything is well done and thinked, what did You expected from an HD?
ok for the time of a road test...funny 1 hour.... but for everyday use and for "spending" money on a bike i like the OVERENGINEERED !!!! and regarding what i know you drive an Honda... isn't it ?
🤣😂🤣 "it's not rumbly or throaty...it's breathee" hahaha
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Great informative video, ride safe friend.
The more fun Harley to ride, plenty of power, the engine is probably the best Harley engine ever built, the bike suppose give you 37 miles per gallon but come on you cant help it pushing the throttle, have a nice reaction, is a lot of fun, esthetics are awesome, probably in 20 more years going to still with cool looking, find a negative was difficult for me but the only thing is 5 speeds transmission, this thing ask for more gears.
I just noticed something. Why is almost every car there painted white?
CagerOnTwoWheels I own a Cbr600rr and i tend to speed it up like a rocket! I guess i shouldn't go there!!
White reflects heat. A black or dark color attracts & holds heat especially where this dude is. The - F-N, desert is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to the processes of denudation.
I could Never live there!
Here in Abu Dhabi during the summer months if you leave your car parked out in the sun for half an hour it's like entering an oven. It's wiser to have a white car and fit it with thermal tint.
HDaviator Abu Daniel. 2 seasons. Hot. hotter.
+HDaviator To prevent heat transfer to inside the car.
THE V-ROD IS WATER COOLED .
Man I want 1 of these. Though the thing about it easely burning your leggs is kinda creeepy. As for your Porsh comment, yes I bet it does sound porshish. Remember the V-Rod was a Project Harly and Porsh did together.
Now that was something different :)
Some homework please. You cant simply sit on a HD and review it, HD is a way of life, pure passion and love for some retro style, engine sound and much more if you do, as i suggested, some home work please, no offence.
Ha ha you sensitive harley riders
I was entirely unaware there was a Harley dealer in the UAE. Also, so many Mustangs.
Do Arabs like American culture?
Absolutely they do, media is not kind to us . We love muscle, and loud American engines
They are crude bikes with the model you are riding(which was designed by an outside company) being the only exception.
The experience of riding a Harley for a little money is money well spent :-)
More Harleys please!
less please lol
wow Its air cooled and only 120cc? I have one and didn't know that :oD if you wear jeans and not tights the pipes don't burn your legs. Glad you had a great time in it, they are awesome bikes.
Easily done man, It is the only water cooled HD in the range, but its such a sweet ride hey....you described it beautifully when you said you have to ride the thing pilot it and that's what makes it so much fun to ride. Yeah lots of bikes handle a bit better maybe a bit quicker but not many, but none.... are a Vrod
PS. the bars are a bit of a stretch but that's easily fixed with a Budman Riser no need to change cables or hoses they are awesome and make the bike so much more comfortable to ride :o)
@@MrBlompod I thought these vrods are fast i dragged one of the line with a ten year old Honda Firestorm
and by the way could you please test the Kawasaki Versys 1000
haaaa!! cool
Just too make you happy bud"YOUR CRAZY "
chopper?
Harly Davidson is always overpriced.
@4:56 well said and I concur
Another great ride! But every time you turn your head, I think you are leaning the bike and are about to crash! lol Be careful out there! ;)
Not my kind of bike. But I really appreciate Harley's for the people who enjoy them.
filled her up
no way Jose...that got up to 120 fast
you said its 25k euros but on harley's website its 16k $
7:09 Abandoned Saleen S281 Mustang on the right.
man, the things they abandon in the emirates is the stuff of dreams in other countries :)
CagerOnTwoWheels i hope( i really do hope) you know that the Vrod is a water cooled bike (thats one of the main rezens why harley guys say that the Vrod is not a real harley. than ther is the sound , wel more the lek of sound and no chain but a toothed belt. wel and the not being a harley engine but a porsche engine.
other than than i kind of like it (not really the sit position for me but it's okay).
Hahaha xD oké o wel now you know. He and all that meters is : didt you injoy the ride ? If so he :D job done right
OMG! Where are you and what is that thing you are riding? My world I turned upside down you're supposed to be in beautiful Portugal riding Hondas whatis that horrible thing I need my medicine.
25 000€? It says 18 700 on their website. It's still a lot of money but not 25 000.
People like to rag on Harley quality cause they had a reputation for leaks and such back in the 80s. Stigmas die hard I guess. Also they have a very industrial look to them so people tend to have this "it looks old so it must be worn out" mindset when it comes to them
8:28 Damn it! Never wave with you right hand. Never! That's a very bad habit!
You are crazy.
Your crazy ;>)
Since you're living in Abu Dhabi, you might be interested in this place: cafe-rider.com. They're located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and you can have a descent cup of coffee… Nice custom builds too. enjoy your stay.
You need to break way before your stop
"Needs a bigger engine" Paul Senior
It's pretty fast but I hate everything about it. Now I hear they're not going to make them anymore
production stops this month for the 2017 models. the Evo is a virtually problem free motor but very complicated to work on. the V rod is the most customized bike by custom bike builders.
Not a bike I'd be interested in for many reasons but respect the people that own them. Brakes, handling, forward foot position, weight and big price were probably my biggest issue with this bike as well.
You are a cat , no one cares about your opinion.
Meow!!!
Total agreement.
Sexy bike but looks super uncomfortable on long rides
A new one will run you $16k in the US. Idk who's been saying Harley's are poorly constructed because that's some mindless shit talk if I've ever heard any. The only problem Harley's have is the price, and that depends on where you're buying.
I've seen v-rods that are 5 grand at a bike dealership, pre owned
I love the bike but just doesn't sound like a Harley?
stock exhaust is extremely muffled. It definitely sounds like a harley without the baffles
Sandwich norm Canadian Korean rage
holy harley davidson.....
fire rain practice fashion diet.
he just called a Harley cute.. lol
Cager, you sound like an amateur sitting on a water cooled bike saying you wish it was water cooled :-P All of the revolution motors are water cooled.
As for mentioning it's not as crude as harleys are portrayed...yea, many "real" harley guys (useless fanboys) don't consider the vrod a real harley, somewhere between the water cooling, the porsche designed engine, the full balancing, and since harley went to EFI in the last 10-ish years, the "true harley" fanboys can barely keep their shit together. I love the v-rod, it really feels alive and sounds/feels great...
One nice thing is that you talk about how torquey it is - but it's not! It's torquey compared to most bikes, but not other Harleys which make peak torque at like 3k RPM and are dead tired by the end of 5's - it's still a high revver, the last 3k RPM it behaves much like a sports bikes. Another reason why the 'true enthusiasts' hate it..
What you were saying about the guy at the dealership test riding - yeah, Harley dealerships are different than any other dealership, most of 'em really try to make you family. The dealer network (or just the network in general) is one of the reasons people go Harley. You can get support anywhere you go.
175 euros isn't terrible for a day rental. usually the big touring bikes for the day here are about 150 euros, cheaper side (ie. a sportster) is like 120 euros maybe. This would probably be on the more expensive end. So def. a bit high, but I don't think it's terrible.
Even in Portugal it's a bit pricier than US, I'm guessing b/c of import taxes and what-not, US it's worth around 15000 euros.
Yea, Harleys are expensive over-all, you pay a lot for the badge, but has a lot of fit & finish. It's one of those things you either hate it or you love it.
MrSlowestD16 I test rode a V-Rod today in NJ, very impressed by the Sport bike type Feel of the engine. I just sold my S1000RR, and want a more relaxed, but still a Bike with some Power.
BeaglePower G Yeah, it's a good solution for that!
sounds like a dirt bike
Nice review. Proves again to me that Harley's are way over priced, you have to literally turn the handle bars to turn and really can't lean into a turn, Pegs and exhaust stick out to far and can easily scrape the pavement. Definitely not my cup of tea.
And they look like polished turds I'm not a brand loyalist but this bike just looks like crap in my opinion.
Amen bro!
its not 120 cubic inches,nowhere near it .Check again
100 pourcent well done..... For sure .....and You can burn your legs ........
Sorry the accent !
I bet you looked pretty ridiculous on that bike.
too many words
Very annoying "review".
cager please dont think harley is everything, they are garbage and their reliability is near scrap compared to the Japanese bikes, this coming from an american, they are just ugly lousy bikes that are overated
Pity you blasphemed, now I have to search for someone else for a review. I'm outta here.