Harley Davidson V-Rod

[Mr. Wyndham]

Anybody out there own one of these monsters? Ridden one, even?

I'm a little curious on what you think of it...Post your thoughts!

[The_Blur]

Are you thinking V-Rod instead of hot rod?

[Kyle2k]

I know they are absolutely beautiful, unfortunately I haven't had a ride on them. Even all the crotch rocket kiddies think they are pretty bad ass that I've talked too.

On a side note Joe- I saw your screen name in the off-topic and did like a triple take...

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

I have ridden one...and they are plenty fast and solid. My buddy wanted to ride my R1 so we swapped out for a weekend..I even got it to scrape in the curves...pretty sweet ride

I'd be willing to bet you've had your behind in nearly every motor vehicle known to man. I should've checked with you before I posted this like I check the internet before I ask a question...

Can you comment on the comfort-level of the bike? It would be used as a cruiser, not a racer...primarily...and I'd hate to have to stop every 20 miles to fix my back.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Are you thinking V-Rod before a hot rod?

Fixed ()...and...maybe. Only maybe.

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

I know they are absolutely beautiful, unfortunately I haven't had a ride on them. Even all the crotch rocket kiddies think they are pretty bad ass that I've talked too.

Yeah, well...I'd take their opinion on a bike with about as much salt as I do a Prius' owner's thoughts on the Camaro...all I know is I think it's flipping gorgeous.

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

On a side note Joe- I saw your screen name in the off-topic and did like a triple take...

Sorry...hope you don't have whiplash.

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

It feels kinda like sitting in a comfy chair..its low slung..comfortable in a good way

That's just what I was hoping to hear! I trust your opinion a great deal, and with this...it seems Harley really did hit one out of the park when they introduced this line of bikes. Huh.

Not surprisingly...the motorcycle world doesn't have nearly the number of mainstream road-test publications as the car world does...so I only found one or two writer's opinions on it. And of course, they contradicted each other.

Thanks, Junkie!

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Thanks bro...lol..Its comfortable and very well built..and you can really get on it when you want to..and it handles well, even in the curves. Nice bike all the way around

Oohhh.....how about sound? It's got a bit of a burble I hope?

[SummoneR]

Great question Dragoneye! I had thought about getting one as well! I really like them A LOT!! I really like the Night Rod version. Saw one in person at Target WOW like the Camaro pictures don't do it justice.

[JorgeSS]

i was about to ask the same question..
i want a v-rod muscle, but i had the same question is the sound of them mean or not.. i like for it to sound mean

[2ndgenz28]

You want a V-Rod you visit BossHoss for the same money get comfort and a V8 between your legs

[tom692010]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Anybody out there own one of these monsters? Ridden one, even?

I'm a little curious on what you think of it...Post your thoughts!

I've owned a sporty,superglide,wideglide and electraglide. Notice I said at the top I test road the v-Rod. That's my opinion. Though stock it's quicker than them all. Just no for me.

[springerpete]

The cool thing about these bikes is that there are a ton of aftermarket parts for them. Mustang, corbin, and LePera all make seats for this bike. The pipe options for this bike are endless.

They do have the MUSCLE sound you are looking for. They don't sound like a mosquito on steroids.

I would have one but it's not practicle for me.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by SummoneR

Great question Dragoneye! I had thought about getting one as well! I really like them A LOT!! I really like the Night Rod version. Saw one in person at Target WOW like the Camaro pictures don't do it justice.

Thanks, I like all three current VRSC bikes, but...I'd like something less dark than the Night Rod.

And the V-Rod Muscle looks better, imo -- but the dual tailpipes can be a problem at stop-lights...so I've read.

Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

You want a V-Rod you visit BossHoss for the same money get comfort and a V8 between your legs

Not quite. Those bikes run upwards of $40,000 +, and the V-rod is $15k. Which is the only reason I'm considering it.

A buddy of mine has a Boss....scariest machine I'll ever be on.

Originally Posted by springerpete

The cool thing about these bikes is that there are a ton of aftermarket parts for them. Mustang, corbin, and LePera all make seats for this bike. The pipe options for this bike are endless.

They do have the MUSCLE sound you are looking for. They don't sound like a mosquito on steroids.

I would have one but it's not practicle for me.

Thanks!! I've noticed that about the aftermarket...if the music isn't to my liking, I can easily find some replacement pipes that'll help.

I'm looking for something fun...and passenger/cargo isn't a concern...so this would fit the bill. I have a lot of thinking to do.

[Fat Boy]

I've owned 2 Sportsters, 1 Wide Glide, 1 Road King, 1 Ultra, and 2 Fat Boys. All since 2001. That being said, I test rode a V-Rod the day they were introduced. Ummm Ok, not my idea of a Harley, it was fast, smooth, solid feel and had a nice sound to it. Prefer my latest Fat Boy with big bore, cams and tuned to any Harley I have owned to date. Just my opinion.

[2ndgenz28]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Not quite. Those bikes run upwards of $40,000 +, and the V-rod is $15k. Which is the only reason I'm considering it.

Thats right I kept forgetting ,HDs are made mostly in Japan now.
The Vrod would of cost $40,000 just a few years back.

$20,000 only use to get you what was on the showroom floor while you waited 6months and another $30,000 to get what you really wanted.