2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle Review


The fast, powerful and aggressive V-Rod Muscle ™ motorcycle is designed for riders who want a little more meat with their horses. Big meaty balls, muscular silent 240 mm rear tire, the fastback tail style airbox and complement the enormous power of the DC motor and liquid-cooled Revolution 1250. Ride the V-Rod Muscle ™ and experience the true definition of "power cruiser". This beast is muscular performance enthusiasts who seek power and control, with a hint of intimidation in a package that is Harley-Davidson.

V-Rod Muscle ®

This cruiser is a beast muscular power for performance enthusiasts who crave power and control, with a hint of intimidation. Style features include a large airbox cover side cover scoops and dual exhaust in satin chrome with fat, turn the exhaust. A short tail section and rear fender 240mm rear tire off living. A deep seat holds the driver in place against the main axis of the Revolution V-Twin engine.

2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle images
2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle
Dual exhaust SATIN

V-Rod ® Muscle motorcycle shows that the performance of the exhaust gases can still be a nice set of pipes. Satin Chrome, silencers duplex turnout fat muscle car combines style with a top-of-the-line Harley-Davidson, the performance of all gases twist. Riding past the rear axle, these tubes is dominated by the harder, muscular appearance of the bike.

FAT rear tire

See the ultra-Fat Tire Rear 240 mm strong, businesslike appearance and increase adherence. Taking advantage of an explosive, off-the-line power, the rear tire V-Rod ® Muscle motorcycle purest Dragster look tacky, high-performance tire you need to stay glued to the floor.

Air cover

Corresponding to the color and angled design of the V-Rod Muscle ® body model, the top of the box includes side air air covered grill meat tissue, see motorcycle racing powerful. You can not stop thinking of the Detroit muscle cars back in the day.

PREMIUM PAINT

Up to two times thicker than the competition, paint quality custom comes standard on all Harley-Davidson ®. Clearcoat up to five million deep. Larger metal flakes. Denim unique effects and colors of beads. Skimp just not in our vocabulary.

Instrument Cluster and CAST, a piece BAR

Cluster indicator reflects the triple Harley-Davidson takes a courageous performance in a costume, elegant, bright yellow, orange, red eyes and distinct. Includes easy to read in mph, rpm and fuel gauges, the instrument cluster is built close to the internally connected, meaty 1.5 "square cast handlebars.

Inverted fork

Race-inspired, 43 mm upside down forks reduce unsprung weight and increase strength and rigidity of the group. They added a large display that runs all the way through the tail of the V-Rod ® Muscle motorcycle. A strong and sporty, the front is a sign dominates the look of a modern muscle car.

2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle images
2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle

Radiator Design

Every inch of Harley-Davidson ® is designed to synchronize with the bike the look and performance. Model V-Rod ® Muscle is no exception. From the first water-cooled, Harley-Davidson, we're using to make sure that the radiator-style V-Rod becomes part of the design, rather than interrupting the flow of the eyes.

Revolution ® engine HERITAGE

Band on the street. Harley-Davidson has a passion for performance that is rooted in decades of racing and winning championships. Thus, when the Motor Company has committed to produce a powerful liquid-cooled engine, which began with the VR1000 superbike engine. His performance is inspired by American, high torque, powerful, along with high energy level. Revolution ® engine is the heart of a machine that attracts a new generation of pilots who are fascinated by the heritage and mystique of Harley-Davidson and power of a street of high-end performance motorcycles.

Revolution ® engine of innovation

By partnering with the legendary car manufacturer, Porsche, and their world-class team of engineers, Harley-Davidson has created a revolutionary engine. The end result was something unique Harley-Davidson is the perfect combination of power and torque of the high-revving V-Twin Revolution ® engine. Fuel injection. Dual camera above. Liquid cooled. 122 horses. Massive, pure brute force behind the Harley-Davidson innovations.

PURE STYLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Feast your eyes on the Revolution ® engine and there is no doubt of his roots. This is authentic Harley-Davidson ® style through and through attention to detail not found any other motorcycle company. The platinum single, ended the Revolution ® engine has been polished cylinder heads and valve covers for a unique look, while the cooling fins machined tips will give a metallic finish removed. It is a gem of metal machining. Pure. Dripping with power.

From the edge clean classic lines of the cooling fins of the cases and covers the Revolution ® engine made a statement in any test to take on what is right and stick to what meets the rider.

Custom power and performance

Tuned to produce 122 horsepower, 1250cc Revolution ® engine in the V-Rod Muscle ® Model is one of the Harley-Davidson engines highest power so far. With dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, offers £ 86 feet. of torque at 6500 rpm, while feeling well and smoothly all the way to the red zone.

High quality RESISTANCE

Harley-Davidson Revolution ® engine is a motorcycle engine very strong. And 'survived the most brutal and aggressive research into the duration of the test: test Dusseldorf. Simulation of an exhausting journey, along the infamous German motorway, the engine took some tests. From idle state for speed, so that a large torque load, and rock-climbing, the Revolution engine exceeded the target for 500 hours non-stop performance.

Hydroformed FRAME

Chief Harley-Davidson style, Willie G. Davidson called for a framework so beautiful that he could sit in a museum. And that's exactly what Harley-Davidson engineering team has created. Thanks to an innovative process called hydroforming, which were able to form non-traditional angles and applying fewer welds by bending and shaping metal tubes with water at high pressure. The result is a robust, with greater rigidity. To date, the Motor Company is the only major motorcycle manufacturer in the use of hydroforming to build frames.

HD ® Smart Security System (optional)

The factory moved to the next generation of security system includes a hands-free fob that automatically arms and disarms the functions of the vehicle electronic security as you approach and walk away from the bike. Stick fob on your key chain ignition and let it do all the work. It is this attention to detail and security that make Harley-Davidson ® unique.

Available in the "security package" (which includes anti-lock brakes).

HIDDEN TECHNOLOGY cleverly

Harley-Davidson takes advantage of the latest technologies without compromising style and function. This means that we hide from the electronics. All wiring is perfectly positioned behind the jewels of the motorcycle tank, motor and eye-popping all other features you want to see. It's just another way to the Motor Company goes the extra mile to give your bike high-quality, top of the line fit and finish.

Intuitive controls

The manual controls on a Harley-Davidson ® are incredibly intuitive. The turn signals self-cancel, depending on the speed and angle of the bike, they know how long to stay. Participate control becomes second nature for you to focus less on the deactivation of the signal and enjoying the freedom of the race.

Brembo ® brakes with optional ABS

Increased confidence. Control. High performance Brembo ® disc brakes offer double consistent braking power on each stage of your journey. In addition, the optional Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps reduce the risk of wheel lock, if you need to brake suddenly. And then we hid the speed sensor, the bike retains its clean and elegant appearance. Performance without compromising on style. This is what the Motor Company is all about.

Anti-lock brakes are offered as part of the "security package" (which includes HD ® Smart Security System).

"SLIPPER CLUTCH

Taken from the track to the world of custom. V-Rod ® Muscle motorcycle is equipped with a slipper "," (or "go and help ') coupling that provides smooth, high processing power when cornering or when you downshift. By reducing the friction clutch helps to release the clutch to keep the rear wheel in a controlled cut.

MICHELIN ® TIRES Scorcher ™

The Michelin ® tires Scorcher ™ offer superior performance, grip sensational, impressive durability and excellent maneuverability expected of a motorcycle racing career. The design of the single unique cutting depth improves grip and water discharge capacity. Adhesion and durability is also enhanced by the tire rubber compounds, using the latest generation of Michelin synthetic polymers. Under the rear rubber, aramid belts are used to stabilize the same time, confidence in handling that inspires.

Tuned to be ridden

Harley-Davidson ® differ from any other bike on the road. There is a balance to them. Management, handling all together. And all Harley-Davidson ® is regulated differently to create a unique driving experience for the individual, regardless of the bike they swing their legs over. Let's face it, we did not get where we are going to be like everyone else.

Moving UP

Custom Controls with pre-mounted V-Rod Muscle ® model, you can relax a bit and stretch your legs for the last word to cross the city or the state line. It's time to take the road to the way it is for a two-wheeled machine that is designed to outmuscle the rest.

Engineering and design SEAT

The seat is home to Harley-Davidson ®. They want a seat that has a unique style without sacrificing comfort. Because of this, Harley-Davidson spends much time on research, design and testing of seats for each bicycle has the right seat.

2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Model Muscle Highlights

New V-Rod ® 10th anniversary logo

- Rubber-mounted, water cooled, 1250 cc Revolution ® engine with electronic sequential fuel injection port (ESPFI), 122 hp @ 8250 rpm, 86 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm. Satin chrome dual exhaust with turn-out muffler.

- Option Package security, including the factory Harley-Davidson Smart Security System ® hands-free fob and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

- Scorcher tires Michelin ® ®

- Powertrain platinum powder coated polished covers

- Satin chrome dual exhaust with turn-out muffler

- Silver, five-spoke cast aluminum wheels

- Sport black pair of supports front and rear fender blackout

- Polished aluminum riser handlebar integrated

- Hand polished forged aluminum triple

- Chopped rear fender

- Angular air filter box with side covers

- The radiator body-color

- Satin black bucket headlamp

- LED front indicators integrated into the mirror stems

- Combined LED stop / tail / turn lights integrated into the rear fender

- The side of the mounting plate

- 43 mm inverted fork

- Bumper stylish black rear springs

- Black frame

- Deep, drag the style of the two seats

2012 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod features and benefits Muscle

- Three Powerful Brembo ® disc brakes for ABS

- Race and race clutch can help relieve stress during the process of lowering lead level

- 240 mm wide rear tire

- Advanced and platforms

- Teardrop reflector headlight

- Power connector under the seat accessories