Harley-Davidson VRSCAW V-Rod, 2009
Specifications
Dimensions
Length 94.40 in. (2397.76 mm)
Overall Width 34.50 in. (876.30 mm)
Overall Height 47.70 in. (1211.58 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2: 26 in. (660.40 mm)
• Unladen: 27.10 in. (688.34 mm)
Ground Clearance 5 in. (127 mm)
Rake (steering head) 34°
Fork Angle 36°
Trail 4.50 in. (114.30 mm)
Wheelbase 67.20 in. (1706.88 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, radial blackwall front and rear):
• Front – D208F 120/70ZR-19 60W
• Rear – D419 240/40R-18 79V
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.93 L) (warning light at approximately 0.5 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.50 qts. (4.26 L)
Coolant Capacity 2.50 qts. (2.37 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped 637 lbs. (288.94 kg)
• In Running Order 670 lbs. (303.91 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1075 lbs. (487.61 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 377 lbs. (171 kg)
• Rear 698 lbs. (316.61 kg)
Engine
Engine3 Liquid-cooled, Revolution,® 60° V-Twin Valve
Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, solid tappet with shim-under-bucket lash adjustment
Bore x Stroke 4.134 in. x 2.835 in. (105 mm x 72 mm)
Displacement3 76.28 cu. in. (1250 cc)
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System9 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Down draft intake
Lubrication System Wet-sump, integrated with
powertrain crankcase
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet, A&S (Assist & Slip)
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 11.752 10.969 10.969
• 2nd 7.898 7.371 7.371
• 3rd 6.322 5.900 5.900
• 4th 5.459 5.095 5.095
• 5th 4.889 4.563 4.563
Chassis
Frame Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded
Swingarm Polished, one-piece cast aluminum
Front Forks Wide, 49 mm custom
Rear Shocks Preload adjustable
Wheels4:
• Front- Brushed, Profile Laced Aluminum 19 in. x 3 in. (482.60 mm x 76.20 mm)
• Rear- Machined, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 18 in. x 8 in. (457.20 mm 203.20 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type 4-piston front and rear
• Rotor Type Patented, one-piece floating rotor (front), uniform expansion rotor (rear)
(diameter x width):
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .20 in. (300 mm x 5 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7 mm)
• ABS Option Available
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 4 in. (101.60 mm)
• Rear Wheel 4 in. (101.60 mm)
Performance
Engine Torque5 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 84 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (113.90 NM @ 7000 rpm)
• World 84 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (113.90 NM @ 7000 rpm)
• France opt. Germany 80 ft. lbs. @ 6500 rpm (108.48 NM @ 6500 rpm)
• Japan 77 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (104.41 NM @ 7000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 32°
• Left 32°
Fuel Economy7
(EPA urban/highway test) 34/42 mpg (6.92/5.60 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-Phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 0.8 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 65-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W reflector optics (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system6 (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings
