Just exactly how quickly do you need to get to that next red light or speed trap? Despite the engine size offset, these two machines carry very similar stickers. Not only that, but I have come to appreciate performance at least as much as looks, maybe more, and suddenly the VRSC family in general, and Night Rod Special specifically, is much more attractive to me.
That VMAX, on the other hand All images featured on this website are copyrighted to their respective rightful owners. No infringement is intended. TJ Hinton. J got an early start from his father and other family members who owned and rode motorcycles, and by helping with various mechanical repairs throughout childhood.
That planted a seed that grew into a well-rounded appreciation of all things mechanical, and eventually, into a formal education of same. Though primarily a Harley rider, he has an appreciation for all sorts of bikes and doesn't discriminate against any particular brand or region of origin.
He currently holds an Associate's degree in applied mechanical science from his time at the M. Read full bio. Image Source: harley-davidson. With even more power where you least expect it at the top-end. This bike was replaced by the Harley-Davidson V-Rod. Just be careful not to burn your legs on the right hand side pipes.
And besides this is a performance cruiser not a sports bike or tourer. Like a lot of custom bikes carrying this much weight the bike works well by using a fair bit of back brake as well as front. In fact if you really want to you can ride round town in top gear at rpm and 20mph and it will chug a bit yet pull cleanly right the way up to its maximum top-speed. One is to leave the revs down low and ride the 74ftlb of torque short shifting out of every corner and feeling it vibrate a bit as that classic big twin noise booms from the twin mufflers.
But investigate a little more and twist the throttle harder and it feels like the bike has a supercharger. The last rpm kick in so hard you could be on a TLS. There was a recall on a limited number of UK bikes shortly after it was released due to overstressing the engine during checks at the factory.
All the bikes affected had replacement engines fitted. Depreciation is low. You may also consider an original Ducati Diavel. Find the key on the side of the bike turn it all the way forward and the needles of the speedo, tacho and fuel gauge all jump round the dial in a very Japanese way with the rev-counter needle glowing red when it hits the red-line. The bike even comes with a wheelie bar, perhaps as a warning to riders to respect the power of the Destroyer. With the release of Harley Davidson's new Livewire , the company has set its sights making a modern EV sportbike.
Though Harley is known primarily for their antiquated pushrod V-twins, the Livewire is completely electric, giving it instant torque and a very quick three second 0 to 60 time. That kind of acceleration can give even the mighty Destroyer a run for its money, at least for the first few seconds of a race. With EV technology advancing at a faster rate than ever, it won't be long until electric motorcycles are a serious competitor to the sportbike market.
But for those who want a brutally fast V-twin combustion engine under them, the V-Rod Destroyer is the bike for you. Like I said: a good starting point , but not the be-all, end-all right out of the box. Nothing for it. Street-drag bikes with less than 1, cubes or so are hard to find, unsurprising given the nature and demands of the sector.
I was about to abandon my search for an appropriate competitor when the Diavel by Ducati presented itself, and I found myself wondering how I missed it in the first place. A relatively low, inch seat height keeps center-of-gravity at a reasonable height. The aggressive, all-up-front stance, mm wide rear tire and ram-air intake scoops all point to a ride that means serious business. At degrees, the Diavel carries less rake than the degree front end on the Muscle, but the 5. All fairly drag-tastic if you ask me.
Looking at the engines, it is easy to detect the lack of experiential overlap within the high-performance sector between the two manufacturers.
To further exacerbate this offset, the Diavel weighs in at pounds wet, a considerable bit lighter than the Muscle at pounds. What this means is if a bunch of Muscle riders are at the dragstrip and a Diavel shows up, the H-D riders are suddenly competing for second place.
Yeah it sounds harsh, but this is the reality of it, at least on stock bikes. Course, the Diavel comes with all sorts of yummy-goodness in the form of a ride-by-wire throttle that enables the traction-control system and rider modes. I leave it to you to decide where your priorities lie. Anything that turns people on to H-D in general, or motorcycling in general, is a good thing.
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