Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod vs Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rodstacks up against the Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson VRSCD Night-RodHarley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod
Model year20082007
Price$14,995$19,995
Engine1250 cc1573 cc
Torque115 Nm117 Nm
Weight289 kg289 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipersSingle disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipersSingle disc. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR19 / 180/55-ZR18 120/70-ZR19 / 240/40-R18

Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod vs Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod and the Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod brings its published horsepower in a 289 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson VRSCX V-Rod counters with its own power figure at 289 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: