Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod vs Honda X4 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rodstacks up against the Honda X4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson VRSCD Night-RodHonda X4
Model year20081997
Price$14,995
Engine1250 cc1300 cc
Torque115 Nm
Weight289 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipersSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR19 / 180/55-ZR18

Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod vs Honda X4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night-Rod and the Honda X4 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 Honda X4 counters with its own power figure.

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: