Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special

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Night Rod Special Motorcycle by Harley-Davidson

The Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special is one awesome American made motorcycle featuring sports blacked-out components, brushed aluminum straight-shot dual mufflers, and other sleek styling cues. Drag bars and forward foot controls give the rider an aggressive, stretched out posture. Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts can embrace the dark of night with blacked out street styling and experience the raw power of an all-black finish Harley-Davidson Revolution. engine. A tear up the pavement motorcycle that is not for the timid or the meek. The Night Rod will hit 60mph in a fraction over three seconds before screaming its way up to a top speed of 140mph. If Satan himself road a motorcycle, it would be the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special!

Photos are courtesy of Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Auction Sales

Last update: Tuesday 05/29/2012

2009 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special Specifications

BASE MSRP (United States) $16,699.00

Features
Liquid-cooled, 1250cc Revolution® V-Twin engine
125 hp at 8250 rpm/85 ft. lbs. torque at 7000 rpm
Assist/Slipper Clutch with reduced lever effort
Black powder-coated engine with highlighted fins and black covers
Brushed Straight-shot Dual exhaust with black end caps and covers
Brembo triple-disc brakes
240 mm wide rear tire
Forward controls
Blacked-out mirrors, rear shocks and controls
Black steel frame
Drag-style handlebar
Round reflector-optic headlight
Color-matched headlight nacelle
Black Machined Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 18-inch rear/19-inch front wheels
with orange pin striping
Contrasting racing stripe paint scheme
25.2-inch seat height
Optional ABS

Dimensions
Length 94.40 in. (2397.76 mm)
Overall Width 34.60 in. (878.84 mm)
Overall Height 45.50 in. (1155.70 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.20 in. (106.68 mm)
Rake (steering head) 34°
Fork Angle 36°
Trail 4.50 in. (114.30 mm)
Wheelbase 67.20 in. (1706.88 mm)

Seat Height
With Rider: 25.20 in. (640.08 mm)
Without Rider: 26.30 in. (668.02 mm)

Tires
Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, radial blackwall front and rear):
Front - D208F 120/70ZR-19 60W
Rear - D419 240/40R-18 79V

Capacities
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.93 L) (warning light at approximately 0.5 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.50 quarts. (4.26 L)
Coolant Capacity 2.50 quarts (2.37 L)

Weight:
As Shipped 643 lbs. (291.66 kg)
In Running Order 676 lbs. (306.63 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
Engine Liquid-cooled, Revolution®, 60° V-Twin
Valves 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)
Displacement 76.28 cu. in. (1250 cc)
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System 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 4.899 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 (Black powder-coat finish)
Front Forks Wide, 49 mm custom
Rear Shocks Preload adjustable

Wheels
Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
Front 19 in. x 3 in. (482.60 mm x 76.20 mm)
Rear 18 in. x 8 in. (457.20 mm x 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 4 in. (101.60 mm)
Front 2.90 in. (73.66 mm)

2009 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special 

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