Hi guys,

When it comes to the Vrod I think you need to look a bit wider. It has changed HDs profile in Europe enormously and I think it was HDs best seller in UK last year.
I ride an 03 RoadKing Classic and an 01 Fatboy, now,but I had one of the 1st Vrods into the UK. It truly is a work of art if I could have afforded to keep her I would have put her in a glass case on the wall. I loved her but I dont think HD designed her for a long term Harley rider like me, but for the I wouldnt be seen dead on a Harley crew (of whom there are many here in Europe) If you have been riding crotch rockets forever it is a big leap to change to a big twin, but the Vrod engine is a real jewel and jap crap riders love it, the VSRCA was still a bit kicked out for them but the change to more of a jockey riding position and it really has shown them a serious new side to HD.
The fact that I do 99% of my riding two up also went against the Vrod (for me) but she will forever hold a place in my dream garage.

Ride safe

roadking

 

I think by 2007 the V rod motor will be in other models, would not suprise me if they put in a dresser with a 6th speed.
Bandit

 

Keep in mind, when you are at the dealers, there are 62 models of Harleys to choose from and that doesn't include the CVO-SE renditions of some models. The V-rod has to buck that Competition. This means there are about 65 potential buyers for the original style and 1 for the V-rod. I think the rod's engine is in some form or another, the future. Remember, we thought the original boatail super glide was way out there at the time too. JMO

 

In my opinion, I think the bike looks pretty sharp. It's not exactly my taste, but I think Harley is trying to attract a different kind of rider. I like a classic look myself. This has a younger look to it. Overall I think it's a nice bike, just gotta give it time.

 

I wonder if the radiator would be as noticable if it was tucked in between the Ultra's lower fairings.

 

Couldn't have said it better myself. The original super glide didn't have the faithful harley owners coming out in droves...it really didn't sell very well. In the end though, it was the inspiration for many models to come.
I do think they are cool looking, and it's a positive that harley is branching out to other areas of the market.

Todd

 

dont care for the v rod, but would give a touring model a second look i agree the engine is definitlly in the future of some of the other bikes. and i dont hear many complaints about how they run

 

Amen!

The VRSC motor is a jewel. What is the MOCO waiting for by not utilizing it in a full-on touring chassis?

 

This is my question also. Personally, I love the technology, have no problem with the radiator (much better looking than most), but would like more comfort and a bigger fuel tank. The bike is filling a niche and being the #6 seller for the MOCO certainly proves that it was not a mistake.

 

I agree. I'm sure the target market for the VRod is different than for the touring bikes.

I kow the guys in the service dept. at two different dealers and they both have the same thing to say abbout the VRod. The only time they see one is for an oil change or some type of scheduled maintenence. They just don't see any problems with them.