Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod reviews

Great performance harley she loves the back roads and will give those sport bikes something to worry about! broke the drive belt at 5000 miles otherwise no problems. It's a little tall I am on my tippy toes backing her up on level surfaces, on the street the hieght is no problem while driving. long distance riding is hard on wrists and knees if you are not used to this style bike i came from laid back cruisers and it gets to me sometimes. a great fun bike all around! Show less

I've ridden bikes for 24 years , had lot's of jap bikes and never cared much for harley's, there slow, not wellmade and so forth, well the v-rod is a very fun bike the only down size is that it's not made to ride 500 miles a day but an excellent short ride bike and very fast for what it is, needs a bigger gas tank. would highly recomend though not for begginers. Show less

Good power, good comfort, handling much better than my other HD, gets hot in summer but I don't ride when it gets too hot out anyhow, transmission is not as clunky as my Fat Boy that I had before, they fixed a small oil leak from the rocker cover then I had a recall and they put a new engine in, my original motor was mechanically quieter, the brakes chatter some but it stops well, it's a good cruiser and less glitches than the other HDs I've had, a little costly but I used to spend a lot more. Show less

My seventh bike and it's great. If I could have sent a wish list to Harley it would've been a V-rod. A powerful cruiser that loves to to perform. A little buffeting around trucks, but hey it keeps you awake. Harley has entered a new era in style and performance. The V-rod is probably not a good choice for a first time rider. Maybe it is I don't really know, I'm just saying that because I think I would have had trouble but I was a TERRIBLE first time rider. Show less

Clearly the V-rod is a nice bike, and if this is the nice you want to be in, you couldn't have selected a better cruiser. The ride is comfortable, with strong performance, no, make that outstanding performance, and reliability to boot. I've changed my exhaust to the SuperTrapp system with a Harley Davidson Race Tuner Kit which took a great performer to the next level. My only complaint would be that the ground clearance and front rake of the bike limit your ability to work the corners and twisties. But then again, this is a cruiser is it not?? Show less

H-D & Porsche Engineering have designed an excellent performance cruiser. Bike is powerful, light, easy handling, superb looks and simply a blast to ride. Perfect bike for solo riding locally. I will continue using my Valkyrie Interstate for long rides. I now have the best of both worlds; cruising and touring with unique style in both bikes. Show less

My name is Bronson Bryker. I am 19 years old and I got a V-Rod for my High School Graduation present. When I get on that thing and twist the throttle all my troubles are behind me. Excellent in cornering and maneuvering. It's just a blast to ride. Anyway, just letting you guys know if you're considering buying a bike think about a V-Rod, it's worth every penny. Have fun and ride safe. Show less

I don't normally take the time to write reviews; but I feel I should let folks know about this product by H-D, one word: fantastic. I have had my V-Rod since May '02, took delivery at less than MSRP at a time when others were paying a premium- (but that's another story). And I have been very happy from day one, it has been reliable, rides great, and powerful. I took delivery with the Screamin Eagle slip-ons, the K&N air filter and flash. The bike continues to become louder, which I don't care about one way or the other but that seems to be a big deal to some people, I have always like the way it has sounded. It rides real nice and smooth, no vibration and I have ridden over 500 miles in one day and have not had a problem. And that was along mainly back roads and the Blue Ridge parkway. The bike draws attention wherever I go, I am always getting comments like "That is the best looking bike; "Is that a custom, people wave at me with their whole hand, not one finger, and that is after riding this for over a year and a half and it's still happening. It's a big hit at parades and other events I have attended. I have changed to Mobil 1 synthetic oil and it seemed to rev a little quicker and runs cool. I do my own maintenance and the bike has needed very little attention other than oil changes. It has not leaked a drop, other than the time I forgot to tighten the dip stick all the way; I was just in a hurry to get on the road and saw oil on the kick stand at my first gas stop, tightened the dip stick and it solved that issue. Now, this bike does have a small gas tank, and I stop every 100-115 miles to fill up, but I have found that even when I ride with my other Harley buddies they like to stop around that time anyway; for a drink or a bathroom break. Since myself and my friends mainly ride back roads, that's about every hour to hour and a half. I do get over 40 MPG, depending on speed mostly around 42 MPG, so I could go up to 140 before I'd be real close. On one ride to Myrtle Beach for bike week (430 highway miles) I only stopped 3 times and once was for lunch. Of course we stopped because the bagger with the big bore 103ci and I were getting about the same mileage per tank, anyway. This bike does haul butt, I don't do as well gas mileage wise when I am by myself because I have a tendency to get on it too much, and can easily leave most of my friends behind. Overall this is a fun bike and has been very dependable. You do get a little buffeting with the solid front wheel around 18-wheelers; but I have found it really depends on the truck's shape and what they are hauling, some are worse than others; and it sucks to be behind lumber trucks, they drop more crap, but then again that is not an issue only for the V-Rod. I don't use a windshield because I think that's not true riding; I like to feel the wind. But, I do ride with a flip-up full face, for protection. If I were to have to buy another bike it would be another V-Rod, I am very happy with this machine, recommend it highly. Thanks and have fun and ride safe. Dave Show less

It takes riding, better yet, owning a V-Rod to fully appreciate how special this motorcycle truly is. I happily own a 2003 V-Rod and the riding experience gets better and better every time I get on it. I look forward to riding it each and every day. I dislike when it rains and when winter comes, because I have to park it in the garage and drive my SUV. The V-Rod is unlike any motorcycle that I've ever owned. I previously owned a Japanese Motorcycle, nice bike, but the V-Rod is much nicer to ride. Not because it's a Harley-Davidson, I'm not into the name on the motorcycle. I'm into the joyful experience that the motorcycle brings. Before, I was a part-time weekend rider. I would go a couple of weeks without even touching my previous motorcycle. The V-Rod is smooth and powerful. Not only does it look good, it rides better than it looks. Harley-Davidson hit a grand slam home run when they created the V-Rod. The liquid cooled Revolution engine is way ahead of its time. With Porsche's assitance, Harley-Davidson changed the way everyone will look at the forgotten Cruiser market and motorcyles in general. With 115 Horse Power at the crank shaft and 106 RWHP, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds with the stock motor on pump gasoline. Anyone wanting to the experience V-Rod should visit their local Harley dealer and see about taking a test ride. Guarantee it will be an experience that you won't soon regret. Show less

This bike is too beautiful for words. It is an experience to own one. I love my V-ROD. I don't mind the stops for gas every 100 miles as much of my driving is in the city and on interstates. I customized the bike for my 5'6" frame by adding the reduce reach handlebars and foot pegs. I exchanged the seat for a Corbin dual touring saddle with the backrest. I have taken the bike out for several 250 mile cruises and I love it. The V-ROD is smooth, high tech, and sensual. It gets the attention like a beautiful woman. But it is a man's machine but genteel. I like the quiet sound, so un-Harley like. If you want loud pipes, you have many choices. One word of caution, make sure your passenger watches out for the stock exhaust pipes which are very hot and very close. This, too, can be changed if you choose. In fact, like most Harleys, you can change just about whatever you want. Is this bike worth the money? I say, absolutely. Show less