Test Drive: Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle

Friend and former coworker Bob recently test drove the Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle, and had this to say:


The V-Rod Muscle is a bad-ass bike.

One thing I noticed is that when you're on the bike, you can't see much of it.

The seating position is odd -- I kind of felt like an ape sitting on it.

In the riding position the parts you can see don't look that cool. But it sounds cool. At stop lights it has a very pleasing rumble and vibration - like a dragster ready to rip through a quarter mile.



My bike [The Magnaceptor -- Ed.] is smooth as butter at idle. Sometimes I can't tell it's running. Boring! The V-Rod has a low, mean growl at full throttle, and plenty of torque.This bike surprisingly had great brakes (dual rotors out front, single rotor in rear). It was heavy and not nearly as nimble as the Magnaceptor. I found it hard to swerve, and different to turn due to the low, drag-style handlebars. This is a good bike in a straight line.

I loved it, but would like it to be more nimble. Its a great cruiser, and would make a nice commuter.

That V-Rod muscle was BAD, but the $19000+ wasn't.

About The Author
Bob has been riding, fixing, and modifying motorcycles since his youth. He has ridden a variety of bikes over the years. Last year he whiled away the winter months by transplanting the motor from a Honda Interceptor into his Honda Magna. He calls the new creation "The Magnaceptor". This is his first contribution to "The ATGATT Rat"