2008 Harley Davidson Night Rod Motorcycle. The 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special is a V-Rod model known for its aggressive styling, blacked-out components, and sporty performance. It features a 1250cc liquid-cooled Revolution V-Twin engine, forward controls, and a wide 240mm rear tire. The Night Rod Special is essentially the darker, more aggressive version of the standard VRSCD Night Rod.
Key Features and Specifications:
Engine: 1250cc liquid-cooled Revolution V-Twin engine producing 121 peak horsepower and 84 ft-lbs. of peak torque.
Chassis: Steel tubular chassis with a rigid-mounted engine as a load-bearing member.
Suspension: 49mm forks and twin rear shocks with adjustable preload.
Brakes: Twin fully floating front discs with Brembo 4-piston calipers and a single rear disc with a Brembo 4-piston caliper.
Wheels: New for 2008 was a Brushed Aluminum Profile Laced front wheel.
Other Features: Drag bars, forward controls, an all-black engine, blacked-out components (fork legs, wide swing arm), black powder coated engine, brushed straight-shot dual mufflers with black end caps and heat shields.
Seat Height: 25.2-inch seat height, making it the lowest VRSC model.
Performance and Handling:
The Night Rod Special is known for its powerful engine and agile handling.
While it's a cruiser, it also has a sporty feel, making it enjoyable for both cruising and more aggressive riding.
The low center of gravity and heavy weight contribute to its balanced handling.
Differences from the Standard Night Rod:
The Night Rod Special features a more aggressive styling with blacked-out components and a contrasting racing stripe paint scheme.
It also has a lower seat height than the standard Night Rod