Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006 vs. Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

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Overview - Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006 vs Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006 compared to Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006
Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power200 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,131 ccmDisplacement1,679 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,700 mmWheelbase1,700 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height762 mmSeat Height775 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight280 kgDry Weight310 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.9 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod may be a very special Harley-Davidson, far removed from typical Harley features and straddling the cruiser and sports motorbike worlds, which ultimately explains its low popularity. But even if it is neither fish nor fowl, the Street Rod has a lot to offer. Solid suspension, willing turning behaviour, good brakes, a great-sounding engine and a high maximum lean angle. Anyone who wants to whizz through tight bends without missing out on a certain American flair and V2 charm should take a closer look at the Street Rod. The combination of a sporty chassis, active riding position and powerful V2 certainly has the potential to make the right type of rider happy.

Grandiose V2 engine sound

Ok suspension with sufficient stability even at higher lean angles

Active riding position

Lots of maximum lean angle for a Harley (up to 40°)

Good turning behaviour

Well controllable brakes with sufficient deceleration power, provided the rear brake is also used

Very stiff clutch

Lengthy gear ratio robs the engine of its sporty potential

Numerous chrome components make the Street Rod high-maintenance

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Yamaha V-MAX 2009

Yamaha V-MAX 2009

The big Vmax from Yamaha is a unique bike. This applies to the technical side, with the largest V4 engine in a bike of all time, as well as to the emotional side of riding a Vmax. Few bikes can offer such brute grunt in every riding situation, and even fewer of them are cruisers. Although its stubborn turning behaviour detracts from the riding pleasure, the seating position is quite cramped and the sound could be more indicative of the massive displacement, the propulsion is addictive. The Vmax 1700 is definitely a niche product, but also an absolutely awe-inspiring, unique bike.

Very powerful V4 engine, with an insane amount of torque in every situation

Well-damped suspension

Beautiful workmanship

Very potent brakes

High fuel consumption

seating position rather cramped with a wide leg spread

extremely stubborn steering behaviour of the used test machine

suspension cannot fully suppress movements when leaning

sound of the powerful V4 could be more perceptible

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