The 2014 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle was Harley’s controversial entry into the power-cruiser market, engineered to challenge traditional styling norms with aggressive superbike DNA. With bold, raw drag-strip aesthetics and high-revving performance, this 1247cc liquid-cooled muscle bike was born from a unique collaboration between Harley-Davidson and Porsche. It was built to dominate straight-line highway acceleration while delivering low-slung, ultra-stable high-speed cruising with effortless authority.

Historical Significance & Evolution

• The Revolution Engine: Launched in the VRSC platform to bring water-cooling to Harley-Davidson, the Revolution powerplant integrated dual overhead cams and track-tested architecture from the factory's VR1000 superbike racing program.

• The Muscle Persona: Introduced into the family in 2009, the VRSCF variant brought a wider, more angular appearance distinct from other V-Rods. It featured a stylized fastback rear fender, dual-sided straight exhaust turnouts, integrated mirror turn signals, and a massive 240mm rear tire.

• Late-Era Collectibility: The 2014 model year represents the highly refined, late-stage generation of this liquid-cooled platform. Production of the entire V-Rod family permanently ended in 2017, making clean, original Muscle variants increasingly prized by modern power-cruiser enthusiasts.

Production Run

2009–2017 (This vehicle represents the definitive late-era design)

Styling Platform

VRSCF Muscle (Satin chrome dual side exhausts, stylized airbox)

Factory Upgrades

Brembo triple-disc system with standard/optional ABS

Original MSRP

$15,849 USD (Base Vivid Black; color and two-tone options higher)

Technical Specifications

Engine & Powertrain

• Engine Type: 1247cc (76.1 cu in) liquid-cooled, 60-degree, four-stroke Revolution V-Twin (DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder)

• Performance: 122 horsepower @ 8,250 RPM

• Torque: 87 ft-lbs @ 6,750 RPM

• Bore & Stroke: 105 mm x 72 mm (11.5:1 compression ratio)

• Drivetrain: 5-speed manual gearbox paired with a high-performance hydraulic slipper clutch and a low-maintenance belt final drive

Chassis & Performance

• Suspension: High-strength steel perimeter frame with hydroformed main rails; equipped with 43mm inverted front forks and dual preload-adjustable rear coil-over shocks

• Braking System: High-performance Brembo triple-disc system (Dual 300 mm front discs, single 300 mm rear disc, clamped by 4-piston calipers)

• Curb Weight: 290 kg (640 lbs) dry weight / 305 kg to 307 kg (673 lbs to 677 lbs) running order fully fueled

• Fuel Capacity: 18.9-liter (5.0-gallon) fuel cell structurally positioned beneath the rider's seat to lower the center of gravity

• Top Speed: 224 km/h to 230 km/h (139 mph to 143 mph)