Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke72 mmStroke72.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,247 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width160 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width240 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height40 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,440 mmLength2,265 mm
WidthWidth890 mmWidth843 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,089 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,702 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height675 mmSeat Height755 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)302 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.9 lFuel Tank Capacity11.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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