Harley Davidson V-Rod (Night) Special – VRSCDX

The Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special has been redesigned and given updates and upgrades starting with the black split 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels that are three pounds lighter than before. It has been given a tapered tail section with a flush mounted LED taillight, pull back handlebars which brings the controls closer to you. It has been given forward mounted rider footpegs for reduced reach, inverted front forks and more.

Specifications

Year	2012
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Model	V-Rod (Night) Special - VRSCDX
Engine Type	Revolution, 60° V-Twin
Engine Displacement	1250cc
Bore Stroke	105 mm x 72 mm
Cooling	Liquid-Cooled
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition	Electronic
Starting System	0.08 kw electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Belt, 72/28 ratio
Rake Trail	34° / 5.6 in.
Seat Height	26.7 in.
Wheelbase	67.0 in.
Front Suspension	4 in. travel
Rear Suspension	2.9 in. travel
Front Brake	4-piston Patented, one-piece floating rotor
Rear Brake	4-piston uniform expansion rotor
Front Tire	120/70ZR-19
Rear Tire	240/40R-18
Fuel Capacity	5.0 gal.
Dry Weight	670 lbs. (Wet)
MSRP	$15,299

Victory Hammer 8 Ball

The Victory Hammer 8 Ball is a fully loaded cruiser with a powerful 106 cubic inch Freedom V-twin with a six speed overdrive transmission. It comes with 250 millimeters of rear tire. The Victory Hammer 8 Ball has blacked out pipes and headlists and a removable cowl.

Specifications

Year	2013
Manufacturer	Victory
Model	Hammer 8 Ball
Engine Type	50° Freedom V-twin, four-stroke
Engine Displacement	1731cc
Bore Stroke	101 mm x 108 mm
Cooling	Air/Oil-Cooled
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle body
Ignition	Electronic
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Six-speed overdrive constant mesh
Final Drive	NA
Rake Trail	33° / 5.5 in.
Seat Height	26 in.
Wheelbase	66.5 in.
Front Suspension	Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in. travel
Rear Suspension	Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, 3.0 in. travel
Front Brake	300 mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake	300 mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	130/70-18
Rear Tire	250/40-18
Fuel Capacity	4.5 gal.
Dry Weight	NA
MSRP	$14,499

Triumph America

The Triumph America has had a few updates this year to make it aesthetically pleasing to ride. it has a lowered seat height of 27.1 inches which will allow for almost anyone to put there flat feet on the ground for support and control while stopped. It is lightweight at 550 pounds, has a long wheelbase of 63.6 inches and an 865cc DOHC, parallel-twin engine for power.

Overview

From a cross-town hop to an intercontinental tour, the America LT will take you there in style. Based on the engine, chassis and legendary styling of Triumph America, the LT adds a layer of touring capability and an enviable range of factory fitted extras designed to make those distrances a breeze. All the while maintaining the traditional deep chrome and polished detailing demanded of a classic cruiser, of course.

Styling:

Engine

Striking machined fins picks out the distinctive parallel twin shape, while chrome engine covers are offset against jet-black barrels and crankcases. A pair of wide, dramatically splayed exhaust pipes dominate the LT's front three-quarter profile with their classic 'header-run' following a straight line from the throttle bodies through to the headers. Triumph parallel twin heritage for all to see and admire.

Chassis

Swept-back classic styling, characterized by details such as the dramatic slab top yoke, center-mounted white-faced speedo, large single headlight, chrome tank console housing and filler cap, and hand-painted tanks and mudguard coachlines.

Engine:

Performance
Built to be ridden, not just to look good. The America's 865cc parallel-twin puts out a healthy 61PS with strong torque at low revs, peaking at 72Nm at just 3300rpm. Ideal for urban cruising at low speed revs at motorway speeds, even with a passenger or luggage on board.

This vertical twin is a true original. Drawing on Triumph heritage from fifties and sixties parallel twins and coupling that with modern technology and build standards, the engine in the America has a laid-back riding character that is unique to the cruiser world.

Configuration
Straight away people notice the America's unmistakably British style. Its pair of cylinders stand upright and proud and make a powerful statement. And, being air-cooled there's no radiator to spoil the view.

Chassis:

Suspension
With forks raked out at a shallow angle and feature polished shrouding and silver legs that match the chrome springs and covers of the laid-down, twin rear shocks. The America's suspension works hard to provide laid-back comfort and road feedback in true cruiser style.

Handling
Long, low and stable like a cruiser should be.

Everything about the America's chassis is focussed on balance and Triumph has matched each component carefully to maintain that steady, intuitive feel.

As a result, it's agile enough for an exciting ride when the road gets interesting and is more capable through the corners than most of its rivals.

It's so well-balanced that it is ideal for inexperienced riders as well as a satisfying cruise for those with a lot of miles behind them.

Brakes
Never too sharp or intimidating, braking is looked after by single discs front and rear to provide plenty of stopping force, whilst maintaining the overall balance of the chassis so every moment of your ride is confident and controlled.

Wheels and Tires
The cast aluminum wheels are small in diameter. 16 and 15 inches front and rear and fitted with chunky, deep sidewall tyres for a classic cruiser look and a more comfortable cushioned ride.
Seat Height
A seat height of just 690mm makes the America easy to control when gliding through traffic or parking. In fact, the set-up suits many riders that find other bikes too tall. Whatever your height though, easy positioning of the bars, seat and footrests means you'll quickly find your most relaxed and comfortable cruising posture.

Riding Position
As a pure unadulterated cruiser, your riding position should be upright, laid back and spacious. But never at the expense of comfort and sheer riding pleasure. So the America's bars hang high back so that the controls are closer to you. And Triumph has set the footrests far enough for comfort, without being too much of a stretch. Putting you in firm, confident control of your bike during busy urban riding or long-distance travel.

Footboards
High-quality aluminum foot-boards and removable skid plates come with a classic heel / toe gear shift, positioning the rider's feet for maximum comfort and control.

Saddlebags
At the back, the America LT's generous leather panniers are showerproof and come with metal buckles over durable, easy-to-use plastic clips.

Windshield
The tall wind-shield deflects the worst of the weather and is easily detachable (via a pair of spring-loaded levers at each side of the screen) to achieve a completely alternative look.

Back Rest - Sissy Bar
Triumph added a pillion backrest to add all day comfort for your passenger too.

Specifications

Year	2013
Manufacturer	Triumph
Model	America
Engine Type	DOHC, parallel-twin, 270º firing interval
Engine Displacement	865cc
Bore Stroke	90 mm x 68 mm
Cooling	Air-Cooled
Compression Ratio	NA
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Ignition	Electronic
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Five Speed
Final Drive	X ring chain
Rake Trail	33º / 5.62 in.
Seat Height	27 in.
Wheelbase	63.6 in.
Front Suspension	KYB 41 mm forks with polished stainless steel shrouds and painted lowers
Rear Suspension	KYB chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 3.7 in. rear wheel travel
Front Brake	Single 310 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake	Single 285 mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Front Tire	130/90R-16
Rear Tire	170/80B-15
Fuel Capacity	5.1 gal.
Dry Weight	550 lbs. (Wet)
MSRP	$8,299

Yamaha Road Star S

The Yamaha Road Star S has the chrome forks, covers and clamps, switch housings and brake / clutch levers and more. You will get the two-piece adjustable heel / toe shifter and it also has a large floorboards for comfort. It is claimed that you can get up to 36 mpg's on the Yamaha Road Star S with the 4.8 gallon fuel tank.

Key Features

The Road Star S gets a chromed out front end including chrome forks, fork covers, clamp forks, housings switches, and brake / clutch levers as well as stainless steel braided throttle and clutch cables.
Electronic fuel injection provides easy cold starting and flawless fuel delivery at nearly all altitudes and in almost any conditions.
102-cubic-inch (1670cc) V-twin powered beauty in a long and low hardtail-look frame, with plenty of customization potential built in. Modern engineering and materials, including ceramic-composite cylinder liners for superior heat dissipation.
Air cooling, hydraulic valve lifters, and belt final drives reduce maintenance requirements to a minimum.
Estimated 36 mpg * means this cruiser is in for a long haul between fill-ups.

The Star® Accessories Catalog is full of high-quality parts that invite Star owners to fully express their individuality.

Engine

102-cubic-inch (1670cc) air-cooled, pushrod OHV 48-degree V-twin pumps out huge amounts of torque barely off idle for brisk acceleration and fantastic cruising performance overall.
Computer-controlled fuel injection monitors multiple engine parameters to calculate the perfect mixture under most all conditions.
Air cooling, hydraulic valve lifters and belt final drives. Reduces maintenance requirements to a minimum.
Smooth-shifting transmission delivers outstanding cruising performance with low rpm at highway speeds.
Dry sump lubrication system uses a handy spin-on filter and helps centralize mass by helping keep the overall engine height to a minimum.
Electric starting system features solenoid-activated auto-decompressor for easy, dependable starting.
Two-into-two exhaust system features beefy, staggered shotgun dual pipes putting out a soulful V-twin exhaust tune.

Chassis And Suspension

Solid-mounted engine housed in specially designed rigid-look, double-cradle frame features a 32-degree rake style.
Extra-long 66.5-inch wheelbase creates long and low retro profile, added rider comfort for a great ride.
Telescopic 43mm front forks with stainless-steel covers and 5.5 inches of travel stylishly smooth out the bumps.
Out-of-sight link-type, preload-adjustable rear shock provides 4.3 inches of wheel travel for great handling and a plush ride.
16-inch cast wheels shod with tubeless tires for a classic look while providing confidence-inspiring handling and excellent grip.
Dual 298mm front disc brakes feature four-piston calipers with aluminum pistons and sintered brake pads for strong, linear stopping power, backed up by a 320mm single rear disc.

Lightweight and high-strength final drive belt provides long life and quiet operation.

Additional Features

Industry-leading Star family fit and finish mean lustrous paint and extensive chrome accents that make a machine as stunning as it is powerful.
Ultra-thin, tank-mounted speedometer features a stylish design and provides easy reading of the odometer, dual tripmeters, clock and fuel gauge as well as low fuel, high beam, turn signal, neutral and engine diagnostic indicator lights.
LED taillight and clear turn signal lenses with amber bulbs for a custom look, great visibility and reduced current draw.
Full-size floating-type rider floorboards with replaceable wear pad are roomy and comfortable.
A two-piece adjustable heel / toe shifter and braided stainless clutch and throttle cables add even more comfort and style.
4.8-gallon fuel tank with low-fuel warning light means exceptional cruising range.
Seat and fork locks are integrated into the main ignition switch for extra convenience.
Handy underseat helmet holder.
Powerful 12V 60/55-watt halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.
12V 12-amp-hour maintenance-free battery provides fuss-free, dependable starting.

Stainless steel braided throttle and clutch cables.

Specifications

Year	2014
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	Road Star S
Engine Type	48° V-twin, pushrod OHV, four valves per cylinder
Engine Displacement	1670cc
Bore Stroke	97 mm x 113 mm
Cooling	Air-Cooled
Compression Ratio	8.4:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Five-speed, wide-ratio; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive	Belt
Rake Trail	NA
Seat Height	27.9 in.
Wheelbase	66.5 in.
Front Suspension	43 mm fork; 5.5-in. travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock; 4.3-in. travel
Front Brake	Dual hydraulic disc, 298 mm
Rear Brake	Hydraulic disc, 320 mm
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	150/80-16
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gal.
Dry Weight	743 lbs. (Wet)
MSRP	$12,990

Yamaha Raider SCL

The Yamaha Star Raider SCL is a custom limited production bike with stainless steel braided lines, blacked out components and a genuine leather seat. It has applied to it the new dark Matte Iron paint and has oxidized titanium coated fork tubes. Only about 500 models of the 2014 Yamaha Star Raider SCL will be produced.

Design

The low 27.4-inch seat height and an almost 71-inch wheelbase give the Raider a long, low profile. The tank-mounted instrumentation includes analog speedometer and fuel gauge, along with twin digital tripmeters, odometer and self-diagnostics. Lighting details include a multi-reflector headlight, an LED taillight, and custom amber LED turn signals behind clear lenses let's "see-and-be-seen" for safety's sake. The deep-scoop, butt-cradling sculpted seat and pullback handlebars make for a comfortable, easy-cruisin 'rider triangle. Components on the "S," such as the triple clamps, fork sliders, air box and engine covers, headlight housing and handlebar risers, get a little bling that distinguished it from the base Raider.

Chassis

Yammi gave the Raider a 33-degree steering head, and the triple tree that has a six-degree offset to give the front forks a remarkable-for-a-stock-bike 39-degree total rake . This rake, coupled with the 4.72-inch trail, makes the bike track well on the straights, while still comfortable for highway trips.

Beefy and stiff 46 mm fork tubes take care of the front end, and a hidden monoshock supports the swingarm giving the rear a clean look. The front suspension travel is a comfortable 5.1 inches, but the rear only allows for 3.5 inches, making her a little stiff especially when carrying a passenger or well-laden bags.

Monoblock brake calipers work with the dual-front 298 mm discs and the 310 mm rear disc to provide the 730-pound curb weight plus rider braking power to control. Speaking of control, the ample contact patches afforded by the big 120 / 70-21 front wheel and the fat 210 / 40-18 rear wheel give you plenty of traction where it counts. This 210-series rear tire is the biggest Yammi has installed on a bike up to this year.

Drivetrain

The air-cooled, 48-degree V-twin engine in the Raider cuts a distinct American figure, and on the "S", it draws the eye with chrome accents and 'jeweled' cooling fins over black paint. It's a big engine with a voluminous displacement of 1,854 cc, and we do like us some big engines on this side of the pond.

Four pushrod-actuated valves lets these big lungs breathe while the dual spark plugs handle efficient flame propagation, all being fed by the twin-bore, computer-controlled fuel injection system. Yammi used ceramic-composite plated pistons and pressurized oil jets to aid in the air-cooled engines.

The fetching chrome exhaust system helps to boost torque while the integral three-way catalyst and O2 sensor keeps emissions under control.

Specifications

Year	2014
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	Raider SCL
Engine Type	V-twin OHV, 4 valves/cylinder
Engine Displacement	1854cc
Bore Stroke	100.0 mm x 118.0 mm
Cooling	Liquid-Cooled
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Fuel System	Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starting System	Electric
Transmission	Five-speed multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive	Belt
Rake Trail	NA
Seat Height	27.4 in.
Wheelbase	70.9 in.
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel
Rear Suspension	Swingarm; 3.5-in travel
Front Brake	Dual hydraulic disc, 298 mm
Rear Brake	Hydraulic disc, 310 mm
Front Tire	120/70-21
Rear Tire	210/40-18
Fuel Capacity	4.2 gal.
Dry Weight	750 lbs. (Wet)
MSRP	$16,990

Honda Interstate

The Honda Interstate includes a powerful V-twin engine that gives an abundant amount of torque, floorboards that are full size, a windscreen for protection from the wind, and leather hardcover saddlebags for the longer trips. It also comes with a heel-toe shifter, and a low seat for the added control at stops.

Overview

A cool, custom bike. The open road. And a week off. Does life get any better? Maybe-if that bike's a Honda Shadow Interstate. With the Interstate you get the best of all worlds. For cruising or everyday riding, the Interstate has a clean, progressive style, plenty of motor and a look that is going to make a big impression everywhere you ride. But add in a little vacation time and the Interstate is happy to stretch its legs and take you wherever you like, even if it's a couple thousand miles away.

The Interstate's 1312cc V-twin engine generates plenty of low-end torque for urban rides, but is big enough for multi-day trips on long highways or over mountain passes. Shaft final drive gives you a clean, crisp look on the street, but its maintenance reducing features.

Everywhere you look, the Interstate offers the details that set it apart: roomy floorboards, leather-clad saddlebags, custom windscreen. And best of all? A look nothing else can touch.

Specifications

Year	2014
Manufacturer	Honda
Model	Interstate
Engine Type	52° V-twin, SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Engine Displacement	1312cc
Bore Stroke	89.5 mm x 104.3 mm
Cooling	Liquid-Cooled
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Fuel System	PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, one 38 mm throttle body
Ignition	Digital with 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting System	Electronic
Transmission	Five-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Rake Trail	33° / 4.6 in.
Seat Height	26.8 in.
Wheelbase	70.3 in.
Front Suspension	41 mm fork; 4.0 in. travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock; 3.9 in. trave
Front Brake	Single 336 mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	296 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire	140/80-17
Rear Tire	170/80-15
Fuel Capacity	4.4 gal.
Dry Weight	712 lbs.
MSRP	$13,240

Honda Fury Chopper

The Honda Fury is a chopper with a V-twin engine with fuel injection instead of a choke. It has alloy wheels with the 200 series tires in the rear, a low seat height for added control while stopped at a light giving more of the chopper feel and a long fork in the front. The Honda Fury has also been equipped with an aluminum swingarm for less added weight.

The Fury gets the wild side of Honda out for everyone to see and enjoy. No VTX or Shadow model has ever featured the engine sibling - the VTX 1300 - and feeds it through an advanced PGM-FI system.

Apparently that's all that should surprise us, but something about the eccentric scenario created by Honda. You take a look at the bike and enjoy finally seeing a veritable Japanese custom motorcycle in front of your eyes and there's that shaft final drive ruining it all. Why? The only explanation is the fact that Honda people can not abstain themselves from delivering a product that is as reliable as they know they can deliver and simply said "the hell with belt drive" and the result is not bad at all, just a little hard to get used seeing.

The transmission is a five-speed unit, like on all the custom bikes, making the Honda Fury ideal both for boulevard and highway cruising, although it's a Honda incineration for the Honda Genuine Accessories department.

What's probably the best of it apart from the bulletproof engine and tranny package is the 38-degree rake. This makes the exposed frame and slim fork suddenly look good, but there's plenty more to this bad boy and it involves style and attitude.

Competition

Honda's move was a very calculated one and they entered the category in which they had the least chances to fail. For example, if they would have taken the VTX 1800 engine, fuel injected it and have it power a custom bike, the Star Raider and Raider S would have still enjoyed a big share of the market though I do not doubt Honda's abilities to make a change in that concern. On the other hand, the Shadow engine was simply too small and the Vulcan 900 Custom already present on the market.

Benefiting of the "class leader" Fury 1300 as we reckon that an 1800cc and 750cc (or maybe 900cc) models will soon follow.

Exterior

If technically the Fury does not radically stand out, stylistically, it is a trendsetter for the Japanese crowd. No other manufacturer before Honda Yamaha and Kawasaki because they deliver cruiser derived models, not choppers. Actually, I'm wondering if chopper builders in the United States would have pulled it through in an outstanding manner.

As seen, designers had the simplest approach to it and the Fury seems like a stripped down to its bare necessities although it is not a modified cruising motorcycle, but an all-new chopper. Like on all such motorcycles, the engine is the centerpiece. In this case, a 1,312cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin fully covered in chrome shines beautifully at the middle of the 71.24 inches wheelbase, the longest know of any production bike ever.

The right side two-into-two exhaust is nicely contoured around the engine and gearbox while the silencers try to create that illegal look while still meeting EPA (CARB in California) emission regulations. With the radiator positioned in between the frame's A-shaped pipes, the Fury looks like a no-gap between the front cylinder and gas tank? Not sure what to think, but as long as it makes a point for the 38-degree caster angle, I totally dig it.

Specifications

Year	2014
Manufacturer	Honda
Model	Fury
Engine Type	52° V-twin, SOHC; three valves per cylinder
Engine Displacement	1312cc
Bore Stroke	89.5 mm x 104.3 mm
Cooling	Liquid-Cooled
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Fuel System	PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, one 38 mm throttle bod
Ignition	Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting System	Electronic
Transmission	Five-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Rake Trail	32° / 4.0 in.
Seat Height	26.9 in.
Wheelbase	71.2 in.
Front Suspension	45 mm fork; 4.0 in. travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock w/adjustable rebound-damping, 5-position spring-preload adjustability
Front Brake	Single 336 mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 296 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	200/50-18
Fuel Capacity	3.4 gal.
Dry Weight	663 lbs. (Wet)
MSRP	$13,390