AEDST Test Ride : the V-Rod


Barcelona, January 3rd 2003


Our Test-Riders Jujo and Rolf and their Teamleader Antonia applied their thorough test procedures to a Harley-Davidson V-Rod. Here's Rolf's final result:

I think I keep my Dear Softail as the V-machine is way to sophisticated for me.

In a more technical note, Jujo then concluded:

Engine: Funny and powerful (120 Km/h with the 2nd gear)
Gas tank: TOOOOOO small
Position: Not comfortable
Handlebar: Not comfortable (too small)
Behaviour on curves: OK (include my opinion ;-))
Bike: Nice to have it as a collectable I think. Not made for me (As Rolf I prefer my Softail)

In general It was nice to have the opportunity to test this new bike (me made a trip of 140 Km).

The best things during the trial were the opportunity to have a ride (for Rolf ;-)) and the beers we had ;-)


Click here to download a video with the V-Rod's sound

( 2.4MB .wmv , right-click to save... ) ,

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