New Harley VRSCF Muscle

phobe · 07-23-2008, 07:10 PM

They're having a hard enough time moving V-Rods... they're gonna have a hell of a time finding homes for these things:

2009 VRSCF V-Rod® Muscle? Model Overview | Roadcarvin? Magazine

Fugly. Love the pontoons... er... pipes.

ND4SPD · 07-23-2008, 07:51 PM

I actually like it. Pretty sexy looking for a Harley!

slickwill · 07-23-2008, 08:01 PM

It's like the ugly, skinny little brother to the V-Max.

BizJetGuy · 07-23-2008, 08:09 PM

Meh.

I've grown to like the taste of Italian kool-aid. All other kool-aid now pales in comparison.

ND4SPD · 07-23-2008, 08:10 PM

Check out the specs: Optional ABS

What's the world coming to? A Harley with fancy electronics?

I'd actually consider one if the price was anywhere near affordable. Im sure it'll be $30k+ just like the current one.

Shenders1 · 07-23-2008, 08:43 PM

I kinda like it.

phobe · 07-23-2008, 08:58 PM

I think it's a mess... Looks like too many ornamental design ideas cobbled together incoherently.

slickwill · 07-23-2008, 09:06 PM

It's not that I think it's that bad, it's just that I think the V-Max is that much better.

luvtolean · 07-23-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

I think it's a mess... Looks like too many ornamental design ideas cobbled together incoherently.

Yep, looks like a very comfused bike to me. Dirt tracker rear, Honda looking pipes, etc etc.

phobe · 07-23-2008, 10:19 PM

Goofy intake scoops, overwrought rad scoops, wierd-ass saddle... just a mess. Like a Harley trying to be a M109R... trying to clone the clone.

Now the XR1200, there's a HD I could own.

phobe · 07-23-2008, 10:20 PM

And ZX-10R indicators.

Purpdust · 07-24-2008, 01:35 PM

What about the fake Rivets on the Air intake Covers and the Front wheel Fairning

BobcatSig · 07-24-2008, 02:24 PM

Agreed, on all accounts. Really, what the hell differentiates it from the V-Rod?
Meh ... Harley. Still the same as it ever was.

BizJetGuy · 07-24-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobcatSig

what the hell differentiates it from the V-Rod?

A few Screaming Beagle bits??

BobcatSig · 07-24-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BizJetGuy

A few Screaming Beagle bits??

Touche. And their weird-ass naming convention ... VRCFYQUXZ err whatev. (I kid, I keeed!)

SerialThriller · 07-31-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I'd actually consider one if the price was anywhere near affordable. Im sure it'll be $30k+ just like the current one.

No wonder they're not selling in your area; they should go for 15-17k!

I understand the VRod sells much better in Europe than here, though.
I agree with the 'clone of a clone' comment. I think this bike looks "metric" for lack of a better term. Yes, the VMax and Warrior come to mind. Who's influencing whom now?

SerialThriller · 08-05-2008, 07:28 PM

Here are some more pics and a review: 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle Review - Motorcycle.com
Overall, I like the aggressive styling, but I think they could have done a better job integrating the radiator. The squared-off shrouds make it look like it was stuck on as an afterthought.

Repeater · 08-05-2008, 10:38 PM

How many of the same bike does harley try to make out of one bike?

Mojave954 · 08-06-2008, 07:41 AM

Everyone will be trying to topple the new VMAX and this looks like HD's weak attempt.

SerialThriller · 10-12-2008, 12:36 AM

All the haters may change their mind thanks to HD's brilliant new ad campaign:
Beauty meets beast in new H-D campaign

www.h-d.com/muscle

07-23-2008, 07:10 PM	#1
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	New Harley VRSCF Muscle They're having a hard enough time moving V-Rods... they're gonna have a hell of a time finding homes for these things: 2009 VRSCF V-Rod® Muscle? Model Overview \| Roadcarvin? Magazine Fugly. Love the pontoons... er... pipes. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

07-23-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,407 Images: 25	I actually like it. Pretty sexy looking for a Harley! __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X "Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door"

07-23-2008, 08:01 PM	#3
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	It's like the ugly, skinny little brother to the V-Max. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

07-23-2008, 08:09 PM	#4
BizJetGuy Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 872	Meh. I've grown to like the taste of Italian kool-aid. All other kool-aid now pales in comparison. __________________ Billy Ray can't rope worth shit

07-23-2008, 08:10 PM	#5
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,407 Images: 25	Check out the specs: Optional ABS What's the world coming to? A Harley with fancy electronics? I'd actually consider one if the price was anywhere near affordable. Im sure it'll be $30k+ just like the current one. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X "Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door"

07-23-2008, 08:43 PM	#6
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 1,026	I kinda like it.

07-23-2008, 08:58 PM	#7
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	I think it's a mess... Looks like too many ornamental design ideas cobbled together incoherently. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

07-23-2008, 09:06 PM	#8
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	It's not that I think it's that bad, it's just that I think the V-Max is that much better. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

07-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#10
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	Goofy intake scoops, overwrought rad scoops, wierd-ass saddle... just a mess. Like a Harley trying to be a M109R... trying to clone the clone. Now the XR1200, there's a HD I could own. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

07-23-2008, 10:20 PM	#11
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	And ZX-10R indicators. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

07-24-2008, 01:35 PM	#12
Purpdust Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: AB-Canada/Rome Italy Age: 34 Bike(s): gsxr 750 Posts: 1,554	What about the fake Rivets on the Air intake Covers and the Front wheel Fairning __________________ "And he added that excessive consumerism prompted Canadians and Americans to chase low prices and send manufacturing jobs to China" Mr. Jarislowsky

07-24-2008, 02:24 PM	#13
BobcatSig Supplier of one-liners and pithy comments Join Date: 05-28-2008 Location: Tragic City, MT Age: 28 Bike(s): CBR 929rr Repsol Posts: 762	Agreed, on all accounts. Really, what the hell differentiates it from the V-Rod? Meh ... Harley. Still the same as it ever was.

08-05-2008, 07:28 PM	#17
SerialThriller ready for some football Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Louisiana Bike(s): HD Posts: 564 Images: 1	Here are some more pics and a review: 2009 Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle Review - Motorcycle.com Overall, I like the aggressive styling, but I think they could have done a better job integrating the radiator. The squared-off shrouds make it look like it was stuck on as an afterthought. __________________ I'd rather be riding One law: Love.

08-05-2008, 10:38 PM	#18
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 530	How many of the same bike does harley try to make out of one bike? __________________ NASMR - National Association for Stock Motorcycle Racing . Really doesn't roll off your tongue the same does it?

08-06-2008, 07:41 AM	#19
Mojave954 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): 08 FJR, 08 R 1200 GS Posts: 921	Everyone will be trying to topple the new VMAX and this looks like HD's weak attempt.

10-12-2008, 12:36 AM	#20
SerialThriller ready for some football Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Louisiana Bike(s): HD Posts: 564 Images: 1	All the haters may change their mind thanks to HD's brilliant new ad campaign: Beauty meets beast in new H-D campaign www.h-d.com/muscle __________________ I'd rather be riding One law: Love. Last edited by SerialThriller; 10-13-2008 at 09:47 AM.

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