V-Rod

At the October 21 launch, the 2011 Harley V-Rod will be brought down from the skies surrounded by $100,000 in lights designed by Branam Enterprises.

Ellen Sterling: After It's Launched October 21, Jack Armstrong's "Cosmic Starship" Harley Can Be Yours For $1.1 Million Ellen Sterling 2010

Now, to be clear, the Japanese-brand bruiser cruisers came first, and Harley answered with the V-Rod in 2001.

Italy's Multicultural Motorcycle Dan Neil 2011

As a rough analogue to a Harley-Davidson V-Rod, the Diavel is more than surprising; it's a radical exercise in multiculturalism.

Italy's Multicultural Motorcycle Dan Neil 2011

At the October 21 launch, the 2011 Harley V-Rod will be brought down from the skies surrounded by $100,000 in lights designed by Branam Enterprises.

Ellen Sterling: After It's Launched October 21, Jack Armstrong's "Cosmic Starship" Harley Can Be Yours For $1.1 Million Ellen Sterling 2010

This class of bike includes the V-Rod, the Suzuki Boulevard M109R, the Star VMax, the Victory Hammer S and a couple of other huge honking bikes I wouldn't be caught dead on.

Italy's Multicultural Motorcycle Dan Neil 2011

My husband and I race Harley-Davidson V-Rod Destroyers (Drag Bikes) and would be interested in talking to you about doing a photo shoot.

Bikers At Buffalo Airways – Part II » Dave Brosha Photography 2009

With engineering and styling help from Porsche, Harley's V-Rod broke new ground in motorcycle design and engine horsepower and reliability.

Steve Parker: Huff Post Exclusive! 2010 Porsche Panamera sedans take on Southern California freeways 2009

Designed with help from Porsche Engineering, the V-Rod was Harley's first bike to combine fuel injection, overhead cams and liquid cooling, and delivers 115 horsepower.

Steve Parker: Is Harley-Davidson the Next Casualty? 2009

In fact, Porsche engineered and styled the powerplant for the 2001 Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) V-Rod bike, the two-wheeler which brought the Milwaukee company into the 21st century as far as engine design, horsepower and dependability.

Steve Parker: Huff Post Exclusive! 2010 Porsche Panamera sedans take on Southern California freeways 2009

Beginning with a steam powered model from 1894 to Harley-Davidson's move away from air cooled motors when they introduced the V-Rod in 1994, this site really gives a pretty complete history of the sport.

Creating, Managing & Pres. Dig. Assets: The Motorcycle Museum or "think spring" 2006