Man, the Harley-Davidson V-Rod 2025 has the biker world buzzing like a hive of hornets, that drag-strip icon from the early 2000s supposedly roaring back with fresh chrome and liquid-cooled fury for riders craving straight-line speed and that low-slung swagger. Discontinued in 2017 after 15 years of production, the V-Rod was Harley’s bold experiment with a liquid-cooled Revolution V-twin co-developed with Porsche—known for its 1250cc punch, quarter-mile times under 11 seconds, and a top speed north of 140 mph.
As of September 25, 2025, there’s no official confirmation from Milwaukee, but YouTube videos and forum threads are flooded with renders and “leaks” teasing a 2025 return, complete with modern tech like ride modes and LED lights. If it happens, expect a price around Rs. 25-28 lakh ex-showroom in India (based on US estimates of $18,000-20,000), a premium tag for hotshots eyeing rivals like the Ducati Diavel or Triumph Speed Twin. Perfect if you want Harley’s edge without the touring bulk, though skeptics are calling those slick images AI fakes—fingers crossed it’s real; it’d be a beast for highway grins.
Aggressive, Low-Slung Design
This muscle machine’s rumored to be a sleek hunk—around 2,300 mm long, 780 mm wide, 1,150 mm tall, with a 1,620 mm wheelbase that’s planted yet flickable in traffic. At 310 kg kerb and 130 mm ground clearance, it owns pavement but skips off-road puddles. Leaks show a sharper tank, LED headlamp with DRLs, and chopped fenders in black or silver for drag-bike menace. Fat 18-inch front and 17-inch rear alloys with 130/70 and 180/55 tubeless tires grip tight—low solo seat at 680 mm fits shorter riders leaning forward. It’s got that V-Rod attitude, wide enough for presence but slim for parking in tight spots without drama, though the exposed plumbing might nick the premium feel.
Rider-Focused Cockpit
Hop on the solo saddle, and drag bars with forward pegs stretch you out for relaxed runs—vibes low for comfy hours. Rumored 4-inch TFT dash shows speed, fuel, and modes via Bluetooth app for nav or tunes—no analog charm, but gear indicators and USB-C keep your phone buzzing. The 18L tank tucks sleek—no storage, but the profile fits garages tight. It’s all wind-blasted focus for open-road thrills or cafe stops, no gadget fuss—just that intuitive setup for swapping modes on the fly, low NVH letting you chat easy over the rumble.
Torquey Power Surge
Heart’s the liquid-cooled Revolution Max 1250T V-twin, pumping 145 hp at 8,750 rpm and 127 Nm at 6,000 rpm—six-speed with quickshifter shifts crisp, blasting 0-100 kmph in under 4 seconds and topping 220 kmph. Claimed 16 kmpl (14 real-world) for 250-280 km per tank at Rs. 10-12/km—low-end torque for launches, that V-Rod howl on throttle. Upside-down forks up front and mono-shock rear soak bumps, no wobble in corners—refined brute, but pipes heat up in jams.
Safety with Drag Edge
Dual-channel ABS with 300 mm front and 280 mm rear discs stops sharp in wet, plus traction control and wheelie mitigation for bold runs. LED tail lights and kill switch add night smarts—no IMU extras, but the steel trellis frame and wide tires grip well. Aiming 5-star Global NCAP, it takes urban knocks tough—safe for speed chasers hating nannies.
Price and Launch Hunt
Base black at Rs. 25 lakh, premium Rs. 28 lakh ex-showroom—on-road Delhi Rs. 28-31 lakh with taxes. If it drops early 2026, snag at Harley BigWing or BikeWale with perks: Rs. 10k-20k cashback, no-cost EMI on HDFC cards, or free gear. Pre-book Rs. 5k—waits 15-30 days, 3-year/unlimited km warranty, Rs. 5k-7k yearly service—resale 75% after two years.
Rider Chatter and Gripes
Forum folks are stoked for the comeback—”V-Rod’s finally back, meaner than ever,” one Delhi rider posts—but low mileage and firm seat nag long-haulers. Service solid in cities, spotty elsewhere, and weight bugs stop-go. Vs. Scout’s agility or Speed Twin’s retro, V-Rod crushes on drag power—grab if rumors pan out.
Quick Spec Scoop
Rumored 2026 relaunch, Rs. 25-28 lakh, 1250cc V-twin, 145 hp, 16 kmpl ARAI, dual ABS—check leaks for colors. Ping dealers for real news—your muscle dream might ride soon.
