2003 Harley Davidson "V-Rod"

Introduced in 2001, the VRSC family bears little resemblance to Harley's more traditional lineup. Designed to compete against Japanese and Italian 'muscle bikes' in the expanding 'power-cruiser' segment, the "V-Rod" makes use of an engine developed jointly with Porsche that, for the first time in Harley history, incorporates overhead cams and liquid cooling. The V-Rod is visually distinctive, easily identified by the 60-degree V-Twin engine, the radiator, and the hydro-formed frame members that support the round-topped air cleaner cover. The Revolution engine is based on the VR-1000 Superbike race program, co-developed by Harley-Davidson's Powertrain Engineering team and Porsche Engineering in Stuttgart, Germany. It is a liquid cooled, dual overhead cam, internally counterbalanced 60 degree V-twin engine with a displacement of 69 cubic inches (1,130 cc), producing 115 hp (86 kW) at 8,250 rpm at the crank, with a 'red line' of 9,000 rpm. It was introduced for the new V-Rod line in 2001 for the 2002 model year, starting with the single VRSCA (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) model.and the 2003 models were included in the 100th Anniversary edition.

This is not only an original V-Rod from the early VRSCA Series but also a rare 100th Anniversary example.What makes this bike truly special, however, is its mileage. The odometer shows only 53 kilometers and the bike's condition is exactly what you might expect of such a low mileage indeed it almost looks like those 53 kms were completed indoors such is its state of cleanliness. Delivered new by Harley Davidson dealer CAPS in Denmark straight into the office of the first owner. It was never registered nor driven on the road, a tradition followed by the second owner.

We tend to steer clear of saying a vehicle is 'as new' but in this case, well, have a look. One for the collector.