Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special
2007-2008 | cruiser
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Visual reference
Side profile
- Seat height
- 650 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,705 mm
- Wet weight
- 302 kg
- Category
- cruiser
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- Asset
- Pending
- Dimensions
- -
- License
- -
- Source
- -
Data provenance
Where these numbers came from
Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.
- Geometry status
- Provisional
- Field records
- 20
- Verified fields
- 0/20
- Linked sources
- 20/20
| Field | Value | Source | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheelbaseChassis | 1,705 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Ground clearanceChassis | 127 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Seat contact XRider triangle | 716 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Seat contact heightRider triangle | 650 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Seat lengthRider triangle | 270 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar XRider triangle | 1,125 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar heightRider triangle | 890 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar widthControls | 900 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Foot peg XRider triangle | 1,330 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Foot peg heightRider triangle | 320 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger seat XPassenger | 563 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger seat heightPassenger | 725 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger peg XPassenger | 818 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger peg heightPassenger | 570 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Seat height minimumAdjustability | 650 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Seat height maximumAdjustability | 650 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Wet weightPhysical | 302 kg | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Dry weightPhysical | 289 kg | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Front wheel diameterRendering | 651 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Rear wheel diameterRendering | 649 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
Bike-level reference: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/h-d/harley_davidson_vrscdx_night_rod%2007.htm
Does the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special fit you?
The Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (2007–2008) has a 650 mm seat height. As a rule of thumb, riders with an inseam around 65 cm — roughly 138 cm (4'6") tall — can plant both feet flat at a stop. Around 59 cm inseam you'll be on the balls of your feet, and shorter riders will tiptoe. Enter your own height and inseam in the simulator above to see exactly how you reach the ground on the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special.
Riding position
As a cruiser motorcycle, the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special puts you in a relaxed, feet-forward stance. The simulator scores the exact knee, hip, and elbow angles for your body so you can see how relaxed or aggressive the reach to the bars and pegs will feel.
What is the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special best for?
The Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special is best suited to relaxed, low-seat cruising with a feet-forward stance and easy reach to the ground.
Braking & stopping distance
At 302 kg wet plus a rider, a hard stop from 100 km/h on dry tarmac takes roughly 39 m (about 1.00 g). Stopping distance is grip-limited, so it is set far more by tyres and road surface than by the bike or rider weight.
Fit figures are rules of thumb (flat-foot inseam ≈ seat height); the simulator gives your exact reach and joint angles. Braking is an estimate from wet weight and wheelbase on a dry road.
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