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V4max wrote:Here you go:

The engine has the power to produce around 125 hp at 8250 rpm and up to 85 ft-lbs. of touque at 7000 rpm.

It's quite the V-Twin power plant for it's cc size.

I would be surprised to see 125 hp on a Dyno. My V-Max is claimed to have 145 hp but is probably closer to 120. Still good #'s for HD, be interesting to put it up against other "muscle" bikes such as 1st or 2nd generation V max, or the new Ducati Diaval. I have raced (standing start and roll on), a friends older v-rod (not sure what year) on more than one occasion and it has yet to beat me.[/quote]

My '09 vrod puts out good power but nothing to match any vmax! Can't compare the two! Vmax will destroy most bikes on the road!

I know I'm a little late here. I was confused about the "cool wall" and where it was located. Any how I wanted to put my two cents in even if it was a little late. I really like the vrods! Actually I think the radiator is really nice! When I was looking at the vrods, I actually preferred the vrscaw vrod over the muscle because of the riding position. It's one of the most comfortable motorcycles I've been on! Muscle has my vote as awesome!