Last Update: 28 October 2021
The new Harley-Davidson Street Rod motorcycle is a muscular middle-weight built to blitz the city streets. An addition to the Harley-Davidson Street model family, the Street Rod is agile, powerful and tuned for manoeuvring through traffic and congestion. Steeped in tough Harley-Davidson Dark Custom styling, bearing a stance that’s poised and aggressive, the Street Rod always looks ready for action.
The Harley-Davidson Street Rod backs up its performance with a liberal dose of Harley-Davidson Dark Custom styling.
“We made this new bike look tough and aggressive,” said Harley-Davidson Lead Designer Chetan Shedjale. “This aligns with the environment our riders will experience this motorcycle in. The inverted, black-anodized forks and triple clamps along with a new speed screen combine to add visual mass to the Street Rod front end. The increased ground clearance and new 17-inch wheels give the Street Rod an intimidating stance. Finally, a supercharger-inspired air intake and the deeper growl of the exhaust note draw attention to the High Output Revolution X engine.”
The High Output Revolution X 750 engine produces 18 percent more horsepower and 8 percent more torque than the standard Revolution X 750 engine (U.S. and Canada markets only). The new single overhead-cam V-Twin engine features a larger air box, a new dual-throat throttle body, revised four-valve cylinder heads and high-lift camshafts, and a higher-volume muffler. The compression ratio is bumped from 11.0:1 to 12.0:1, and the engine redline is increased from 8,000 to 9,000 rpm.
High-Output Revolution X Engine and Refined Chassis Deliver More Power and Nimble Handling
“We’ve improved air flow and then tuned this new engine to maximize mid-range torque,” said Weber. “It really delivers a punch between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm, power you can always feel and use in real-world riding situations. Liquid cooling helps maintain that performance and rider comfort in stop-and-go urban traffic.”
The new Street Rod chassis is engineered to match the performance of the High Output Revolution X engine. The front end features rigid 43mm inverted forks gripped by a lightweight aluminium triple clamp. Fork rake angle is tightened from 32 to 27 degrees to quicken the steering. Coil-over rear shock absorbers have an external reservoir to increase fluid capacity and improve control. The shocks increase the rear suspension travel by 31 percent, to 4.6 inches. A new swing arm is slightly longer to accommodate the taller ride height, and has new performance-inspired styling. Lean angle is increased from 28.5 degrees left and right to 37.3 degrees right and 40.2 degrees left. The Street Rod rolls on light-weight, 17-inch front and rear Split 7 Spoke Black Cast Wheels and new Michelin Scorcher 21 radial tires. Dual 300mm-diameter front disc brakes deliver confident stopping power. Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) and the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System are factory-installed options for the Street Rod.
“The Street Rod is the most nimble motorcycle in the current Harley-Davidson line-up,” said Weber. “Tires, wheels, suspension and frame geometry are engineered to work together and deliver handling that’s light and precise at all speeds.”
A new seat shape is designed to fit the rider’s contour, and seat height is raised by 3.7 inches, to 29.4 inches, to enhance the rider’s view forward over traffic. A flat, drag-style handlebar puts the rider in a fist-forward posture on the bike. The Street Rod also features new forged foot controls and aluminum foot pegs that are positioned for a comfortable seating position that also makes it easy for riders to get feet down to the ground at stops.
Street Rod styling highlights include a new color-matched speed screen, a short aggressive street fighter-inspired tail, and all-new LED tail lamp and turn signals with a Street Rod signature look.
Harley-Davidson Street Rod Unique Features Overview
- Aggressive, more powerful stance
- Blacked-out front end with black fork gators and black lowers
- Black, 7-Split Open Spoke, Cast Aluminium wheels,
- 17-inch Black nacelle with colour-matched speed screen
- Black drag-style handlebar
- Bar End mirrors
- 3.5-gallon teardrop fuel tank
- Chrome tank medallion
- Blacked-out engine and covers, highlighted fins
- Black 2-into-1 upswept exhaust
- LED stop, turn, tail lights and mini bullet turn signals Premium paint
- Blank canvas for customization Fit
- Two-up seat
- Narrow chassis
- Mid-foot controls with Aluminium foot pegs
- Black drag-style handlebar
- Passenger foot pegs
- Light lift-off force
Function
- Dual piston front and rear brake calipers
- Ergonomic rear brake pedal position
- Wide, ergonomic brake and clutch lever
- Horn bracket relocated behind radiator
- Hot coolant indicator light
- Intuitive hand controls
- Handlebar-mounted 3.5-inch electronic speedometer
- Odometer, trip meter, LED indicator lights for high beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning
- Ignition, fork and gas cap locks
Performance
- High Output Revolution X 749 cc, 60-degree V-Twin engine
- 6-Speed transmission
- Low-maintenance drive belt
- Long travel suspension and specially-tuned shocks
- Dual disc brakes with dual piston caliper
Other Streetrod Options
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)1 (factory installed option)
- Smart Security System2 with hands-free, proximity based security fob and keyless
The Street Rod will be offered in three colour options:
- Vivid Black
- Charcoal Denim
- Olive Gold