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The Street Rod is a very vivid motorcycle on the road
Verdict – The Harley-Davidson Street Rod is a more mature version of the Street 750. However, it’s not a cruiser motorcycle one would expect from Harley-Davidson. The Street Rod is a motorcycle that plays a role of a weekend fun-to-go ride. It can do city duties while it likes playing around the canyons. It is a motorcycle that will suit very specific people once they understand its character. The Street Rod is very raw and comes at a premium over the Street 750. With a few additional things like better tyres and brakes over the Street 750, the Street Rod is surely appealing. However, one needs to make up their mind to own one as it’s a motorcycle that will take time to get used to!
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MRF tyres, twin discs and USD forks – the Street Rod has a very solid front
What’s Cool
* Retro-street design looks very cool
* Tips into corners like a small naked motorcycle
* Low seat height makes it accessible to all kind of riders
What’s Not So Cool
* Suspension setup is hard for Indian roads
* V-Twin rumble isn’t as loud as one would expect
* Different ergonomics, will not suit each and every rider
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A Harley that loves corners more than the straights
Harley-Davidson Street Rod Specifications
* Engine: 749cc, Revolution-X V-Twin, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Valve
* Power: 68.4 BHP @ 8400 RPM
* Torque: 62 Nm @ 4000 RPM
* Transmission: 6-speed
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Steel Double Cradle
* Suspension: 43 mm USD Forks (Front), Twin Reservoir Shocks (Rear)
* Tyres: 120/70/17 (Front), 160/60/17 (Rear) (MRF)
* Brakes: Twin Discs (Front), Single Disc (Rear), ABS
Harley-Davidson Street Rod Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 2130 mm x NA x NA
* Wheelbase: 1510 mm
* Seat Height: 765 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.1-litres
* Kerb weight: 238 kgs
Testers’ Note:
“The Harley-Davidson Street Rod is more appealing than the Street 750 but the seating position isn’t apt for tall riders. It has good performance, eager handling and improved brakes too but isn’t a very comfortable motorcycle due to the stiff ride quality and seating position. The engine is fast revving though but a better cluster is the need of the hour as newer Harleys offer better consoles.” – Faisal Khan, Editor, MotorBeam.
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