Horex VR6 Silver Edition vs Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Horex VR6 Silver Editionstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHorex VR6 Silver EditionHarley-Davidson Night Rod Special
Model year20162017
Price$18,749
Engine1218 cc1247 cc
Horsepower168 hp121 hp
Torque138 Nm111 Nm
Weight221 kg289 kg
Seat height32 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Bremo. 4-piston caliper.Double disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Bremo. 4-piston caliper.Single disc. ABS. 4-piston
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR19 / 240/40-R18

Horex VR6 Silver Edition vs Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Horex VR6 Silver Edition and the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Horex VR6 Silver Edition brings 168 hp in a 221 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special counters with 121 hp at 289 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: