Table 1. Engine: 2008 VRSC Models
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Number of cylinders
2
Type
4-cycle, DOHC, 60 degree V-Type, water cooled
Compression ratio
11.3-1
Bore
4.134 in.
105.00 mm
Stroke
2.835 in.
72.00 mm
Displacement
76.28 cu. in.
1250 cc
NOTE
Specifications in this publication may not match those of official certification in some markets due to timing of publication printing, variance in testing methods, and/or vehicle differences. Customers seeking officially recognized regulatory specifications for their vehicle should refer to certification documents and/or contact their respective dealer or distributor.
Table 2. Ignition System: 2008 VRSC Models
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Timing setting
Not adjustable
Battery
12 volt, 19 amp/hr, 270 CCA
Spark plug type
10R12A
Spark plug gap
0.035 in.
0.89 mm
Spark plug torque
17 ft-lbs
23 Nm
Table 3. Engine Torque: 2008 VRSC Models
MODEL
TORQUE
VRSCAW (DOM/HDI)
84.00 ft-lbs @7000 RPM
113.90 Nm @7000 RPM
VRSCAW (France opt. Germany)
80.00 ft-lbs @6500 RPM
118.48 Nm @6500 RPM
VRSCAW (Japan)
77.00 ft-lbs @7000 RPM
104.41 Nm @7000 RPM
VRSCD, VRSCDX (DOM)
85.00 ft-lbs @7000 RPM
115.26 Nm @7000 RPM
VRSCD, VRSCDX (HDI)
83.00 ft-lbs @7500 RPM
112.55 Nm @7500 RPM
VRSCD, VRSCDX (France opt. Germany)
78.00 ft-lbs @7000 RPM
105.77 Nm @7000 RPM
VRSCD, VRSCDX (Japan)
79.00 ft-lbs @7000 RPM
107.12 Nm @7000 RPM
Table 4. Capacities: 2008 VRSC Models
ITEM
U.S.
LITERS
Fuel tank
5.0 gal
18.93
Low fuel warning lamp on
1.0 gal
3.8
Oil capacity with filter
4.5 qt.
4.26
Coolant capacity
2.50 qt.
2.37
Table 5. Transmission: 2008 VRSC Models
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Type
foot shift
Speeds
5 forward
Gears
1st, 5th spur gears
2nd, 3rd, 4th helical gears
Table 6. Drivetrain: 2008 VRSC Models
COMPONENT
TYPE
Primary drive
gear
Final drive
belt
Rear sprocket
compensated
Clutch
hydraulic
Table 7. Sprocket Teeth: 2008 VRSC Models
ITEM
DOMESTIC
INTERNATIONAL
Transmission
28
30
Rear wheel
72
72
Ratio
0.42
0.39
Table 8. Gear Ratios: 2008 VRSC Models
GEAR
DOMESTIC
INTERNATIONAL
1st gear
11.752
10.969
2nd gear
7.898
7.371
3rd gear
6.322
5.900
4th gear
5.459
5.095
5th gear
4.889
4.563
Table 9. Dimensions: 2008 VRSC Models
ITEM
VRSCAW
VRSCD
VRSCDX
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheelbase
67.20
1706.88
67.20
1706.88
67.20
1706.88
Overall length
94.40
2397.76
94.40
2397.76
94.40
2397.76
Overall width
34.50
876.30
37.30
947.42
34.60
878.84
Overall height
47.70
1211.58
45.00
1143.00
45.50
1155.70
Road clearance
5.00
127.00
5.00
127.00
4.20
106.68
Saddle height*
26.00
660.40
26.00
660.40
25.20
640.08
*With 180 lb. (82 kg) rider on seat.
Table 10. Weights: 2008 VRSC Models
ITEM
VRSCAW, VRSCD
VRSCAWA, VRSCDA
VRSCDX
VRSCDXA
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight (as shipped from factory)
637
289
641
291
643
291.6
647
293
GVWR
1075
488
1075
488
1075
488
1075
488
GAWR Front
377
171
377
171
377
171
377
171
GAWR Rear
698
317
698
317
698
317
698
317
NOTE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR (maximum allowable loaded vehicle weight) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) are given on a label located on the left frame tube above the front engine cylinder.
Table 11. Tire Sizes: 2008 VRSC Models
MODEL
MOUNT
SIZE
NUMBER
VRSCAW
Front
19 in.
D208F 120/70ZR19 60W
Rear
18 in.
D419 240/40R18 79V
VRSCD
Front
19 in.
D208F 120/70ZR19 60W
Rear
18 in.
D207 180/55ZR18 74W
VRSCDX
Front
19 in.
D208F 120/70ZR19 60W
Rear
18 in.
D419 240/40R18 79V
All 2008 models use Dunlop radial tires only.
Table 12. Tire Pressures: 2008 VRSC Models
MODEL
LOAD
TIRE PRESSURE (COLD)
FRONT
REAR
PSI
kPa
PSI
kPa
VRSCAW, VRSCDX
solo rider
36
248
38
262
rider and passenger
36
248
42
290
VRSCD
solo rider
36
248
38
262
rider and passenger
36
248
40
276
Table 13. Bulb Chart: 2008 VRSC Models
LAMP
DESCRIPTION
(ALL LAMPS 12 VOLT)
BULBS
REQUIRED
CURRENT DRAW
(AMPERAGE)
H-D PART
NUMBER
Headlamp
VRSCAW
low beam
1
4.30
68881-01
high beam
1
5.10
67717-01
Headlamp
VRSCD, VRSCDX
low beam/high beam
1
4.58/5.00
68329-03
Position lamp
international
position lamp
1
0.36
53436-97
Tail and stop lamp
tail lamp
1
0.59
68168-89A
stop lamp
1
2.25
68168-89A
license plate illumination
2
0.33
68193-95
tail lamp international
1
0.42
68169-90A
stop lamp international
1
1.75
68169-90A
license plate illumination international
2
0.37
53436-97
Turn signal lamp
front/running
2
2.25/0.59
68168-89
rear
2
2.25
68572-64B
front/running international
2
1.75
68163-84
rear international
2
1.75
68163-84
Instrument cluster
Illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.