Table 3. Engine: VRSC motorcycle models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC | SPECIFICATION | |
| Number of cylinders | 2 | |
| Type | 4-stroke, V-shaped cylinder arrangement (at an angle of 60 degrees), air-cooled | |
| Compression ratio | 11.3-1 | |
| Diameter cylinder | 4.134 inches | 105.00 mm |
| Move piston | 2.835 inches | 72.00 mm |
| Engine displacement | 76.28 cu. inches | 1250 cm³ |
Note. The specifications given in this publication may not be the specifications officially certified for some markets due to publication delays, differences in testing methods and differences between motorcycles. Customers requiring officially approved specifications for their motorcycle should obtain certified documents or contact their dealer or distributor.
Table 4. Ignition system: VRSC models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC | SPECIFICATION | |
| Synchronization | Unregulated | |
| Battery | 12 Volt, 19 Amp/hour, 270 CCA | |
| Spark plug type | 10R12A | |
| Spark plug gap | 0.035 inch | 0.89 mm |
| Spark plug torque | 17 ft·lb | 23 Nm |
Table 5. Engine Torque: VRSC Models, 2008
| MODEL | TORQUE | |
| VRSCAW (DOM/HDI) | 84.0 ft·lb @ 7000 rpm | 113.90 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| VRSCAW (optimized for France, also sold in Germany) | 80.0 ft·lb @ 6500 rpm | 118.48 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| VRSCAW (for Japan) | 77.0 ft·lb @ 7000 rpm | 104.41 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| VRSCD, VRSCDX (DOM) | 85.0 ft·lb @ 7000 rpm | 115.26 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| VRSCD, VRSCDX (HDI) | 83.0 ft·lb @ 7500 rpm | 112.55 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
| VRSCD, VRSCDX (optimized for France, also sold in Germany) | 78.0 ft·lb @ 7000 rpm | 105.77 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| VRSCD, VRSCDX (Japan) | 79.0 ft·lb @ 7000 rpm | 107.12 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Table 6. Tank capacities: VRSC models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC | US volume measures | LITERS |
| Fuel tank | 5.0 gallons | 18.93 |
| The low fuel warning light starts to light when there is still fuel left in the fuel tank: | 1.0 gallon | 3.8 |
| Oil tank with filter | 4.5 quarts | 4.26 |
| Refrigerant reservoir | 2.50 qt | 2.37 |
Table 7. Transmission: VRSC models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC | SPECIFICATION |
| Type | With foot shift |
| Number of speeds | 5 front |
| Transmission type | 1st and 5th gears - spur gear; 2, 3 and 4 gears - cylindrical helical gear. |
Table 8. Transmission: VRSC models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC OR COMPONENT | TYPE |
| Main drive | Gear |
| main gear | belt |
| Rear sprocket | compensated |
| Clutch | Hydraulically driven |
Table 9. Gear Drives: VRSC Models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTICS A | FOR MODELS SOLD IN THE USA | FOR MODELS SOLD IN OTHER COUNTRIES |
| Transmission | 28 | 30 |
| Rear wheel | 72 | 72 |
| Attitude | 0.42 | 0.39 |
Table 10. Gear ratios: VRSC models, 2008
| BROADCAST | FOR MODELS SOLD IN THE USA | FOR MODELS SOLD IN OTHER COUNTRIES |
| 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 11. Dimensions: VRSC models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC | VRSCAW | VRSCD | VRSCDX | |||
| INCHES | MM | INCHES | MM | INCHES | MM | |
| Wheeled base | 67.20 | 1706.88 | 67.20 | 1706.88 | 67.20 | 1706.88 |
| total length | 94.40 | 2397.76 | 94.40 | 2397.76 | 94.40 | 2397.76 |
Table 11. Dimensions: VRSC models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC | VRSCAW | VRSCD | VRSCDX | |||
| INCHES | MM | INCHES | MM | INCHES | MM | |
| 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 |
| Ground clearance | 5.00 | 127.00 | 5.00 | 127.00 | 4.20 | 106.68 |
| Seat height* | 26.00 | 660.40 | 26.00 | 660.40 | 25.20 | 640.08 |
*With 180 lb driver seated (82 kg)
Table 12. Motorcycle weights and load limits: VRSC models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC | VRSCAW, VRSCD | VRSCAWA,VRSCDA | VRSCDX | VRSCDXA | ||||
| pounds | Kg | pounds | Kg | pounds | Kg | pounds | Kg | |
| Weight of the motorcycle after delivery from the factory | 637 | 289 | 641 | 291 | 643 | 291.6 | 647 | 293 |
| GVWR | 1075 | 488 | 1075 | 488 | 1075 | 488 | 1075 | 488 |
Table 12. Motorcycle weights and load limits: VRSC models, 2008
| CHARACTERISTIC | VRSCAW,VRSCD | VRSCAWA,VRSCDA | VRSCDX | VRSCDXA | ||||
| Pounds | Kg | Pounds | Kg | Pounds | Kg | Pounds | Kg | |
| GAWR, front axle | 377 | 171 | 377 | 171 | 377 | 171 | 377 | 171 |
| GAWR, rear axle | 698 | 317 | 698 | 317 | 698 | 317 | 698 | 317 |
Note. Corresponding GVWR values (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – maximum permissible weight of the loaded motorcycle and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Ratings) – the maximum permissible weights acting on the axles of the motorcycle wheels are shown on the label located on the left of the motorcycle frame tube, above the front engine cylinder.
Table 13. Tire sizes: VRSC models, 2008
| MODEL | MOUNTED ON | SIZE | NUMBER |
| VRSCAW | Front wheel | 19 inches | D208F 120/70ZR19 60W |
| Rear wheel | 18 inches | D419 240/40R18 79V | |
| VRSCD | Front wheel | 19 inches | D208F 120/70ZR19 60W |
| Rear wheel | 18 inches | D207 180/55ZR18 74W |
Table 13. Tire sizes: VRSC models, 2008
| MODEL | MOUNTED ON | SIZE | NUMBER |
| VRSCDX | Front wheel | 19 inches | D208F 120/70ZR19 60W |
| Rear wheel | 18 inches | D419 240/40R18 79V |
All 2008 motorcycle models use only Dunlop radial tires.
Table 14. Tire pressure: VRSC models, 2008
| MODEL | LOAD | TIRE PRESSURE (COLD) | |||
| FRONT TIRE | REAR TIRE | ||||
| PSI | kPa | PSI | kPa | ||
| VRSCAW, VRSCDX | Driver only | 36 | 248 | 38 | 262 |
| Driver and passenger | 36 | 248 | 42 | 290 | |
| VRSCD | Driver only | 36 | 248 | 38 | 262 |
| Driver and passenger | 36 | 248 | 40 | 276 | |
Table 15. Lamp specifications: VRSC models, 2008
| PURPOSE OF THE LAMP | DESCRIPTION (ALL LAMPS ARE 12 V) | NUMBER OF LAMPS REQUIRED | CURRENT FLOW (AMPERE) | CATALOG NUMBER HD |
| Headlight | Low beam | 1 | 4.30 | 68881-01 |
| High beam | 1 | 5.10 | 67717-01 | |
| Head headlight VRSCD, VRSCDX | High/low beam | 1 | 4.58/5.00 | 68329-03 |
| Position indicators comply with international standards | Position indicators | 1 | 0.36 | 53436-97 |
| Motorcycle brake light and tail light | Motorcycle Tail Light Bulb | 1 | 0.59 | 68168-89A |
| Brake light | 1 | 2.25 | 68168-89A | |
| License plate light | 2 | 0.33 | 68193-95 | |
| International Standard Motorcycle Tail Light Bulb | 1 | 0.42 | 68169-90A | |
| Brake light lamp according to international standards | 1 | 1.75 | 68169-90A | |
| License plate illumination according to international standards | 2 | 0.37 | 53436-97 |
Table 15. Lamp specifications: VRSC models, 2008
| PURPOSE OF THE LAMP | DESCRIPTION (ALL LAMPS ARE 12 V) | NUMBER OF LAMPS REQUIRED | CURRENT FLOW (AMPERE) | CATALOG NUMBER HD |
| Turn signal lamp | Front/work | 2 | 2.25/0.59 | 68168-89 |
| rear | 2 | 2.25 | 68572-64B | |
| Front/working, according to international standards | 2 | 1.75 | 68163-84 | |
| Rear according to international standards | 2 | 1.75 | 68163-84 | |
| Dashboard | Illuminated with LEDs. In case of failure, the entire assembly is replaced. | |||