Model years: 2006–2008. The Night Rod was introduced in 2006 as the “new hot rod-inspired motorcycle” built around the Revolution engine. The Night Rod has mid controls similar to the 2006 Street Rod. are the only two V-Rod models with mid controls (Rear sets). Straight-shot mufflers helped the Revolution Engine to produce a claimed 120 horsepower (89 kW) at the crank. The Night Rod had a black frame black and chrome engine Brembo brakes slotted aluminum disk wheels and a color-matched fairing. In 2008 the VRSCD Night Rod’s Revolution was increased from 1131 to 1247 cubic centimetres (69.0 to 76.1 cu in) producing a claimed 85 pound force-feet (115 N⋅m) 7000 rpm and peak power of 125 horsepower (93 kW ) at the crank a slipper clutch was also added as was an ABS option. For the 2008 model year the VRSCD was the only remaining VRSC model to still have a 180 mm rear tire or mid-pegs. 2008 was also the final year of production for the VRSCD Night Rod.