2017 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX - Night Rod Special, THE 2017's ARE HERE!! The dark horse always has the most mystique. The Night Rod® Special model takes the V-Rod to a darker place with blacked out styling across its streamlined front end, cast aluminum wheels, low rise bars and fastback tail section. At its center, you ve got the performance of the liquid-cooled Revolution® V-Twin engine and the confidence that comes from Brembo® dual disc brakes. Bring out your dark side.