2014 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle | Huby, North Yorkshire

This is a 2014 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle, the liquid-cooled performance cruiser that broke away from Harley's air-cooled tradition. It is known for a long, low stance, a broad 240 mm rear tyre and twin exhausts, one on each side. The angular air-box cover is shaped to echo the air intakes of a muscle car. This bike is black, with a black seat to match. The dark finish gives the chrome and the side-by-side exhausts something to stand out against. The Muscle's tail is tidy, with a short rear mudguard and a side-mounted number plate, so the rear view stays clean. There is a place for a passenger as well as the rider. The wide rear tyre and low stance read clearly in profile, which suits motorcycle-led photography, advertising and music video. Black paint gives fashion and editorial stylists an uncluttered backdrop, and at events the bike holds its own as a static display. It also makes a distinctive escort for a wedding. The bike is based in Leeds, North Yorkshire.