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Akrapovic exhaust, race dash, carbon fiber forks, air suspension–all make this a V-Rod like no other
The custom V-Rod is simply over the top and in a good way
If you’re a regular here, you’d know how much we love featuring custom Harley-Davidsons. And in our experience, the craziest builds often come from places you’d least expect. A fitting example of this claim is Estonia’s Marek Kose Custom Garage which has whipped up a bonkers Harley-Davidson V-Rod inspired by the Mercedes-AMG F1 race car. More importantly, it’s ripe with tons of trick parts enthusiasts can drool over all day long.
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The Custom Harley-Davidson V-Rod Has Unmatched Aesthetics
Mercedes F1-inspired livery on a Harley-Davidson–we bet you’ve never seen this, have you?
One look at the custom V-Rod and you won’t know where to focus your attention. On one hand, there’s the mesmerizing Mercedes W12-inspired livery with a black base coat accentuated by cyan accents and subtle red inserts. On the other hand, there’s the custom bodywork that comprises a muscular belly shroud, sleek fenders, and even a tank-mounted air intake, just like a Formula One car. And if you somehow take your eyes off these, then the custom black and chrome wheels will mesmerize you once again. Meanwhile, rounding things off is a Fat Bob-derived all-LED headlight, custom tail lamp, and upside-down rearview mirrors.
The Custom Harley-Davidson V-Rod Boast Top-Shelf Mechanicals
The custom V-Rod should shatter the earth, thanks to the Akrapovic full-system
Like the aesthetics, Marek Kose Custom Garage has also overhauled the mechanicals. So the 1,245cc, V-twin engine now produces more juice via a full-system Akrapovic exhaust while the custom sprockets help put all this power down. The mill looks fresher too, courtesy of the aftermarket clutch and alternator case. In case you’re curious, the stock V-Rod pumped out 122 horsepower and 87 pound-feet.
All this while, the custom V-Rod rolls on upside-down forks with carbon fiber tubes and Legend air suspension that pairs with aggressive clip-on handlebars and toothed pegs for a sportier riding experience. Once aboard the saddle, you’ll also dig the fully digital race dashboard and edgy reverse rearview mirrors. Finally, since extra ponies require bigger anchors, you now get upgraded Beringer brakes at both ends.
Can You Buy This Custom Harley-Davidson V-Rod?
The sleek rear fender houses a sleek LED tail lamp
Sadly, there isn’t much news on whether this custom V-Rod is up for grabs. But judging from its epic appeal, we’re pretty sure it found takers in a record time. So all we can suggest is to get in touch with Marek Kose Custom Garage and hope they can do something similar for you. Just remember, even if it does, you’ll still have to find a way to ship it to America.
