Rucker Performance Vandal - 2009 Specifications and Reviews
The 2009 Rucker Performance Vandal is a high-powered custom cruiser built for experienced riders seeking aggressive styling and performance. Its massive 2.4-liter V-twin engine produces 121 horsepower, paired with premium S&S induction and ignition systems. Known for radical aesthetics with a 54-degree rake and rigid rear suspension, it prioritizes character over comfort.
2009
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2009 |
| Model | Rucker Performance Vandal |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | S and S IST |
| Fuel system | Injection. S and S Super G Carb Induction System |
| Power | 121.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 2376.27 ccm (145.00 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Soft-tail Style |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Soft-tail Style |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 330-18 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-21 |
| Rear suspension | Ridgit Shocks |
| Front suspension | Inverted chorme fork |
| Rake (fork angle) | 54.0° |
| Frame type | Rolling thunder |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
121 hp
Peak Power (est.)
5.2s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track10%
City35%
Cornering20%
Daily Riding40%
Touring30%
Passenger20%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This machine suits an experienced rider comfortable with a long, heavy, rigid-framed custom chopper that demands deliberate, low-speed handling skill. |
| Purpose | Built as a bold custom cruiser statement piece with strong V-twin torque, prioritizing style and presence over practicality or agility. |
| Rider Fit | The extreme 54-degree rake, rigid rear end, and massive 330mm rear tire require confident upper body strength and careful weight management at low speeds and in turns. |
| Character | A brash, individualistic rider who wants to be noticed, values raw American V-twin character, and doesn't mind trading comfort and cornering finesse for attitude and torque. |
| Not Ideal For | This is not the bike for riders seeking nimble handling, long-distance plushness, passenger comfort, or any kind of off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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