List of Harley-Davidson motorcycles
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A list of motorcycles produced under the Harley-Davidson brand.
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[edit] Pre-war
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models 0, 1 (Named retroactively in 1908) | 24.74 cu in (405.4 cc) IOE single | Construction began in 1903; sold as production models in 1904–1905 | Single-downtube bicycle-like frame, direct leather belt drive, rear coaster brake. |
| Models 2, 3 (Named retroactively in 1908) | 26.8 cu in (439 cc) IOE single | 1906–1907 | Featured a dual-spring front-end suspension. |
| Model 4 | 26.8 cu in (439 cc) IOE single | 1908 | Larger front fork, tires, and fenders. |
| Models 5, 6 | 30.16 cu in (494.2 cc) IOE single | 1909–1910 | Models 5 and 5A had 28-inch (71 cm) wheels, the former with battery ignition and the latter with magneto ignition. 5B and 5C models offered the same choice of ignitions, with 26-inch (66 cm) wheels for shorter riders. Model 6 series added an idler arm. |
| Model 7D | 49 cu in (800 cc) 45° IOE V-twin | 1911 | |
| Models X8D, X8E | 60.32 cu in (988.5 cc) 45° IOE V-twin | 1912 | "X" model name designated rear-wheel clutch. "D" indicated belt drive; "E" introduced chain drive for the first time. The frame was redesigned to be lower-slung and had a spring suspension in the rear downtube. |
| Models 9A, 9B | 34.47 cu in (564.9 cc) IOE single | 1913 | Model 9A was belt-drive-equipped; 9B, chain-drive. The updated single-cylinder motor used a mechanical intake valve, like that first introduced on the V-twin model. |
| Model 10F | 49.48 cu in (810.8 cc) 45° IOE V-twin | 1914 | The two-speed transmission was introduced and showcased on this model, along with a step-starter, enclosed intake valve, a primary chain drive, and optional sidecar. |
| Model 11F | 61 cu in (1,000 cc) 45° IOE V-twin | 1915 | Three-speed transmission and electric head- and taillights debuted on this model. |
[edit] Hummer/American Lightweight
Main article: Harley-Davidson Hummer
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 125 | 125 cc two-stroke single | 1948–1952 | Copy of DKW RT 125 given to Harley-Davidson as war reparations. More than ten thousand were sold in the first year of production. |
| Model 165 | 165 cc two-stroke single | 1953–1959 | Replacement for the Model 125, with larger engine. |
| Hummer | 125 cc two-stroke single | 1955–1959 | Redesigned "B" engine with the old 125 cc capacity. Extremely basic specification: no battery, horn operated by rubber bulb, no turn signals, no brake light. Last 125 cc American Lightweight. |
| Super 10 | 165 cc two-stroke single | 1960–1961 | Replaced Model 165 and Hummer, used 165 cc version of the "B" engine. |
| Topper | 165 cc two-stroke single | 1960–1965 | Scooter with fiberglass body, pull-start "B" engine, and continuously variable transmission, but no engine fan. |
| Ranger | 165 cc two-stroke single | 1962 | Off-road motorcycle without lights or front fender. Extremely low gearing. Made one year only. |
| Pacer | 175 cc two-stroke single | 1962–1965 | 175 cc replacement for the Super 10. A new frame with rear suspension was introduced in 1963. |
| Scat | 175 cc two-stroke single | 1962–1965 | Dual-purpose motorcycle based on the Pacer. The Ranger's low gearing was optional. Was switched to the sprung frame along with the Pacer in 1963. |
| Bobcat | 175 cc two-stroke single | 1966 | Last American Lightweight, made one year only. Only American Lightweight made with a standard dual seat. One-piece ABS resin bodywork covered the tank and rear tyre and supported the seat. |
[edit] Aermacchis sold as Harley-Davidsons
Aermacchi motorcycles sold in US with Harley-Davidson badging.
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 250 cc OHC single | 1961–1968 | Sold in "C" and "H" versions. |
| M-50, M-50 Sport | 50 cc two-stroke single | 1965-1966 (M-50) 1966 (M-50 Sport) |
Urban commuter bikes. M-50 was a single-seat step-through, M-50 Sport had a conventional gas tank and a dual seat. |
| M-65, M-65 Sport | 65 cc two-stroke single | 1967-1972 | Enlarged versions of M-50s. |
| Rapido | 125 cc two-stroke single | 1968-1972 | |
| SS350 | 350 cc OHC single | 1969–1974 | Sprint with larger engine. |
| SX350 | 350 cc two-stroke single | 1975-1978 | Two-stroke replacement for the SS350 |
[edit] Touring
Main article: Harley-Davidson FL
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL Hydra Glide | 1,200 cc | 1949–1957 | Discontinued after nine years in production. |
| FL Duo Glide | 1,200 cc | 1958–1964 | Discontinued after seven years in production. |
| FLH Electra Glide | 1,200 cc (1965–1980), 1,340 cc (1978–1993) | 1965–1993 | Fitted with the Panhead engine in the first year of production with an electric start, the Shovelhead engine in the second year of production, and the Evolution engine after 18 years in production. |
| FLHS Electra Glide |
[edit] 45 / K-series / Sportster
Main article: Harley-Davidson Sportster
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-series (45 solo) | 739 cc flathead | 1929–1932 | First H-D 45 cubic inch motorcycle, first H-D flathead motorcycle. |
| R-series (45 solo: R, RL, RLD,) | 739 cc flathead | 1932–1936 | Second series of 45 solo |
| W-series (45 solo: W, WL, WLA, WLC, WLD, WR) | 739 cc flathead | 1937–1952 | Recirculating oil system introduced on all H-D engines in 1936, R became W to denote this. WLA and WLC were military models, WR was a racing model |
| Servi-Car | 739 cc flathead | 1932–1936 (R-series engine)
1937-1973 (W-series engine) |
Discontinued after 42 years in production. From 1964, the first Harley-Davidson to receive electric starting.[1] |
| Model K and KK | 750 cc flathead | 1952–1953 | Last 45 street solo, all-new engine, first civilian H-D with rear suspension |
| Model KR | 750 cc flathead | 1953–1969 | Racing Only |
| Model KH and KHK | 883 cc flathead | 1954–1956 | KH-series: K series with increased displacement. |
| XL, Ironhead | 883 cc, 1,000 cc (1972–1985) | 1957–1985 | The first year of Sportster, a development of the KH with overhead-valve engines and cast iron heads. The engine was updated after 29 years.[2] |
| XR-750 | 750 cc | 1970–1985 | Overhead-valve engines, iron heads (1970–1971), alloy heads (1972–1985) |
| XLCR | 1,000 cc | 1977–1978 | Discontinued after two years in production, overhead-valve engines, iron heads, solo seats, snake exhaust, also includes reverse shifting pedal, and rear pegs. |
| XR1000 | 1,000 cc | 1983–1984 | Street model using XR racing cylinder head and other XR engine parts. |
| XL, Evolution | 883 cc, 1,100 cc (1986–1987), 1,200 cc (1988–) | 1986– | The first year of the new Sportster to have the Evolution overhead-valve engine, alloy heads, (known to many as the "Evo") |
| XL883N, Iron | 883 cc | 2009– | A "baby" version of the popular 1,200 cc Nightster, it comes with more black and cast wheels. |
[edit] FX/FXR/FXD/Dyna
Main article: Harley-Davidson Super Glide
| Model | Engines | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Glide | 1,200 cc (1971–1980), 1,340 cc (1979–1998), 1,450 cc (1999–2005), 1,584 cc (2007–) | 1971– | First custom ever designed by Willie G. Davidson for the Dyna Glide family series. |
| Low Rider | 1,200 cc (1977–1980), 1,340 cc (1979–1998), 1,450 cc (1999–2006), 1,584 cc (2007–) | 1977– | Second custom designed for the Dyna Glide family series. |
| Fat Bob | 1,200 cc (1979–1980), 1,340 cc (1979–1986) | 1979–1986 | Discontinued after seven years in production. |
| Wide Glide | 1,340 cc (1980–1986), 1,340 cc (1993–1998), 1,450 cc (1999–2006), 1,584 cc (2007–2008) | 1980–1986, 1993–2008 | |
| Sturgis | 1,340 cc | 1981–1992 | Discontinued after eleven years in production. |
| Super Glide II | 1,340 cc | 1982–1985 | Discontinued after three years in production. |
| Sport Glide | 1,340 cc | 1984–1993 | Dicontinued after nine years in production. |
| Low Glide | 1,340 cc | 1984–1985 | Discontinued after two years in production. |
| Street Bob | 1,450 cc (2006), 1,584 cc (2007–) | 2006– | First "Dark Custom" designed for the Dyna Glide family series. |
[edit] Softail
Main article: Softail#Harley-Davidson Softail
| Model | Engines | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softail | 1984–? | First model in the Softail series. | |
| Heritage Softail | 1986– | Second entry in the Softail family. | |
| Springer Softail | 1988-2003 | The third version of the Softail series sporting the retro Springer frontend. | |
| Fat Boy | 1990- | ||
| Bad Boy | 1995–1997 | ||
| Softail Standard | 1998- | ||
| Softail Deuce | 1999–2005 | ||
| Night Train | 1999–2009 | ||
| Softail Deluxe | 2005– | ||
| Softail Custom | 2006–2010 | ||
| Cross Bones | 2008–2011 | ||
| Rocker C | 2009–2011 | ||
| Fat Boy Lo | 2010– | ||
| Blackline | 2011– |
[edit] Military
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLA | 45 cu in (740 cc) | 1940–1945, 1949-1952 |
WLA was the U.S. Army version of civilian WL; WLC was the Canadian Army version |
| XA | 45 cu in (740 cc) flat-twin | circa 1942 | Tactical motorcycle for desert warfare. Based heavily on BMW and Zündapp designs. Featured a flat-twin engine with a longitudinal crankshaft, a gearshift pedal, shaft drive, and plunger rear suspension. Approximately 1000 produced for testing. Not used in combat nor ordered in volume. |
| MT350E | Rotax 348 cc OHC single | 1993–2000 | A development of the Armstrong MT500 dual-purpose military motorcycle. |
[edit] References
- ^ Hornsby, Andy. "A Potted History of Harley-Davidson: Part 2 1955-1978". American V. Crewe, UK: American-V. Timeline. http://www.american-v.co.uk/ORIGINAL/heritage/timeline/pottedhist2/index.html. Retrieved 2011-04-10. "1964: KRTT DROPPED, FIRST ELECTRIC START HARLEY: THE SERVICAR"
- ^ Backus, Richard (March/April 2010). "1972-1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000". Motorcycle Classics. http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/harley-davidson-sportster-1000.aspx. Retrieved 2009-05-21.