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Harley-Davidson Motor Company is an American manufacturer of motorcycles
based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.. Harleys have a distinctive
design and exhaust note noted
for the tradition of heavy customization that gave rise to the
chopper-style of motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson attracts a loyal brand community, with
licensing of the Harley-Davidson logo accounting for almost 5%
of the company's net revenue The Motor Company supplies
many American police forces with their motorcycle fleets.
The Big V-Twins
F-head, also known as JD, pocket valve and IOE (intake over
exhaust), 1914-29 (1,000 ccm), and 1922-29 (1,200 ccm)
Flathead, 1930-1948 (1,200 ccm) and 1935-41 (1,300 ccm).
Knucklehead, 1936-47 61 cubic inches (1,000 ccm), and 1941-47 74
cubic inches (1,200 ccm)
Panhead, 1948-52 61 cubic inches (1,000 ccm), and 1948-65, 74
cubic inches (1,200 ccm)
Shovelhead, 1966-85, 74 cubic inches (1,200 ccm) and 82 cubic
inches (1,345 ccm) since late 1978
Evolution (aka "Evo" and "Blockhead"), 1984-99, 80 cubic inches
(1,340 ccm)
Twin Cam 88 (aka "Fathead") 1999-2006, 88 cubic inches (1,443
ccm)
Twin Cam 88B (counter balanced version of the Twin Cam 88)
2000-2006, 88 cubic inches (1,443 ccm)
Twin Cam 96, 2007-present, 96 cubic inches (1,584 ccm)
The Small V-Twins
D Model, 1929-31, 750 cc
R Model, 1932-36, 750 cc
W Model, 1937-52, 750 cc, solo (2 wheel) frame only)
G (Servi-Car) Model, 1932-73, 750 cc
K Model, 1952-53, 750 cc
KH Model, 1954-56, 900 cc
Ironhead, 1957-1971 (900 cc), 1971-85 (1000 cc)
Evolution, 1986-present, 883, 1,100 and 1,200 cc
The Revolution engine
The Revolution engine is based on the VR-1000 Superbike race
program, developed by Harley-Davidson's Powertrain Engineering
team and Porsche Engineering in Stuttgart, Germany. It is a
liquid cooled, dual overhead cam, internally counterbalanced 60
degree V-twin engine with a displacement of 69 cubic inches
(1130 cc), producing 115 horsepower (86 kW) at 8250 rpm at the
crank, with a redline of 9000 rpm. It was introduced for the new
V-Rod line in 2001 for the 2002 model year, starting with the
single VRSCA (V-twin V-Twin Racing Street Custom) model.
A 1250 cc Screamin' Eagle version of of the Revolution engine
was made available for 2005, and was present thereafter in a
single production model from 2005-2007. In 2008, the 1250 cc
Revolution Engine became standard for the entire VRSC line.
Harley-Davidson claims 123 horsepower (92 kW) at the crank for
the 2008 VRSCAW model. The VRXSE Destroyer is equipped with a
stroker (75mm crank) Screamin’ Eagle 1,300 cubic centimetres (79
cu in) Revolution Engine, producing over 165 horsepower (123
kW).
Model designations
Harley model designations are a sequence of letters and numbers,
combined in limited ways.
The first letter may be one of the following:
Model families
Modern Harley-branded motorcycles fall into one of five model
families: Touring, Softail, Dyna, Sportster and VRSC. Model
families are distinguished by the frame, engine, suspension, and
other characteristics.
Touring
The touring family, also known as "dressers", includes three
Road King models, and five Glide models offered in various trim.
The Road Kings have a "retro cruiser" appearance and most models
are equipped with a large clear windshield. Glides
can be identified by their full front fairings. The Sharknose includes a unique,
dual front headlight.
Touring models are distinguishable by
their large luggage, rear coil-over air suspension and are the
only models to offer full fairings with Radios/CBs. All touring
models use the same frame, first introduced with a Shovelhead
motor
Softail
2002 Softail Heritage Classic.
2005 Dyna Super Glide Custom.
2002 Sportster 883 CustomMain article: Softail
These big-twin motorcycles capitalize on Harley's strong value
on tradition. With the rear-wheel suspension invisible on the
bottom of the frame, they are visibly similar to the "hardtail"
choppers popular in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as from their
own earlier history. In keeping with that tradition, Harley
offers Softail models with "springer" front ends and "heritage"
styling that incorporate design cues from throughout their
history.
Dyna
Dyna motorcycles feature big-twin engines and traditional
styling. They can be distinguished from the Softail by the
traditional coil-over suspension that connects the swingarm to
the frame, and from the Sportster by their larger engines. .
Sportster
the Sportster is the longest-running model
family in the Harley-Davidson lineup. They were conceived as
racing motorcycles, and were popular on dirt and flat-track race
courses through the 1960s and '70s. Smaller and lighter than the
other Harley models, contemporary Sportsters make use of 883 or
1,200 cc Evolution engines and, though often modified, remain
similar in appearance to their racing ancestors.
2007 was also the first year Harley Davidson made the Nightster.
VRSC
the VRSC family
bears little resemblance to Harley's more traditional lineup.
Competing against Japanese and American muscle bikes and seeking
to expand its market appeal, the "V-Rod" makes use of an engine
developed jointly with Porsche that, for the first time in
Harley history, incorporates fuel injection, overhead cams, and
liquid cooling. The V-Rod has gathered an enthusiastic following
in the U.S., Europe and Australia
VRSC Models Include:
VRSCA: V-Rod , VRSCAW: V-Rod , VRSCB:
V-Rod , VRSCD:Night Rod , VRSCDX: Night Rod
Special , VRSCSE: Screamin' Eagle CVO V-Rod ,
VRSCSE2: Screamin' Eagle CVO V-Rod , VRSCR: Street Rod
, VRSCX: Screamin' Eagle Tribute V-Rod .
The VRXSE V-Rod Destroyer -- not a street legal
motorcycle. --is Harley Davidson's production drag racing
motorcycle, constructed to run the quarter mile in under ten
seconds. It is based on the same revolution engine that powers
the the VRSC line
Parts for your Harley
Alarms, Locks & Security ,
Audio Systems & Electronics ,
Batteries, Cables, Chargers & Battery Boxes ,
Brakes & Rotors ,
Carburetors & Air Cleaners ,
Cleaners, Polishes & Cleaning Supplies ,
Clothing ,
Dash, Speedometers, Tachs & Instruments ,
Driveline, Chains & Belts ,
Electrical, Starters & Horns ,
Engines ,
Exhaust & Muffler ,
Eyewear ,
Factory Parts, Service & Owners Manuals ,
Fenders ,
Footpegs Floorboards & Forward Controls ,
Forks & Front Ends ,
Frames, Highway Bars & Shocks ,
Gas Tanks, Gas Caps & Petcocks ,
Gifts, Books & Posters ,
Hand Tools ,
Handlebars, Grips & Levers ,
Hardware ,
Helmets & Helmet Accessories ,
License Plates & Hardware ,
Lifts, Stands, Dollies & Work Seats ,
Lights, Signals & Bulbs ,
Lubricants & Adhesives ,
Mirrors ,
Motorcycle Covers ,Oil Tanks, Filters & Coolers ,
Paint & Solvents ,
Saddlebags, Luggage & Luggage Racks ,
Seats & Sissy Bars ,
Shop Equipment & Accessories ,
Tires & Tubes ,
Trailers, Ramps & Accessories ,
Transmissions, Clutches & Gears ,
V-Rod ,
Wheel Chocks, Tie-Downs & Accessories ,
Wheels, Spokes & Axles ,
Windshields .
Merchandise Products
Decor ,
HD Mirrors ,
HD Clocks ,
PUB LIGHTS ,
Bar Accessories ,
HD Billiard Accessories ,
HD Spectator Chairs & Benches ,
HD Game Tables & Lamps ,
HD Pub Tables & Chairs ,
HD Gas Pump Displays ,
HD Vaults ,
HD Camping Gear .
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