List of Harley-Davidson motorcycles
Encyclopedia
Pre-war
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models 0, 1 (Named retroactively in 1908) | 24.74 cubic inch 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 cubic inch IOE single | 1906–1907 | Featured a dual-spring front-end suspension. |
| Model 4 | 26.8 cubic inch IOE single | 1908 | Larger front fork, tires, and fenders. |
| Models 5, 6 | 30.16 cubic inch IOE single | 1909–1910 | Models 5 and 5A had 28 inches (71.1 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 inches (66 cm) wheels for shorter riders. Model 6 series added an idler arm. |
| Model 7D Harley-Davidson Model 7D The Model 7D of 1911 was the first successful v-twin from Harley-Davidson, inaugurating a motorcycle engine configuration that has continued unbroken from the Milwaukee motor company ever since. In 1909, Harley had made a few examples of another v-twin, but the design was flawed and they did not... |
49 cubic inch 45° IOE V-twin | 1911 | |
| Models X8D, X8E | 60.32 cubic inch 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 cubic inch 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 cubic inch 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 cubic inch 45° IOE V-twin | 1915 | Three-speed transmission and electric head- and taillights debuted on this model. |
Hummer/American Lightweight
| 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. |
Aermacchis sold as Harley-Davidsons
Aermacchi motorcycles sold in US with Harley-Davidson badging.| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 250 cc OHC Overhead camshaft Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods... 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 Underbone An underbone is a small motorcycle built on a frame consisting mostly of one large diameter tubular component.The stylistic difference between a motorcycle and an underbone is considerable and they are sometimes known as "step-throughs" or even marketed as scooters in the West.The fuel tank... , 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 |
Touring
| 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 | |||
45 / K-series / Sportster
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-series (45 solo) | 739 cc flathead Flathead Flathead may refer to:* Flat-head screwdriver, a screwdriver designed to turn slotted screws* Flat-head screw, a screw with a flat top, designed to be installed in a countersunk hole* Flathead engine, a valve configuration... |
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 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car The Harley-Davidson Servi-Car was a three-wheeled utility motorcycle manufactured by Harley-Davidson from 1932 to 1973.-Concept and uses:The Servi-Car was designed during the Great Depression when Harley-Davidson was desperate to expand its product base to increase sales... |
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. |
| 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. |
| XR-750 Harley-Davidson XR-750 The XR-750 is a Harley-Davidson racing motorcycle made since 1970, primarily for dirt track racing, but also for road racing in the XRTT variant... |
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. |
FX/FXR/FXD/Dyna
| Model | Engines | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Glide Harley-Davidson Super Glide The Harley-Davidson Super Glide is a motorcycle model made by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Reputed to be the first factory custom motorcycle, it originated Harley's FX series of motorcycles by mating Sportster components, most notably the front end, with the chassis of their larger big twin... |
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 Willie G. Davidson William G. Davidson, usually referred to as "Willie G.", is the senior vice president & chief styling officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He is also the head of Harley-Davidson's Willie G. Davidson Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin... 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. |
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– | ||
Military
| Model | Engine | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLA | 45 cubic inch | 1940–1945, 1949-1952 |
WLA was the U.S. Army version of civilian WL; WLC was the Canadian Army version |
| XA Harley-Davidson XA The Harley-Davidson XA was a flat-twin shaft drive motorcycle made by Harley-Davidson for the US Army during World War II.... |
45 cubic inch flat-twin | circa 1942 | Tactical motorcycle for desert warfare. Based heavily on BMW BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands... and Zündapp Zündapp Zündapp was a major German motorcycle manufacturer. The company was founded in 1917 in Nuremberg by Fritz Neumeyer, together with the Friedrich Krupp AG and the machine tool manufacturer Thiel under the name "Zünder- und Apparatebau G.m.b.H." as a producer of detonators... 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 Harley-Davidson MT350E The MT350E is a motorcycle manufactured by Harley-Davidson. A development of the Armstrong MT500 with a smaller capacity engine, electric start and disc brakes.... |
Rotax 348 cc OHC Overhead camshaft Overhead cam valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves or lifters in a more direct manner compared to overhead valves and pushrods... single |
1993–2000 | A development of the Armstrong MT500 dual-purpose military motorcycle. |