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Harley-Davidson EL 19491949 Harley-Davidson EL specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Harley-Davidson EL |
| Model year | 1949 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 3.0 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 999.7 ccm (61.00 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Engine details | Knucklehead V-twin engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Compression | 7.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 88.9 x 83.8 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Lubrication system | Ciculation pressure system |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Mulitplate, dry |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel double loop |
| Front suspension | Spring forks |
| Rear suspension | Hardtail |
| Front tire | 5.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 5.00-16 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Firestome or Goodyear tyres. |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds) |
| Wheelbase | 1511 mm (59.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.19 litres (3.75 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Electrical | 6 Volt battery. |
| Comments | Optional 4-speed transmission. |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Further information | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 49 Harley-Davidson EL discussion group or the general Harley-Davidson discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
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Reliability for the 1949 Harley-Davidson EL:  (53.6 out of 100)Click here for complete rating. |
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