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General information |
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Model name
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Harley-Davidson Model K |
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Year
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1953 |
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Category
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Allround |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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743.0 ccm (45.34 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Flathead 45 degree engine |
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Power
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30.0 HP (21.9 kW)) |
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Top speed
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129.0 km/h (80.2 mph) |
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Compression
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6.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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70.0 x 97.0 mm (2.8 x 3.8 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Linkert |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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4-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel single downtube |
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Front suspension
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Hydraulic telescopic fork |
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Rear suspension
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Swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks |
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Front tire
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3.25-19 |
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Rear tire
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3.25-19 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Wheels
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Wire spoked |
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Seat
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Solo seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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181.0 kg (399.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1657 HP/kg |
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Wheelbase
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1435 mm (56.5 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Black, blue, red, bronze |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Electrical
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6 Volt |
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Comments
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Also called Harley-Davidson Model-K and Harley-Davidson K-Model. |
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Further information |
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