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General information |
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Model name
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Harley-Davidson Model KHK |
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Year of manufacture
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1956 |
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Type
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Sport |
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Rating
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3.3 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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833.0 ccm (50.83 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Flathead 45 degree engine. Mirror polished ports and cylinder heads. |
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Output
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38.0 HP (27.7 kW)) |
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Top speed
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152.9 km/h (95.0 mph) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Linkert M-53A1 |
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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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3.50-18 |
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Rear tire
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3.50-18 |
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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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199.6 kg (440.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1904 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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Pepper Red with White slash, Atomic Blue with Champion Yellow slash, Champion Yellow with Black slash, Black with Champion Yellow slash, Flamboyant Metallic Green with White slash. |
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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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Tuned up version of the HD KH model.Also called HD KHK Super Sports. |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Harley-Davidson bike
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Racing track capabilities for the 1956 Harley-Davidson Model KHK:
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