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Sportster models are designated in Harley-Davidson's product code by beginning with "XL". In 1952, the predecessors to the Sportster, the Model K Sport and Sport Solo motorcycles, were introduced. These models K, KK, KH, and KHK of 1952 to 1956 had a sidevalve ('flat head') engine, whereas the later XL Sportster models use an overhead valve ...
The Harley-Davidson KR or KR750 was a 45.125 cu in (739.47 cc) displacement V-twin engine racing motorcycle made by Harley-Davidson from 1953 through 1969 for flat track racing. It was also used in road racing in the KRTT faired version. When the KR was first introduced, it dominated motorcycle racing in the United States.
The following is a list of motorcycle manufacturers worldwide, sorted by extant/extinct status and by country. These are producers whose motorcycles are available to the public, including both street legal as well as racetrack-only or off-road-only motorcycles .
For 2017, Harley released the Street Rod based on the 750 Street model. This new model introduced new features such as higher output Revolution X engine 68.4 hp (51.0 kW) @ 8,750 rpm and 47.2 lb⋅ft (64.0 N⋅m) @ 4,000 rpm, 43 mm inverted front forks and piggyback reservoir rear shocks, drag-style bars and 17 inch wheels. [ 8 ]
A motorcycle (motorbike, bike, or, if three-wheeled, a trike) is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar from a saddle-style seat. [1] [2] [3] Motorcycle designs vary greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport (including racing), and off-road riding.
Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club is an American motorcycle club founded in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1965. [3] The club is primarily active in the Southeastern United States and only accepts Harley-Davidson riders.
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) were developed for K100 and K75 motorcycles and were installed on later models, which were among the first production motorcycles with this feature. [ 14 ] In 1993, the fork used on the K75S was replaced by a 41 mm (1.6 in) Showa fork.
London, England, U.K. Said to be one of England's oldest outlaw motorcycle clubs. Road Runners: 1978 Silesia, Poland: In addition to Poland, they are located in Germany, Switzerland and the US. There exist more motorcycle clubs called Road Runners MC, but these are unrelated to this particular group. [149]: 177 Road Tramps 1987 Limerick, Ireland