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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 engine.
Lindsay, Brooke (November 5, 2006), "Harley's Sportster: From a Wild Child to a Grown-Up in 50 Years", The New York Times As grim as those days were in terms of performance, it was an era that produced two of the Sportsters considered most unusual and sought-after by collectors, the 1977-78 XLCR Cafe Racer and the 1983-85 XR1000. Both of these ...
Buell 1125R; Manufacturer: Buell: Production: 2008–2009 by Buell 2009– by Erik Buell Racing: Class: Sport bike: Engine: Rotax Helicon: liquid-cooled, 72° V-twin, 1,124.9 cc (68.65 cu in), DOHC, FI, 4 valves per cylinder, finger followers, shims, dual 61 mm (2.4 in) downdraft throttle bodies, ram-air intake, dry-sump lubrication
A variant of the Revolution Max called the 1250T [3] saw use in the Sportster S, the first motorcycle under the Sportster nameplate to receive a new engine since 1986. [4] A 975cc version of the engine was announced for an upcoming streetfighter motorcycle called the Bronx, but that bike has been put on hold and may be cancelled. [5]
B-1 Sportster Powered by a 125 hp (93 kW) Kinner B-5 engine. B-2R Sportster B-2 Sportsters modified by Timm aircraft, with 160 hp (119 kW) Kinner R-5 engines, after Kinners bankruptcy;also marketed as the Timm 160. Timm 160 Sportsaters modified by the Timm Aircraft Company powered by 160 hp (119 kW) Kinner R-5 engines. Security S-1 Airster
The engine design was borrowed from Harley's Evolution Sportster engine with the rear cylinder eliminated. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The plastic bodywork pieces of the Blast were made from Surlyn , a substance used to make the outside of golf balls, to protect the surfaces when the Blast is dropped, and the color is molded-in. [ 2 ]
The Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight engine is the ninth generation of "big twin" engines developed by the company, but only Harley's fourth all-new Big Twin in 80 years, first introduced in 2016. These engines differ from the traditional Harley Big Twin engines in that there are four valves per cylinder, totaling eight valves, hence the name.
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]