Harley-Davidson ES: history, specs, pictures
Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
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Production | 1948 - 1950 |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 83.8mm |
Fuel system | carburettor |
Battery | 6.5:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: spring forks Rear: hardtail |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 5.00-16 |
Rear Tire | 5.00-16 |
Wheelbase | 59.49 inches (1511 mm) |
Dimensions | L 92.01 inches (2337 mm) |
Weight | 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg) |
Fuel capacity | 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) |
Oil capacity | 0.92 Gallon (3.50 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Harley-Davidson ES was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Harley-Davidson between 1948 and 1950.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1000.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the mulitplate, dry.
Chassis
It came with a 5.00-16 front tire and a 5.00-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a spring forks while the rear was equipped with a hardtail. The ES was fitted with a 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.49 inches (1511 mm) long.