Harley-Davidson EL: history, specs, pictures
Nineteen forty nine was a milestone year for Harley-Davidson. It was the second year of production for the new Panhead V-Twin engine and the first year for a new front end, the legendary Hydra Glide. The 1949 EL was also one of the last 61 c.i. engines Harley-Davidson would produce.
- Engine Type V-Twin
- Cylinders Two
- Displacement 61 cubic inches
- Bore & Stroke 3.3"x3.5"
- Carburetor Linkert
- Ignition Battery & Coil
- Transmission 4-speed
- Forks Hydra Glide
- Brakes Drum. front & rear
- Tire Size F 5.00x16,-R 5.00x16
- Manufacturer Harley-Davidson
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| Harley-Davidson EL | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1948 - 1952 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 83.8mm |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| 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) |
| Weight | 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 1.0 Gallon (3.80 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Harley-Davidson EL was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson between 1948 and 1952.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 999.7 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 EL 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.