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[[Image:1952-Harley-Davidson-K.jpg|right|thumb|1952 Harley Davidson K]] | [[Image:1952-Harley-Davidson-K.jpg|right|thumb|1952 Harley Davidson K]] | ||
[[Harley]] debuted the '''Model K''' in 1952—a sporting [[motorcycle]] using a 45-cubic-inch (750cc) side-valve [[V-twin]] that had more in common with the pre-war era than the 1950s. It was introduced to replace the aging WL, and featured a good many "firsts" for Harley. Not counting the small S-125, which was actually a [[DKW]] of Germany design, the K introduced unit construction and was the first of its street machines to feature rear suspension. A race version of the bike won Daytona in 1953, but the streetbike was down on power compared to the 500cc [[OHV]] [[:Category:English motorcycles|British bikes]] of the day. | [[Harley]] debuted the '''Model K''' in 1952—a sporting [[motorcycle]] using a 45-cubic-inch (750cc) side-valve [[V-twin]] that had more in common with the pre-war era than the 1950s. It was introduced to replace the aging [[Harley-Davidson WL|WL]], and featured a good many "firsts" for Harley. Not counting the small [[Harley-Davidson S-125|S-125]], which was actually a [[DKW]] of Germany design, the K introduced unit construction and was the first of its street machines to feature rear suspension. A race version of the bike won Daytona in 1953, but the streetbike was down on power compared to the 500cc [[OHV]] [[:Category:English motorcycles|British bikes]] of the day. | ||
In 1954 the K series was upgraded to become the [[Harley-Davidson KH|KH series]]. | In 1954 the K series was upgraded to become the [[Harley-Davidson KH|KH series]]. | ||
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[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|K, Harley-Davidson]] | [[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|K, Harley-Davidson]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:54, 11 August 2010
Harley debuted the Model K in 1952—a sporting motorcycle using a 45-cubic-inch (750cc) side-valve V-twin that had more in common with the pre-war era than the 1950s. It was introduced to replace the aging WL, and featured a good many "firsts" for Harley. Not counting the small S-125, which was actually a DKW of Germany design, the K introduced unit construction and was the first of its street machines to feature rear suspension. A race version of the bike won Daytona in 1953, but the streetbike was down on power compared to the 500cc OHV British bikes of the day.
In 1954 the K series was upgraded to become the KH series.