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The Harley-Davidson KHK was a mid-sized V-twin cruiser made by Harley-Davidson from 1954 till 1956. | The Harley-Davidson KHK was a mid-sized V-twin cruiser made by Harley-Davidson from 1954 till 1956. [[Image:1956-Harley-Davidson-KHK.jpg|right|thumb|1956 Harley Davidson KHK]] | ||
[[Image:1956 Harley KHK right side.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1956 Harley KHK right side]] | [[Image:1956 Harley KHK right side.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1956 Harley KHK right side]] | ||
[[Image:1956 Harley-Davidson Engine.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1956 Harley-Davidson KHK Engine]] | [[Image:1956 Harley-Davidson Engine.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1956 Harley-Davidson KHK Engine]] | ||
In 1954 the [[Harley-Davidson K|Harley-Davidson K series]] became the [[Harley-Davidson KH|KH]] as the V-twin grew to 55 cubic inches (~900cc). The KHK signified that the motorcycle was equiped with lower handlebars, less chrome trim and more performance oriented cam-shafts. | In 1954 the [[Harley-Davidson K|Harley-Davidson K series]] became the [[Harley-Davidson KH|KH]] as the V-twin grew to 55 cubic inches (~900cc). The KHK signified that the motorcycle was equiped with lower handlebars, less chrome trim and more performance oriented cam-shafts. | ||
The KHK series really just served as a stop-gap measure until the next year, 1957, Harley finally was ready to release its [[OHV]] Sportster could take its place in the model line-up. It had the same 883cc displacement of the KH motors, but it marked the start of a new product | The KHK series really just served as a stop-gap measure until the next year, 1957, Harley finally was ready to release its [[OHV]] Sportster could take its place in the model line-up. It had the same 883cc displacement of the KH motors, but it marked the start of a new product line—the Sportster. The KHK was the last of a breed and aside from the three-wheeled [[Harley-Davidson Servi-Car|Servi-Car]], represents the final [[Harley-Davidson Flathead|flathead]] motorcycles Harley-Davidson would ever produce. | ||
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|KHK, Harley-Davidson]] | [[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|KHK, Harley-Davidson]] |