Harley-Davidson Model E: history, specs, pictures
The Harley-Davidson Model E was a v2, four-stroke custom / cruiser motorcycle produced between 1948 and 1950.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 84.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 999.7 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 6.5:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
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 equiped with a hardtail. The Model E 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.
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| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
|---|---|
| Production | 1948 - 1950 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 84.1mm |
| 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) W 32.99 inches (838 mm) |
| Weight | 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) |
| Oil capacity | 1.0 Gallon (3.80 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Harley-Davidson Model E was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson between 1948 and 1950.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 84.1mm 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.
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 Model E 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.