Harley-Davidson Model K

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The Harley-Davidson Model KH was a v2, four-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1952 and 1956. It could reach a top speed of 94 mph (152 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 5200 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 97.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 833.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 6.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a sidevalves.

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.25-19 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 hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equiped with a swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks. The Model KH was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 399.92 pounds (181.4 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.

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