Harley-Davidson Model K: history, specs, pictures
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.
EngineEdit
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.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
ChassisEdit
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.
In MediaEdit
Harley-Davidson Model K | |
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Also called | Model KK, Model KHK, Model KH |
Production | 1952 - 1956 |
Class | Custom |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 70.0mm x 97.0mm |
Top Speed | 94 mph (152 km/h) |
Horsepower | 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 5200RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.25-19 |
Wheelbase | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
Weight | 399.92 pounds (181.4 Kg) (dry), |
Oil Capacity | 0.74 Gallon (2.80 Liters) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Harley-Davidson Model KH was a v2, four-stroke Custom motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson 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.
EngineEdit
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. Fuel was supplied via a sidevalves.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
ChassisEdit
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 equipped 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.