Harley-Davidson Model V: history, specs, pictures
The Harley-Davidson Model VD was a v2, four-stroke custom / cruiser motorcycle produced between 1930 and 1934. It could reach a top speed of 85 mph (136 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 4000 RPM.
Engine
The engine featured a 4.5:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a sidevalves.
Drive
The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the dry multiplate.
Chassis
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 leading link -coil springs while the rear was equiped with a rigid-. The Model VD was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 60.0 inches (1524 mm) long.
In Media
| Harley-Davidson Model V | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Model VL, Model VD |
| Production | 1930 - 1934 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Top Speed | 80 mph (128 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 4000RPM |
| Ignition | generator and battery |
| Transmission | Final Drive: chain Clutch: dry multiplate |
| Suspension | Front: leading link -coil springs Rear: rigid- |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheelbase | 60.0 inches (1524 mm) |
| Weight | |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.88 liters/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Harley-Davidson Model VD was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson between 1930 and 1934. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 4000 RPM.
Engine
Fuel was supplied via a sidevalves.
Drive
Power was moderated via the dry multiplate.
Chassis
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 leading link -coil springs while the rear was equipped with a rigid-. The Model VD was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 60.0 inches (1524 mm) long.