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|name = Harley-Davidson XLCH | |||
|photo= 1964-Harley-Davidson-XLCH.jpg | |||
|aka = '''Sportster''' | |||
|manufacturer = Harley-Davidson | |||
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|engine = 883cc [[V-twin]] | |||
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The '''Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster''' [[motorcycle]]'s impressive 883-cc [[V-twin]] engine outpowered most competitors of the era. | |||
==Description== | |||
The '''XLCH''' was a sportier version of the [[Harley-Davidson XL883|XL883 Sportster]] introduced in 1959 two years after the original.-- "CH" supposedly standing for "Competition Hot." | |||
These were stripped-down models oriented toward on- and off-road work with [[magneto ignition]], high exhaust pipes, solo seat, smaller "peanut" tank, and lighter overall weight. | |||
It also featured the now-famous "eyebrow" headlight cover that remains a Sportster trademark. Harley-Davidson also offered the [[Harley-Davidson XLH|XLH]], a dressed-up, touring-influenced version that was outsold by its sportier sibling. | |||
Power rose steadily over the years, earning the fleet Sportster the nickname "King of the Drags" -- an unofficial title it would hold until the late 1960s. | |||
Of course, this was at a time when most of its competitors were British 650-cc twins, which spotted considerable displacement to the 883-cc Sportster. And in drag racing, size matters. | |||
==1964== | ==1964== | ||
[[Image:1964-Harley-Davidson-XLCH.jpg|left|thumb|1964 Harley Davidson XLCH]] | [[Image:1964-Harley-Davidson-XLCH.jpg|left|thumb|1964 Harley Davidson XLCH]] | ||
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[[Image:1968-Harley-Davidson-XLCH.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Harley Davidson XLCH]] | [[Image:1968-Harley-Davidson-XLCH.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Harley Davidson XLCH]] | ||
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==1972== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1972-harley-davidson-ironhead-sportster-xlch-0.jpg|1972 Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster XLCH | |||
File:1972-harley-davidson-ironhead-sportster-xlch-1.jpg|1972 Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster XLCH | |||
File:1972-harley-davidson-ironhead-sportster-xlch-2.jpg|1972 Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster XLCH | |||
File:1972-harley-davidson-ironhead-sportster-xlch-3.jpg|1972 Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster XLCH | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{Harley}} | |||
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|XLCH, Harley-Davidson]] | |||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] |
Latest revision as of 20:09, 23 November 2019
Harley-Davidson XLCH | |
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Also called | Sportster |
Engine | 883cc V-twin |
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Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster motorcycle's impressive 883-cc V-twin engine outpowered most competitors of the era.
Description[edit | edit source]
The XLCH was a sportier version of the XL883 Sportster introduced in 1959 two years after the original.-- "CH" supposedly standing for "Competition Hot."
These were stripped-down models oriented toward on- and off-road work with magneto ignition, high exhaust pipes, solo seat, smaller "peanut" tank, and lighter overall weight.
It also featured the now-famous "eyebrow" headlight cover that remains a Sportster trademark. Harley-Davidson also offered the XLH, a dressed-up, touring-influenced version that was outsold by its sportier sibling.
Power rose steadily over the years, earning the fleet Sportster the nickname "King of the Drags" -- an unofficial title it would hold until the late 1960s.
Of course, this was at a time when most of its competitors were British 650-cc twins, which spotted considerable displacement to the 883-cc Sportster. And in drag racing, size matters.
1964[edit | edit source]
1968[edit | edit source]