Harley Davidson XR /TT 750

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Harley Davidson XR /TT 750
Manufacturer
Production 1972
Class Sport Bike
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, push-rod V-Twin, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 78.7mm x 78.7mm
Fuel System two Mikuni carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: Ceriani telescopic forks
Rear: Girling twin shocks
Brakes Front: Fontana drum
Rear: single disc
Wheelbase 54.02 inches (1372 mm)
Weight 142.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley Davidson XR /TT 750 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, push-rod V-Twin, 2 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Harley Davidson in 1972.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 750.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via Fontana drum in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Ceriani telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Girling twin shocks. The wheelbase was 54.02 inches (1372 mm) long.

1972 - 1978 Harley Davidson XR /TT 750[edit | edit source]

1972 - 1978 Harley Davidson XR /TT 750 1972 - 1978 Harley Davidson XR /TT 750 1972 - 1978 Harley Davidson XR /TT 750

The 1972 Harley Davidson XR /TT 750 is one of the few, thoroughbred race machines developed by the House of Milwaukee, that were also available for purchase by normal riders. At its heart stood an air-cooled, four-stroke, 750cc, push-rod V-Twin powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and could reach speeds of up to 145 mph. Standard features included Ceriani telescopic forks, Girling twin shocks as a rear suspension, a drum brake in the front and a single disc in the rear, and weighed in at 142 kg or 314 lbs.