Harley-Davidson 1000 Cafe Racer: history, specs, pictures
| Harley-Davidson 1000 Cafe Racer | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer |
| Production | 1977 - 1978 |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.0mm x 96.8mm |
| Top Speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 55.79 HP (41.6 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Torque | 52.0 ft/lbs (70.5 Nm) @ 3800RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. keihin |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 3.75-19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.25-18 |
| Wheelbase | 57.99 inches (1473 mm) |
| Length | 87.01 inches (2210 mm) |
| Width | 35.0 inches (889 mm) |
| Height | 40.0 inches (1016 mm) |
| Weight | 218.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Harley-Davidson between 1977 and 1978. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Max torque was 52.0 ft/lbs (70.5 Nm) @ 3800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 55.79 HP (41.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 96.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.75-19 front tire and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.99 inches (1473 mm) long.