Harley-Davidson ES: history, specs, pictures

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Harley-Davidson ES
Manufacturer
Production 1948 - 1950
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 83.8mm
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 3-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: mulitplate, dry
Suspension Front: spring forks
Rear: hardtail
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 5.00-16
Rear Tire 5.00-16
Wheelbase 59.49 inches (1511 mm)
Length 92.01 inches (2337 mm)
Weight 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg) (dry),
Oil Capacity 0.92 Gallon (3.50 Liters)
Fuel Capacity 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley-Davidson ES was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Harley-Davidson between 1948 and 1950.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1000.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the mulitplate, dry.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 5.00-16 front tire and a 5.00-16 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 spring forks while the rear was equipped with a hardtail. The ES was fitted with a 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.49 inches (1511 mm) long.