Harley-Davidson KR750: history, specs, pictures

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Harley-Davidson KR750
Manufacturer
Also called Model KR, KR 750
Production 1952 - 1969
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 70.0mm x 97.0mm
Top Speed 110 mph (177 km/h)
Horsepower 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System carburetor. single tilloston
Ignition magneto fairbanks-morse
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: rigid
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.50-19
Wheelbase 56.5 inches (1435 mm)
Weight 360.01 pounds (163.3 Kg) (dry),
Oil Capacity 0.74 Gallon (2.80 Liters)
Fuel Capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley-Davidson KR750 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Harley-Davidson between 1952 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 97.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 744.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a sidevalves.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.50-19 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 telescopic while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The KR750 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 360.01 pounds (163.3 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.