Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead

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Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead
Manufacturer
Production 1936
Class Classic
Engine
Air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin, OHV
Bore / Stroke 61.0mm x 61.0mm
Horsepower 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed, manual
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Springer forks
Rear: Hardtail
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 16
Rear Tire 16
Weight 254.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead was a Air-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin, OHV Classic motorcycle produced by Harley Davidson in 1936. Claimed horsepower was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 61.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1208.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-Speed, manual transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 16 front tire and a 16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Springer forks while the rear was equipped with a Hardtail.

1936 - 1941 Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead[edit | edit source]

1936 - 1941 Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead 1936 - 1941 Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead 1936 - 1941 Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead

The 1936 Harley Davidson FL 1200 Type 74 Knucklehead was powered by a four-stroke, air-cooled, 1208cc, V-Twin powerplant, that was paired to a four-speed manual transmission with a hand-change and a foot clutch, and can reach a maximum power output of 53 horsepower.

Also, it has been fitted with a single seat, soft saddlebags, wide handlebars, laced wheels with whitewall tires mounted on them, a springer front fork, a hardtail rear suspension, a drum braking system both in the front and in the rear, a large headlight, a double cradle steel frame and full-fenders.