Harley Davidson Sprint

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Harley Davidson Sprint
Manufacturer
Production 1961
Class Naked
Engine
air-cooled, single cylinder
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 66.0mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 7500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: gear

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Front Tire 3.00-17
Rear Tire 3.00-17
Wheelbase 52.01 inches (1321 mm)
Seat Height 29.02 inches (737 mm)
Weight 123.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley Davidson Sprint was a air-cooled, single cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Harley Davidson in 1961. Claimed horsepower was 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 246.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a gear transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-17 front tire and a 3.00-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The Sprint was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.

1961 - 1965 Harley Davidson Sprint[edit | edit source]

1961 - 1965 Harley Davidson Sprint

The 1961 Harley Davidson Sprint sports an air-cooled, 246cc, single cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce 18 horsepower at 7500 rpm. Standard features include a telescopic front fork, dual shocks in the rear, a dual seat, laced wheels, a high-mounted, single exhaust pipe, a 4-gallon fuel tank and tipped the scale at roughly 270 lbs.