Engineering:Harley-Davidson Model 1
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| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
|---|---|
| Production | 1903-1905 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 440cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine |
| Top speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
| Power | 3 kW (4 hp) |
The Harley-Davidson Model 1 was the first motorcycle produced by the United States manufacturer Harley-Davidson. The purchase price was 200 US dollars; 38 copies were made.[1]
History
William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson developed the first prototype of a Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1903. The engine was designed according to the system De Dion-Bouton, had a displacement of 167 cc and made about 2 ps (1.5 kw). Since Harley and Davidson were dissatisfied with the performance, in 1904, cubic capacity was increased to 405 cm³ at one of bore 76 mm and one stroke 89 mm. From this pre-production model came two copies.[2]
See also
- List of Harley-Davidson motorcycles
- List of motorcycles of 1900 to 1909
- Serial 1
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