Comparison of Harley-Davidson EL 1949 and Harley-Davidson EL 1948 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson EL 1949 × | Harley-Davidson EL 1948 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1949 | 1948 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson EL | Harley-Davidson EL |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Engine details | Knucklehead V-twin engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. | Knucklehead V-twin engine. Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 999.7 | 999.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83.8 | 83.8 |
| Gearbox | 3-speed | 3-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Clutch | Mulitplate, dry | Mulitplate, dry |
| Lubrication system | Ciculation pressure system | Ciculation pressure system |
| Compression | 7.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Spring forks | Spring forks |
| Rear suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Steel double loop | Steel double loop |
| Front tyre | 5.00-16 | 5.00-16 |
| Rear tyre | 5.00-16 | 5.00-16 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Firestome or Goodyear tyres. | Wire spoked |
| Other | ||
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,511 | 1,511 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 250 | 250 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.19 | 14.19 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.8 | 3.8 |
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