Comparison of Harley-Davidson Model KR and Harley-Davidson Model K 1953 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson Model K 1953 × |  Harley-Davidson Model KR × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1953 | 1953 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson Model K | Harley-Davidson Model KR |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Linkert | Carburettor |
| Engine details | Flathead 45 degree engine | Flathead 45 degree engine |
| Displacement (cm³) | 743 | 743 |
| Power (kw) | 21.9 | 27 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 70 | 70 |
| Stroke (mm) | 97 | 97 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Sidevalves |
| Compression | 6.0:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-into-1 chrome |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Steel single downtube | Steel single downtube |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | Solo seat | Solo seat |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked. Goodyear or Firestone tyres. |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,435 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | - |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.121 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 129 | 129 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 17 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 2.8 | 2.8 |
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