Attribute | ![]() Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Ironhead × | ![]() Harley-Davidson Model KH 1955 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1957 | 1955 |
Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
Model | Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Ironhead | Harley-Davidson Model KH |
Category | Sport | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
Engine details | - | Flathead 45 degree engine |
Displacement (cm³) | 883 | 833 |
Power (kw) | 29.2 | 27.7 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
Compression | 7.0:1 | - |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
Rear suspension | Swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks | 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 | 3.25-19 |
Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked |
Other | ||
Starter | Kick | Kick |
Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 6 |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,448 | 1,435 |
Dry weight (kg) | 224 | 181 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1301 | 0.1527 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 152 | 152 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 16.6 | 17 |
Oil capacity (l) | 2.8 | 2.8 |