| Attribute | Metisse Desert Racer 2010 × | Harley-Davidson Sport Twin 1922 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 1922 |
| Make | Metisse | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Metisse Desert Racer | Harley-Davidson Sport Twin |
| Category | Classic | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 590 |
| Power (kw) | 34.3 | - |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 71 | 69.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 82 | 76.2 |
| Fuel control | - | Sidevalves |
| Ignition | - | Magneto |
| Clutch | - | Three speed |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 3.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | Period chromed exhaust pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Cerani fork | Trailing link with single downtube |
| Rear suspension | BSA | Rigid |
| Frame type | Mark III chrome moly, nickel plated, oil-bearing frame with oil filter included | Tubular steel |
| Front tyre | 100/110-18 | 3-26 |
| Rear tyre | 2.75-21 | 3-26 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 135 | 120 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2541 | - |