Harley-Davidson Model 1

The Harley-Davidson Model 1 was the first motorcycle produced by the American manufacturer Harley-Davidson. The purchase price was 200 US dollars; 38 copies were made.[1]

Harley-Davidson Model 1
ManufacturerHarley-Davidson
Production1905-1906
ClassStandard
Engine440cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine
Top speed56 km/h (35 mph)
Power3 kW (4 hp)

History

William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson developed the first prototype of a 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

References
  1. Tod Rafferty: Harley-Davidson. 1. Auflage. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 1997, ISBN 3-613-01796-2, S. 10.
  2. Jerry Hatfield: Standard Catalog of American Motorcycles 1898-1981. Krause Publications, 2006, ISBN 0-89689-949-7, S. 116.
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