Harley Davidson Model Range
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The Harley Davidson model range revolves around it’s 4 main engine types:
- Twin Cam (Big Twin)
- Sportster
- V-Rod
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Street
Twin Cam (Softail & Dyna models)
Beginning production in 1999, the Harley Twin Cam engine is available in 88 ci (1450 cc), 95 ci (1550 cc), 96 ci (1584 cc), 103 ci (1690 cc) and 110 ci. (1,801 cc). The Twin Cam follows on from the Evo motor, which was used through the 80’s and 90’s with huge success.
The Harley Davidson Twin Cam models are available in 2 frame types: The Dyna & Softail.
The Dyna uses twin shock rear suspension, but was discontinued in 2017.
The Softail uses rear suspension which resembles a classic hardtail frame, and is the frame used for most Twin Cam models today. Softail models use the FLS prefix, while the Dyna uses the FX prefix.
Twin Cam Models:
- Fatboy - FLSTF
- Low Rider - FXLR
- Softail Slim - FLS
- Softail Deluxe - FLSTN
- Softail Heritage - FLST
- Street Bob - FXBB
- Super Glide - FXD
- Wide Glide - FWDWG
- Road King - FLHR
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Fatboy - FLSTF
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Softail Slim - FLS
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Street Bob - FXBB
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Sportster
The Harley Davidson Sportster was introduced in the 1950’s to compete with the smaller, more sporty bike from British manufacturers like Triumph, Norton & BSA. The current Sportster models still use the same Evo motor from the 1990’s, and design has gone largely unchanged. Sportsters are available in 883 cc and 1200 cc models. Sportster models are designated with the XL prefix.
Sportster Models:
- Sportster 883 - XL883
- Iron 883 - XL883N
- Sportster 1200 - XL1200
- Forty Eight - XL1200X
- Seventy Two - XL1200V
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Sportster 883 - XL883
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Iron 883 - XL883N
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Sportster 1200 - XL1200
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Forty Eight - XL1200X
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V-Rod
The V-Rod uses a water cooled V-twin designed by Porsche. These bikes put out high horsepower, and are very performance orientated. The models were discontinued in 2017. V Rod models are designated with the VRSC prefix.
V-Rod Models:
- V-Rod - VRSC
- V Rod Muscle -VRSCF
- Night Rod - VRSCD
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V Rod Muscle -VRSCF
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Street
The Harley Davidson Street models were built to accommodate the learner market segment. Available in 500 cc and 750 cc displacement, these bikes are more affordable and beginner friendly than the larger bikes, but still come with the classic Harley Davidson attitude. Harley Street models use the XG prefix.
Harley-Davidson Street models:
- Street 500 - XG500
- Street 750 - XG750
- Street Rod 750 - XG750A
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Street 750 - XG750
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Street Rod 750 - XG750A
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