Harley Davidson XR1000 (1984)

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The Harley Davidson XR1000 motorcycle was introduced in 1984 with a four stroke, 45 degree V-Twin, OHV engine that had a capacity of 998cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.0:1, was air cooled and featured 2 valves per cylinder. It ran on a 2x 36mm Dell’Orto carburetor and had electronic ignition with electric starting. The maximum power of the bike was 70 hp at 5600 rpm and the maximum torque was 48 lb-ft at 4400 rpm. The transmission was a 4 speed with final drive on a chain. The bike had a front telescopic fork suspension with a wheel travel of 175mm and a rear dual shocks, swing arm suspension with a wheel travel of 100mm. The front brakes were 2x 292mm discs and the rear brake was a single 292mm disc. The front and rear tires were 100/90 V19 and 130/90 V16 respectively. The Harly Davidson XR1000 weighed 228 kg dry and 231.0 kg wet. Its fuel capacity was 9.5 liters and it could travel 46 miles per gallon. The bike’s standing 1/4 mile was 12.8 seconds with a top speed of 115 mph. Overall, this was a powerful bike with impressive features and performance.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson XR 1000

Year: 1984


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 81 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0;1
Induction: 2X 36mm Dell’Orto carburetor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 70 hp / 52.6 kW @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque: 48 lb-ft / 65 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 175 mm / 6.8 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, Swing arm

Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 2X 292mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/90 V19
Rear Tyre: 130/90 V16
Dry Weight: 228 kg / 502.6 lbs
Wet Weight: 231.0 kg / 509.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 46 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.8 sec / 101 mph
Top Speed: 115 mph

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