| Harley-Davidson XLCR | |
| Manufacturer: | Harley-Davidson |
| Production: | 1977–1979 |
| Engine: | 1000 cc OHV 45° V-twin |
| Bore Stroke: | 88.9 x 96.8mm |
| Compression: | 9.0:1 |
| Power: | 57 @ 6,000 |
| Torque: | 67.9 @ 3,750 |
| Transmission: | 4 speed |
| Suspension: | Rear: Twin Showa shocks, adjustable preload |
| Rake Trail: | 27.8°, 5.1" |
| Wheelbase: | 59.6 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 530lb |
| Wet Weight: | 565lb (full of gas) |
The Harley-Davidson XLCR was an American café racer motorcycle manufactured by Harley-Davidson between 1977 and 1979.
Some say that designer Willie G. Davidson created it from the existing XLCH Sportster, initially as his personal vehicle.[1] The bike was actually designed by a committee of three people: Bob Modero (an engineer at Harley) Jim Haubert (Jim Haubert Engineering) hired as an independent Skunkworks contractor and Willie G. Although he was not present, this group had a strong styling influence from Dean Wixom when the three decided, as one of the starting points, to enlarge a dirt track XR750 fuel tank. Mr. Wixom was the original designer of this fuel tank.
Changed styling included the addition of a "bikini" fairing, slim front fender, reshaped fuel tank, a pillion-free saddle and unique "siamesed" two-into-two exhaust. It was "largely ignored" by consumers when launched in the 1970s, and "famously a sales flop", a "narcoleptic turner" due to long wheelbase and cruiser-like steering geometry, with "lethargic performance", but by thirty years later, had become a collectors item.
Manufacturing numbers: 1977, 1923 pcs at price of US$3595
1978, 1201 pcs at price of US$3623
1979, 9 or 10 pcs remaining parts from stock.
In 2013 a 1977 model sold for 12,000 dollars at an auction.[1] In 2004 a 1978 model went for 9,900 at an auction in New Zealand.[2] In 2010 a 1977 model sold for about US$20,000 by Bonhams at auction.[3]
Specs in the infobox are from Motorcyclist.