List of Harley-Davidson motorcycles explained

A list of motorcycles produced under the Harley-Davidson brand.

Pre-war

Model EngineYearsNotes
Models 0, 1 (Named retroactively in 1908)24.74cuin IOE single1904–1905Single-downtube bicycle-like frame, direct leather belt drive, rear coaster brake. Construction began in 1903; sold as production models in 1904–1905
Models 2, 3 (Named retroactively in 1908)26.8cuin IOE single1906–1907Dual-spring front-end suspension
Model 426.8cuin IOE single1908Larger front fork, tires, and fenders.
Models 5, 630.16cuin IOE single1909–1910Models 5 and 5A had 28inches wheels, the former with battery ignition and the latter with magneto ignition. 5B and 5C models offered the same choice of ignitions, with 26inches wheels for shorter riders. Model 6 series added an idler arm.
Model 7D49cuin 45° IOE V-twin1911
Models X8D, X8E60.32cuin 45° IOE V-twin1912"X" model name designated rear-wheel clutch. "D" indicated belt drive; "E" introduced chain drive for the first time. The frame was redesigned to be lower-slung and had a spring suspension in the rear downtube.
Models 9A, 9B34.47cuin IOE single1913Model 9A was belt-drive-equipped; 9B, chain-drive. The updated single-cylinder motor used a mechanical intake valve, like that first introduced on the V-twin model.
Model 10F49.48cuin 45° IOE V-twin1914The two-speed transmission was introduced and showcased on this model, along with a step-starter, enclosed intake valve, a primary chain drive, and optional sidecar.
Model 11F61cuin 45° IOE V-twin1915Three-speed transmission and electric head- and taillights debuted on this model.

Hummer/American Lightweight

See main article: Harley-Davidson Hummer.

ModelEngineYearsNotes
Model 125 two-stroke single1948–1952Copy of DKW RT 125 given to Harley-Davidson as war reparations. More than ten thousand were sold in the first year of production.
Model 165 two-stroke single1953–1959Replacement for the Model 125, with larger engine.
Hummer two-stroke single1955–1959Redesigned "B" engine with the old capacity. Extremely basic specification: no battery, horn operated by rubber bulb, no turn signals, no brake light. Last American Lightweight.
Super 10 two-stroke single1960–1961 Replaced Model 165 and Hummer, used version of the "B" engine.
Topper two-stroke single1960–1965Scooter with fiberglass body, pull-start "B" engine, and continuously variable transmission, but no engine fan.
Ranger two-stroke single1962Off-road motorcycle without lights or front fender. Extremely low gearing.
Pacer two-stroke single1962–1965 replacement for the Super 10. A new frame with rear suspension was introduced in 1963.
Scat two-stroke single1962–1965Dual-purpose motorcycle based on the Pacer. The Ranger's low gearing was optional. Was switched to the sprung frame along with the Pacer in 1963.
Bobcat two-stroke single1966Last American Lightweight. Only American Lightweight made with a standard dual seat. One-piece ABS resin bodywork covered the tank and rear tyre and supported the seat.

Aermacchis sold as Harley-Davidsons

Aermacchi motorcycles sold in US with Harley-Davidson badging.

Model Aermacchi Harley-Davidson motorcycle Engine 275 ccYears 1975Notes single from
Sprint OHC single1961–1968Sold in "C" and "H" versions.
M-50, M-50 Sport two-stroke single1965–1966 (M-50)
1966 (M-50 Sport)
Urban commuter bikes. M-50 was a single-seat step-through, M-50 Sport had a conventional gas tank and a dual seat.
M-65, M-65 Sport two-stroke single1967–1972Enlarged versions of M-50s.
X-90 Shortster, two-stroke, single cylinder, air cooled1973–1975 Bikes produced:8250 bikes in 1973, 7019 bikes in 1974 and 1568 bikes in 1975
Rapido two-stroke single1968–1972
TX 125125 cc (7.6 cu in) two-stroke single 1973 onlyTransition model (not a Rapido). 15HP @ 8,000rpm – Kick start – 5 speed – 254lb curb weight
Baja 100 two-stroke single1969–1972Off-road
SS-350 four-stroke OHC single1971–1974Sprint with larger engine. Up to 1972 kickstart, 4 speeds, 6 volts
SS-350 four-stroke ohc single1969–1974kick or electric start, 4/5 speeds, 6/12 volts
SX-350 two-stroke single1975–1978Two-stroke Trail bike .

Touring

See main article: Harley-Davidson FL.

ModelEngineYearsNotes
FL Hydra Glide1949–1957
FL Duo Glide1958–1964
FLH Electra Glide (1965–1980),
(1978–1993)
1965–1993Fitted with the Panhead engine in the first year of production with an electric start, the Shovelhead engine in the second year of production, and the Evolution engine after 18 years in production.
FLHS Electra Glide Sport (1997)
1987–1993A stripped down Electra Glide without the "Batwing" fork-mounted fairing or Tour-Pak with a simple windshield. The Electra Glide Sport was a precursor to the Road King. It was relaunched in 1981 as the Sport Electra Glide and in 1983-84 had an Evolution engine and a new chassis. In 1987, it had the Tour Glide's all-in-one console for its instruments, and a different nacelle.
FLHR/I Road King (1998)
(1999–2010)
(2010–2016)
(on CVO only)
1994–2016A stripped down FLH touring model with an updated Duo-Glide style headlamp nacelle that replaced Electra Glide Sport. 1994–1998 used the Evolution engine power plant and older frame dimension (seat height), with fuel injection being offered as an option from 1996. The 1999–2008 used the newer Twin Cam engine and had a lower seat height. The Road Kings also came in a 'Classic' version with wire spoked wheels (FLHRC-I), a factory custom version with different leather saddlebags and a small chrome windshield (FLHRS-I) and an even more customized Screamin' Eagle edition (FLHRSEI).
FLT Tour Glide1980–1996Introduced a new touring frame with rubber-mounted engine, five speed transmission, steering geometry with a low rake angle and the fork mounted behind the headset. The Tour Glide had a frame-mounted fairing.
FLTR/I Road Glide (1998)
(1999–2010)
(2010–2016)
(on CVO only)
1998–2016Introduced an updated frame mounted Tour Glide fairing. 1998 was the only year the Road Glide was offered with the 1340  carbureted power plant. Ultra Electra Glide electrical system was standard, allowing plug and play additions and communications. Electrical system from the Electra Glide Classic was used beginning in 2000, with expensive upgrades available, communications upgrades requiring the radio be returned to the factory. The Road Glide has become the preferred touring model for customizing but started off with slow sales and was never available in every country that offered the Electra Glide series.
FLHT Electra Glide/FLHTC/U/I Electra Glide Ultra (1998)
(1999–2010)
(2010–2016)
(on CVO only)
1983–2016An updated version of the Electra Glide with the Tour Glide frame and a "Batwing" fork-mounted fairing. Sold as "Standard" (FLHT), "Classic" (FLHTC) and "Ultra" (FLHTCU) models, the latter coming with addition crash bars, fairing lowers, black powder-coated engines and chrome work described as a "full dresser". From 1996, fuel injection became an option, denoted -I, before being adopted as standard equipment.
FLHX Street Glide / FLHXS Street Glide Special (2006–2006)
(2007–2012)
(2012–2016)
on the Street Glide Special (2014–2016)
(on CVO only)
2006–presentA stripped-down version of the Electra Glide, the Street Glide is mechanically identical to the Electra Glide series machines but comes with a chopped down windscreen, no front fender trim, no Tour Pack, and a lower rear air-adjustable suspension. The Street Glide still retains all of the creature comforts of the Electra Glide bikes such as a Harman/Kardon sound system, cruise control, and optional ABS and security. A "Street Glide Special" version, designated FLHXS, was introduced in 2014 with the security system and ABS made standard, a Boom! Box 4.3" (FLHX) or 6.5GT (FLHXS) [with Touch screen and GPS] infotainment system, manually adjustable upgraded rear suspension, trim (including gloss black inner fairing and pin striping), and paint (some different colors between the FLHX and FLHXS). 2014-15 models of the FLHX and FLHXS incorporated the changes brought forward by Harley-Davidson's Project Rushmore[1]

Small twins (Model W / 45 / K-series / Sportster)

See main article: Harley-Davidson Sportster.

ModelEngineYearsNotes
Model W flathead flat-twin1919–1923First of two H-D flat-twin motorcycle designs put into production, first H-D flathead motorcycle. The fork was a trailing link design.
D-series (45 solo) flathead1929–1932First H-D 45 cubic inch motorcycle, first H-D flathead V-twin motorcycle.
R-series (45 solo: R, RL, RLD,) flathead1932–1936Second series of 45 solo
W-series (45 solo: W, WL, WLA, WLC, WLD, WR) flathead 1937–1952Recirculating oil system introduced on all H-D engines in 1936, R became W to denote this. WLA and WLC were military models, WR was a racing model
Servi-Car flathead1932–1936 (R-series engine)1937–1973 (W-series engine)From 1964, the first Harley-Davidson to have electric starting.[2]
Model K and KK flathead1952–1953Last 45 street solo, all-new engine, first civilian H-D with rear suspension
Model KR flathead1953–1969Racing only
Model KH and KHK flathead1954–1956KH-series: K series, same bore but longer stroke.
XL, Ironhead,
(1972–1985)
1957–1985The first year of Sportster, a development of the KH with overhead-valve engines and cast iron heads. The engine was updated after 29 years.[3]
XR-7501970–1985Overhead-valve engines, iron heads (1970–1971), alloy heads (1972–1985)
XLCR1977–1978OHV engines, iron heads, solo seats, snake exhaust, also includes reverse shifting pedal, and rear pegs.
XR10001983–1984Street model using XR racing cylinder head and other XR engine parts.
XL, Evolution, "EVO",
1, (1986–1987),
(1988–)
1986–2022The first year of the new Sportster to have the Evolution overhead-valve engine, alloy heads
XL883N, Iron2009–2022A "baby" version of the popular Nightster, it comes with more black and cast wheels.
XR1200(X), 2008–2010, 2011–2012 for X seriesRedesigned frame, male-slider forks, improved brakes, and performance engine, along with orange paint evokes XR750 race bike; the XR1200X replaced the XR1200 – it included fully adjustable suspension both front and rear

FX/FXR/FXD/FLD/Dyna

See main article: Harley-Davidson Super Glide.

ModelEngineYearsNotes
Super Glide FX FXE FXD FXD35 (1971–1980),
(1979–1998),
1,4 (1999–2006),
(2007–2012)1971–2012First custom designed by Willie G. Davidson for the Super Glide series. FXD35 combined a fuel injected TC88 with 6 speed transmission in a numbered limited edition run of 3,500 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the 1971 Super Glide design.
Low Rider FXS FXR FXDL (1977–1980),
(1979–1998),
1,4 (1999–2006),
(2007–2009),
(2014.5–)1977–2009, 2014.5–2016Second custom designed for the Dyna Glide family series. 2014 mid-year return of the Lowrider after 3 model years hiatus.
Fat Bob FXEF FXDF (1979–1980),
(1979–1986),
(2008–)1979–1986, 2008–20162012 sees the introduction of new 103ci engine
Wide Glide FXWG FXDWG FXDWGI (1980–1986),
(1993–1998),
1,4 (1999–2006),
(2007–)1980–1986, 1993–2016Extended 41 mm forks, a 21" front wheel, and forward foot controls.
Sturgis FXB1980–1982, 1991First production Harley-Davidson with a belt final drive and a belt primary drive.
Super Glide II FXR 1982–1985
Sport Glide FXRT1983–1993
Super glide II FXRS[4] 1982–1988
Low Glide1984–1985
Street Bob FXDB (2006),
(2007–2013),
(2013–)2006–2016First "Dark Custom" designed for the Dyna Glide family series.
Switchback FLD
2012–2016Quick attach/detach saddlebags and windshield (for touring or cruising)

Softail

ModelEngineYearsNotes
FXST Softail1984–?First model in the Softail series.
FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic OHV Evolution1986–1999Second entry in the Softail family.
Springer Softail1988–2006The third version of the Softail series sporting the retro Springer frontend.
FLSTF/FLFB Fat Boy1990–
Softail Standard1998-
FXSTD Softail Deuce1999–2007
FXSTB Night Train1998–2009
FLSTN Heritage Softail Nostalgia aka "Moo Glide" (Production Limited to 2,700 units)1993 (only model year)
FLSTN Softail Deluxe (Twin Cam 103B)2005–
FXSTC Softail Custom1988–2010
Cross Bones2008–2011
Rocker and Rocker C2008–2011
Fat Boy Lo2010–
Blackline2011–2013
Softail Slim2012–
Breakout2013–2020
FXDRS FXDR2019–2020
FXDR2019–2020
FXDRS2019–2020
FXBRS2018–2020
Low Rider "S" FXLRS114 cu in (1,870 CC)2019–2021

Military

ModelEngineYearsNotes
WLA45cuin1939–1945,
1949–1952
WLA was the U.S. Army version of civilian WL; WLC was the Canadian Army version
XA45cuin flat-twin1942–1943Tactical motorcycle for desert warfare. Based heavily on and retro-engineered from BMW R71 design. Flat-twin engine with a longitudinal crankshaft, a gearshift pedal, shaft drive, and plunger rear suspension. Approximately 1000 produced for testing. Not used in combat nor ordered in volume.
MT350ERotax OHC single1993–2000A development of the Armstrong MT500 dual-purpose military motorcycle.

Trikes

Model EngineYearsNotes
Harley-Davidson FLHXXX Street Glide Trike1032010, 2011
Harley-Davidson Servi-Car1932–1973
Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic OHV V-twin 2009–
Harley-Davidson Freewheeler Milwaukee 8 2015–

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Project RUSHMORE: 2014 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. Jason. Fogelson. Forbes. Jersey City, NJ. 2013-09-03. Timeline. Project RUSHMORE: 2014 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
  2. Web site: A Potted History of Harley-Davidson: Part 2 1955–1978 . Andy . Hornsby . American-V . Crewe, UK . 2011-04-10 . Timeline . 1964: KRTT DROPPED, FIRST ELECTRIC START HARLEY: THE SERVICAR . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110930022126/http://www.american-v.co.uk/ORIGINAL/heritage/timeline/pottedhist2/index.html . 2011-09-30 .
  3. Web site: 1972–1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000. Motorcycle Classics. 2009-05-21. March–April 2010. Richard . Backus .
  4. http://www.hotbikeweb.com/bikes/separating-men-boys-history-fxr