Model families are primarily distinguished by the model frame. Modern Harley-branded motorcycles fall into one of six model families: Touring, Softail, Dyna, FXR, Sportster, and VRSC (or V-Rod). Note that these conventions for model designations are broken regularly by the company. Letters are appended singly or in pairs, as follows: B (Belt Drive), C (Classic or Custom), D (Dyna Glide), DG (Disk Glide), E (Electric start), F (Fat Boy (1990-present) or Foot-shift (1972 and prior)), H (High compression), L (Hydra Glide forks), LR (Low Rider), P (Police), R (Race or Rubber-mount), S (Sport or Springer), SB (Single belt final drive), ST ( Softail), T (Touring), WG (Wide Glide), I (Fuel injection), SE (Screamin’ Eagle), U (Ultra)Ĭustom Vehicle Operations models can also have a number (2,3,4) added. The first letter may be one of the following: E, F, J, U, V (Big Twin), D, G, R, W (Small Twin), X (Sportster), or V (VRSC) The sequences can be long, as in the 2006 model designation FLHTCUSE. Harley model designations are a sequence of letters and numbers, combined in limited ways. The Destroyer is tuned to make sub 10-second quarter mile runs in the hands of an experienced rider. The Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod Destroyer is a 165+hp, professional-level drag racing motorcycle designed exclusively for competition by Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations it comes stock with larger 79 in³ engine, air shifter and wheelie bar, among other features. There is also a non-street variant: the VRXSE SE Destroyer.By 2006, the line had been expanded to five consumer model V-Rods, including the standard V-Rod, the "roadster-styled" Street Rod, the long and low Night Rod, and the VRSCSE² Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod. At first it was used in a single model called the V-Rod. Used in VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) models.Revolution, Designed and developed by Porsche in Germany, 2002-present, 69 cubic inches (1.13 L), 60 degree V-twin, Liquid cooled.After six years, Harley-Davidson withdrew their trademark application.Įvolution Sportster cruising around downtown Buenos Aires These objections were followed by litigation.
Nine of Harley-Davidson's competitors filed comments opposing the application, arguing that cruiser-style motorcycles of various brands use a single-crankpin V-twin engine which produce a similar sound. On 1 February 1994, the company filed a trademark application for the distinctive sound of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine: "The mark consists of the exhaust sound of applicant's motorcycles, produced by V-twin, common crankpin motorcycle engines when the goods are in use". This design, which is covered under several United States patents, gives the Harley-Davidson V-twin its unique "potato-potato" sound. there is a 405° gap (as both cylinders go through their exhaust stroke) until the first piston fires again.the other piston fires at 315° into the stroke.the first piston fires (this is the 0° position).On the V-twin, the sequence is as follows: This design causes the pistons to fire at uneven intervals. The crankshaft has a single pin, and both pistons are connected to this pin through their connecting rods. The classic Harley-Davidson engines are two- cylinder, V-twin engines with the pistons placed at a 45 degree angle. Harley-Davidson 45° V-twin, Evo Sportster. Since 1998 Harley-Davidson has also owned Buell Motorcycle Company. It also licenses its logo, which is a profitable side business ($41 million of revenue in 2004, or almost 5% of net income). Harleys are especially noted for the tradition of heavy customization that gave rise to the chopper-style of motorcycle. The Motor Company supplies many domestic police forces with their motorcycle fleets. Harley-Davidson motorcycles attract a loyal following (in marketing terms, the owners form a brand community). Harley-Davidson motorcycles (popularly known as "Harleys") are distinctive in both design and sound. The company emphasizes heavy bikes designed for cruising and known for their distinctive exhaust note.
It is one of the two remaining American mass-producers of motorcycles (along with Victory Motorcycles). The Harley-Davidson Motor Company ( NYSE: HOG) is an American manufacturer of motorcycles based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Anniversary badge on a 2003 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Motor Company
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