Harley-Davidson Model 1

The Harley-Davidson Model 1 was the first motorcycle produced by the American manufacturer Harley-Davidson. The purchase price was 200 US dollars; 38 copies were made.[1]

Harley-Davidson Model 1
ManufacturerHarley-Davidson
Production1903-1905
ClassStandard
Engine440cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine
Top speed56 km/h (35 mph)
Power3 kW (4 hp)

History

William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson developed the first prototype of a Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1903. The engine was designed according to the system De Dion-Bouton, had a displacement of 167 cc and made about 2 ps (1.5 kW). Since Harley and Davidson were dissatisfied with the performance, in 1904, cubic capacity was increased to 405 cm3 at one of bore 76 mm and one stroke 89 mm. From this pre-production model came two copies.[2]

See also

References
  1. Tod Rafferty: Harley-Davidson. 1. Auflage. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 1997, ISBN 3-613-01796-2, S. 10.
  2. Jerry Hatfield: Standard Catalog of American Motorcycles 1898-1981. Krause Publications, 2006, ISBN 0-89689-949-7, S. 116.
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