The Harley Davidson XR1000 was released in 1983 and was powered by a four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV engine with a capacity of 998cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and was fitted with 2X 36mm Dell’Orto carburetors and an electronic ignition system. The XR1000 was capable of producing 70 hp / 52.6 kW @ 5600 rpm and a max torque of 48 lb-ft / 65 Nm @ 4400 rpm. The motorcycle was equipped with a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive. In addition, the front suspension had telescopic forks and a front wheel travel of 175 mm / 6.8 in. The rear suspension featured dual shocks and a swing arm with a rear wheel travel of 100 mm / 3.9 in. Stopping power was provided by 2X 292mm disc brakes in the front and a single 292mm disc brake in the rear. The motorcycle had a dry weight of 228 kg / 502.6 lbs and a fuel capacity of 9.5 litres / 2.5 US gal, with an average consumption of 46 mpg. The Harley Davidson XR1000 was able to complete the standing quarter-mile in 12.8 sec at 101 mph and had a top speed of 115 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson XR 1000
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
