Harley Davidson XR1000 (1983)

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