The Harley Davidson XR1000 motorcycle was introduced in 1984 with a four stroke, 45 degree V-Twin, OHV engine that had a capacity of 998cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 9.0:1, was air cooled and featured 2 valves per cylinder. It ran on a 2x 36mm Dell’Orto carburetor and had electronic ignition with electric starting. The maximum power of the bike was 70 hp at 5600 rpm and the maximum torque was 48 lb-ft at 4400 rpm. The transmission was a 4 speed with final drive on a chain. The bike had a front telescopic fork suspension with a wheel travel of 175mm and a rear dual shocks, swing arm suspension with a wheel travel of 100mm. The front brakes were 2x 292mm discs and the rear brake was a single 292mm disc. The front and rear tires were 100/90 V19 and 130/90 V16 respectively. The Harly Davidson XR1000 weighed 228 kg dry and 231.0 kg wet. Its fuel capacity was 9.5 liters and it could travel 46 miles per gallon. The bike’s standing 1/4 mile was 12.8 seconds with a top speed of 115 mph. Overall, this was a powerful bike with impressive features and performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson XR 1000
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
