Harley-Davidson Model B Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson Model B motorcycle specifications include a 345.7 cc (21.09 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 113 kg (249.1 lb).

Key specifications

1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1932Model years
346 ccDisplacement
113 kgDry weight
Model years covered
192619271928192919301932
Year-specific specification changes

The 1926 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
1928192973.0 x 82 mm (2.9 x 3.2 inches)
193273.6 x 82.6 mm (2.9 x 3.3 inches)
Dry weight
19301932136 kg (299.8 lb)

How the Harley-Davidson Model B compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.

Displacement346 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 73% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 4th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement4th

346 cc — larger displacement than about 4% of Harley-Davidson models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 346 cc
Chassis snapshot

Chain (final drive) • 3-26 front / 3-26 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3-26
Rear tire size 3-26
Bore/stroke ratio 0.88:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 345.7 cc (21.09 cu in)
Bore × stroke 73.0 x 82.6 mm (2.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel control Sidevalves

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 3-26
Rear tire 3-26
Wheels Spoked

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 113 kg (249.1 lb)

Other specifications

Seat Single spring-mounted

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.