The Harley-Davidson Model R motorcycle specifications include a 742.6 cc (45.31 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 181 kg (399 lb).
Key specifications
1932Year released
743 ccDisplacement
181 kgDry weight
How the Harley-Davidson Model R 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.
Displacement743 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc
About 42% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 9th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
This model Harley-Davidson database average
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
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Displacement9th
743 cc — larger displacement than about 9% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 743 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 |
0.72:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
742.6 cc (45.31 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
69.9 x 96.9 mm (2.8 x 3.8 inches) |
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 |
181 kg (399 lb) |
Other specifications
| Seat |
Single spring-mounted |
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