The Harley-Davidson Model U motorcycle specifications include a 1,209 cc (73.77 cu in) engine.
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Harley-Davidson Model U 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.
About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 39th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
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1,209 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,209 cc (73.77 cu in) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Linkert |
| Fuel control | Sidevalves |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Leading link -coil springs |
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| Rear suspension | Rigid- |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Other specifications
| Seat | Spring-mounted seat |
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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.