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

The Harley-Davidson Model V motorcycle specifications include a 1212.7 cc (74.00 cu in) engine and power of 30 hp (21.9 kW) @ 4,000 rpm.

Key specifications

1930Year released
1,213 ccDisplacement
30 hpPower
15.1 LFuel tank
1,524 mmWheelbase

How the Harley-Davidson Model V 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.

Engine power30 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

About 53% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 9th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Displacement1,213 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity15.1 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 11% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 31st 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.

Engine power9th

30 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.

Displacement40th

1,213 cc — larger displacement than about 40% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity31st

15.1 L — larger than about 31% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,213 cc • 30 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,524 mm
Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Specific power 24.7 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1930

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1212.7 cc (74.00 cu in)
Power 30 hp (21.9 kW) @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio 4.5:1
Fuel control Sidevalves
Lubrication Dry multiplate

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Dry multiplate

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Leading link -coil springs
Rear suspension Rigid-

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Dimensions and weight

Wheelbase 1,524 mm (60.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.14 L (4.00 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 128.8 km/h (80.0 mph)

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.