The Harley-Davidson ES motorcycle specifications include a 999.7 cc (61.00 cu in) engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 250 kg (551.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1948 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson ES 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 22% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 26th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 17% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 29th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
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.
1,000 cc — larger displacement than about 26% of Harley-Davidson models.
14.2 L — larger than about 29% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,337
2,376
Close to average.
1,511
1,599
5% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 5.00-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 5.00-16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.50 L (3.7 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.06:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 999.7 cc (61.00 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 88.9 x 83.8 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Ciculation pressure system |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 L (3.7 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Mulitplate, dry |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel double loop |
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| Front suspension | Spring forks |
| Rear suspension | Hardtail |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 5.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 5.00-16 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Firestome or Goodyear tyres. |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 250 kg (551.2 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,337 mm (92.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,511 mm (59.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.19 L (3.75 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 22 Ah, 6 Volt battery. |
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Other specifications
| Comments | Sidecar option. |
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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.