The Harley-Davidson Model K motorcycle specifications include a 743 cc (45.34 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 181 kg (399 lb).
Key specifications
The 1952 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Model K 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 42% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 10th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th 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.
743 cc — larger displacement than about 10% of Harley-Davidson models.
17 L — larger than about 40% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.25-19 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.72:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 743 cc (45.34 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 97 mm (2.8 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Linkert |
| Starter | Kick |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel single downtube |
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| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swing-arm, twin hydraulic shocks |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-19 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 181 kg (399 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 129.0 km/h (80.2 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1657 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, blue, red, bronze |
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| Seat | Sole seat |
| Price as new | US$ 865. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Also called Harley-Davidson Model-K and Harley-Davidson K-Model. |
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.