The Harley-Davidson Model KR motorcycle specifications include a 743 cc (45.34 cu in) engine and a 4-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
1953Year released
743 ccDisplacement
17 LFuel tank
1,435 mmWheelbase
How the Harley-Davidson Model KR 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 10th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Fuel capacity17 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th 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.
Displacement10th
743 cc — larger displacement than about 10% of Harley-Davidson models.
Fuel capacity40th
17 L — larger than about 40% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 743 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,435 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 3.50-19 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
3.25-19 |
| Rear tire size |
3.50-19 |
| Engine oil capacity |
2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
0.72:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
743 cc (45.34 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
70.0 x 97 mm (2.8 x 3.8 inches) |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor |
| Fuel control |
Sidevalves |
| Starter |
Kick |
| Oil capacity |
2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
4-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Steel single downtube |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire |
3.25-19 |
| Rear tire |
3.50-19 |
| Wheels |
Wire spoked. Goodyear or Firestone tyres. |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase |
1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed |
129.0 km/h (80.2 mph) |
Electrical and instruments
Other specifications
| Seat |
Solo seat |
| Exhaust system |
2-into-1 chrome |
| Comments |
Racing model. |
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