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
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.
About 53% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 9th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 11% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 31st 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.
30 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,213 cc — larger displacement than about 40% of Harley-Davidson models.
15.1 L — larger than about 31% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Specific power | 24.7 hp/L |
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Model information
| Year released | 1930 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| 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) |
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| Clutch | Dry multiplate |
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) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 1,524 mm (60.0 inches) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 L (4.00 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 128.8 km/h (80.0 mph) |
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