Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer motorcycle specifications include a 1,000 cc (61.02 cu in) engine and a 4-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

1977-1978Model years
1,000 ccDisplacement
70.5 Nm @ 3,800 rpmTorque
1,473 mmWheelbase
178 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
19771978
Year-specific specification changes

The 1977 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
197881.0 x 96.8 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Displacement
1978997 cc (60.84 cu in)
Front brakes
1978Dual disc
Front tire
19783.75-19
Rear tire
19784.25-18
Cooling system
1978Air

How the Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer 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.

Displacement1,000 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 22% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 28th 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.

Displacement28th

1,000 cc — larger displacement than about 28% of Harley-Davidson models.

Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,210 mm
This bike

2,210

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

7% below average.

Overall width889 mm
This bike

889

Harley-Davidson avg

1,054

16% below average.

Overall height1,016 mm
This bike

1,016

Harley-Davidson avg

1,208

16% below average.

Wheelbase1,473 mm
This bike

1,473

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

8% below average.

Ground clearance178 mm
This bike

178

Harley-Davidson avg

128

39% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,000 cc • Oil & air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,473 mmClearance 178 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive) • MM90-19 front / 4,25-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size MM90-19
Rear tire size 4,25-18
Bore/stroke ratio 0.84:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,000 cc (61.02 cu in)
Torque 70.5 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,800 rpm
Bore × stroke 81.0 x 96 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2.0
Cooling system Oil & air
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Starter Electric
Lubrication dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch wet plate

Chassis and suspension

Frame steel tube
Rake 30.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire MM90-19
Rear tire 4,25-18

Dimensions and weight

Overall length 2,210 mm (87.0 inches)
Overall width 889 mm (35.0 inches)
Overall height 1,016 mm (40.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,473 mm (58.0 inches)
Ground clearance 178 mm (7.0 inches)

Other specifications

Color options black
Exhaust system double with siamise primary
Comments manufactured 1200 pcs

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.