Harley Davidson Evolution Engine History

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Harley davidson evolution engine history. The Evolution engine is credited with saving Harley-Davidson. Unlike the Harley engines of the past that couldnt keep up with the competitions performance and reliability the only reason H-D called a halt to the party was. Heres a look at the technical elements and developments that allowed the 80-cu-in.

42 rows That first bike was a single cylinder model based roughly on the recently developed. See what set these Harley-Davidsons apart. By the end of its run the engine was oil-tight reliable and pumped out stump-pulling torque.

In 1954 Harley-Davidson increased the engine to 38PS and a top speed of 161 kmh. The Big Twin version powered tourers Dynas and Softails until 19992000. Through its history Harley-Davidson has embraced technological evolution while respecting the heritage of our brand with engines that produce real-world performance for real-life riders said Harley-Davidson Chief Engineer Alex Bozmoski.

With numerous American motorcycle manufacturers trying to surface and re-surface Harley-Davidson introduces its most revolutionary engine yet. The larger Evolution engine however was replaced by the Twin Cam 88 engine in 1999. The Evolution engine is an air-cooled 45-degree V-twin engine manufactured from 1984 by Harley-Davidson for the companys motorcycles.

Making 885bhp 5450rpm and 111lb-ft 32540rpm the airoil-cooled 107 1745cc motor currently powers the entire 2017 Touring Range of Harley-Davidsons. Twin Cam 88 TM. The Sportster motorcycle line receives the Evolution V-twin engine.

This engine called Evolution is a revolution as it is the most important modernization in the history of the brand since the 1936 Knucklehead. The small Evolution engine permanently replaced the Ironhead engine and as of November 2010 is still being produced by the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company. During its 15-year reign Harley-Davidson produced almost 850000 Evolution engine powered Big Twins.