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49/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.22 hp/kg
Top Speed
145 km/h
Engine
1200 ccm
Technical Overview
1969 Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1969 Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper pairs a 1200 cc (73.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 6,000 rpm. With a specific output of 50 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Captain America Chopper measures 272.2 kg (600 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.54 kg per horsepower).
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