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48/100Balanced
Power
30 HP
Top Speed
137 km/h
Engine
1213 ccm
Technical Overview
1930 Harley-Davidson Model VL Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1930 Harley-Davidson Model VL utilizes a 1212.7 cc (74 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 30 HP (21.9 kW) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 24.7 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.88 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 257 km (160 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 137 km/h (85 mph).
Specific Output
24.7 HP/L
Theoretical Range
~257 km (160 mi)
Engine
Displacement1212.7 ccm (74.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details45 degree V-twin
Power30.0 HP (21.9 kW)) @ 4000 RPM
Compression4.5:1
Fuel ControlSidevalves
LubricationDry multiplate
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry multiplate
Performance
Top Speed136.8 km/h (85.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.88 litres/100 km (17.0 km/l or 40.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases136.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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