Servi-Car GE
1949 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car GE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Harley-Davidson's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1949 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car GE features a 740 cc (45.2 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 24 HP (17.5 kW) at 4,400 rpm. With a specific output of 32.4 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 1,549 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.87-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 101 km/h (63 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 38 indexed model years from 1932 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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