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41/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.16 hp/kg
Top Speed
124 km/h
Engine
213 ccm
Technical Overview
1976 Harley-Davidson SS 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Harley-Davidson's sport motorcycle platform, the 1976 Harley-Davidson SS 250 utilizes a 213 cc (13 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the SS 250 measures 129 kg (284 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.45 kg per horsepower). The 10.5-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 124 km/h (77 mph).
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Brakes
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Transmission
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