Built around Harley-Davidson's sport motorcycle platform, the 1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer utilizes a 1000 cc (61 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 70.5 Nm (52 lb-ft) at 3,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 61 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (3,800 rpm) and peak power (6,200 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,473 mm (58 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1977 to 1978, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
61 HP/L
Power Band Window
3,800–6,200 rpm
Engine
Displacement1000.0 ccm (61.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power61.0 HP (44.5 kW)) @ 6200 RPM
Torque70.5 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.0 ft.lbs) @ 3800 RPM
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Power
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Torque
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
