XLX 1000-61

1983 Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1983 Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 pairs a 997 cc (60.8 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 50.2 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 XLX 1000-61 measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.88 kg per horsepower). The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 159 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1982 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.