XLX 1000-61

1984 Harley-Davidson XLX 1000-61 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's classic motorcycle platform, the 1984 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 while maximum torque reaches 55 Nm (40.6 lb-ft) at 4,000 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 and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), 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 paired with a rated consumption of 4.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 181 km (112 miles) between fill-ups, 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.