Harley-Davidson XLCR

Harley-Davidson XLCR

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Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Production	1977–1979
Engine	1000 cc OHV 45° V-twin
Bore / stroke	88.9 x 96.8mm
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Power	57 @ 6,000
Torque	67.9 @ 3,750
Transmission	5 speed
Suspension	Rear: Twin Showa shocks, adjustable preload
Rake, trail	27.8°, 5.1"
Wheelbase	59.6 in.
Weight	530 lb (240 kg) (dry) 565 lb (256 kg) (full of gas) (wet)

The Harley-Davidson XLCR was an American café racer motorcycle manufactured by Harley-Davidson between 1977 and 1979. Designer Willie G. Davidson created it from the existing XLCH Sportster, some say initially as his personal vehicle. Changed styling included the addition of a "bikini" fairing, slim front fender, reshaped fuel tank, a pillion-free saddle and unique "siamesed" two-into-two exhaust. It was "largely ignored" by consumers when launched in the 1970s, and "famously a sales flop", a "narcoleptic turner" due to long wheelbase and cruiser-like steering geometry, with "lethargic performance", but by thirty years later, had become a collectors item.

In 2013 an 1977 model sold for 12,000 dollars at an auction. In 2004 a 1978 model went for 9,900 at an auction in New Zealand. In 2010 a 1977 model sold for about 20,000 USD by Bonhams at auction. This one sold as part of

Specifications

Specs in the infobox are from Motorcyclist.