Harley-Davidson Sportster engine (1957–1985)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Harley-Davidson_Sportster_engine_(1957–1985)
GPTKB entity
Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:motorcycle
gptkbp:bore 3.00 in (early 883cc)
3.188 in (1000cc)
gptkbp:camshaft four individual cams
gptkbp:compressionRatio 9:1 (varies by year/model)
gptkbp:configuration 45-degree V-twin
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:displacement 883cc to 1000cc
gptkbp:engineType V-twin
gptkbp:fuelType carbureted
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Harley-Davidson Sportster engine (1957–1985)
gptkbp:ignition points (early), electronic (late)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Harley-Davidson
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Ironhead
gptkbp:notableFeature iron cylinder heads
iron cylinders
gptkbp:notableModel gptkb:XLX
XLT
XLCH
XLCR
XLH
XLS Roadster
XR750
gptkbp:oilSystem dry sump
gptkbp:predecessor Harley-Davidson K engine
gptkbp:primaryDrive chain
gptkbp:productionEndYear 1985
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1957
gptkbp:stroke 3.81 in
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Harley-Davidson_Evolution_engine
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Harley-Davidson_Sportster
gptkbp:valvesPerCylinder 2
gptkbp:valvetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ironhead
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7