1966-1971  

____1966 KR Flat Tracker____

Production    N/A

Power plant  45 CI flathead V-Twin

Features       Dirt track racer

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During the 13 racing seasons between 1954 and 1966, the highly successful Harley-Davidson KR racers won every National Championship except one. Three-time champ Bart Markel won the 1966 title.

____1967 FLH Electra Glide____

Production   7,750

Power plant   74 CI V-twin, 4-speed

Features       Electric starting

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With it's new "Shovelhead" engine which was introduced in 1966 and electric starting that appeared as standard equipment in 1965, the Electra Glide series became America's "King of the highway." It was offered with either hand or foot shift.

____1968 KR-TT____

Production   N/A

Power plant  45 CI flathead V-twin

Features      TT racing

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The TT version of the popular KR racer was intended for scrambles racing over twisting courses that usually had a jump, where the motorcycles got airborne. The TT was also converted for high-speed road racing use.

____1970 Baja____

Production   1,427

Power plant   6 CI  2-cycle single

Features       Off-road racer

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Named after a long distance race held in the Baja, this high-performance off-road Harley proved highly competitive in motocross, enduro and cross-country racing. The Baja collected a long list of victories, including wins in punishing southern California desert races and the grueling Greenhorn Enduro.

____1970 XLH Sportster____

Production   3,033

Power plant  55 CI V-Twin

Features        "Boat tail" option

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The one-piece seat base and fender, made of fiberglass, was an option for 1970 and 1971 model Sportsters. This option, referred to as the "Boat Tail," never became a popular item, which only guaranteed its classic status.

____1970 XR-750 Iron Barrel____

Production   200

Power plant   45 CI V-twin

Features        Iron barrels and heads

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In response to rule changes, Harley's racing department developed the XR-750 dirt track racer in only 4 months. It featured a short-stroke engine with iron barrels and heads. A road racing version was also made.

____1971 FX Super Glide____

Production  4,700

Power plant  74 CI V-twin, 4-speed

Features       First of the FX model

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Harley-Davidson married an FL chassis to the XL front fork and came up with the FX 1200cc Super Glide. The body work was designed by Willie G. Davidson, grandson of company co-founder William A. Davidson. This styling was unique to the 1971 model year, dropped in '72.

____1971 Rapido____

Production  N/A

Power plant   125 CC 2-stroke single, 4-speed

Features        Lightweight, economy

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The Rapido was one of several small, lightweight 2-stroke models targeted to appeal to entry-level buyers and youths. It was made by Harley-Davidson's Aeramacchi plant in Italy. Italian-made Harleys first appeared in 1961, when the 250cc Sprint was introduced.