Harley
Davidson 
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1919-1926
___1919 Flat Twin Sport Model___
Power plant 35.63 CI Flat twin, 3-speed Features List price The horizontally opposed twin-cylinder engine that powered this model had an unusually small displacement for a Harley twin. The engine revved to very high speeds. It was exported in very large numbers. ____1920 Fishing Trip____
Power plant None Features None List price The original founders of Harley-Davidson often used there bikes for sport. Company archives contain many photographs of William A. Davidson and William S. Harley (Front), and the other company founders like Arthur Davidson Rear, posing with the rewards of fishing and hunting trips. ____1922 JD 74____
Power plant 74 CI V-Twin Features 14 CI larger engine List price Harleys first 74 cubic inch engine was introduced in 1922, dubbed the "Superpowered Twin". An FD model had a magneto ignition system , While the JD Model had a full generator system with lights ___1922 JD With Sidecar____
Power plant 74 CI V-Twin Features Optional sidecar List price The Harley sidecar was also available in a two-passenger sidecar model (22QT). The JD's extra front mudguard clearance on the top and sides enabled it to travel rough roads with sand and mud. A spare tire was an option. ___ 1923 JD 74___
Power plant 74CI V-Twin Features 2nd year of prodution List price This machine was advertised as having benefited from a year of engineering development. Offered at a reduced price in 1923, catalogs advertized "Double your riding pleasure and pocket the savings." A sidecar cost ? additional. ____1924 2-Cam Racer______
Power plant 74 CI V-twin Features Alloy pistons List price N/A The racing machines of this era were all business, having no brakes, clutch or starter. The use of aluminum alloy pistons was a first in 1924. The low-profile single seat Harleys were popular on board and dirt tracks, and hill climbs. ___1926 JD 74____
Power plant 74 CI V-Twin Features Optional sidecar List price The JD's double spring fork helped to provide excellent ride qualities. The JD model had a three-speed transmission and a standard 3.5 gallon gas fuel tank. A complete tool kit was also standard equipment. ____1926 Single____
Power plant 21.1 Cl single cylinder, 3-speed Features Easy handling, 80-mile per gallon List Price The 21-cubic inch single was produced for ten years in both flathead and overhead-valve versions. Advertised to cost only 1 penny per mile to operate, the highly dependable machine appeared to be a scaled-down version of Harley's larger twin.
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