1918 Harley Davidson Model 18
In 1918 almost half of all Harley-Davidson motorcycles produced are sold for use by the U.S. military in World War I. At War’s end, it is estimated that the Army used some 20,000 motorcycles in their efforts, most of which were Harley-Davidsons. One day after the signing of the Armistice, Corporal Roy Holtz of Chippewa Falls, Wis., is the first American to enter Germany. He is riding a Harley-Davidson.
The staggered shifter gate for the three-speed transmission placed first gear toward the front, with neutral, second, and third to the rear. As it had since 1915, the tank-mounted speedometer was driven by a gear on the rear wheel.
ENGINE: F-Head 45° V-twin
Bore x Stroke: 3.31 x 3.5in (84 x 89mm)
Displacement: 60.33ci (987.67cc)
Horsepower: 16 @ 3,000 rpm
Transmission: 3-speed
Primary drive: Chain
Final Drive: Chain
Brakes: Rear expending band
Ignition: Coil/point
Frame: Steel, single downtube
Suspension: F. Leading link spring
Wheelbase: 59.5in (151.5cm)
Weight: 325lb (147kg)
Fuel capacity: 2.75gal (10.4lit)
Oil capacity: 5qts (2.4lit)
Tires: 28 x 3.0in (71.1 x 7.62cm)
Top speed: 65mph (105km/h)
Color: Olive green
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