Harley-Davidson XG750R

XG750R

The Harley-Davidson XG750R is a competition-only motorcycle made by Harley-Davidson for flat track racing.[1] It is powered by the fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Revolution X V-twin engine from the 2015 Harley-Davidson Street 750. It is the first all-new flat track racing motorcycle from Harley-Davidson in 44 years.[2]

Competition

It was first used in competition by Davis Fisher of the Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Factory Team on April 9, 2016, in the GNC1 race at the AMA Pro Flat Track Circuit of the Americas Half-Mile.[3] The motorcycle was built by Vance & Hines, long known in motorcycle racing for their road racing and drag racing success.[4]

Differences between the XR750 and XG750

The XG has a number of changes from the older XR750, reflecting newer technology.[5]

XR750 and XG750R differences
Attribute XR750 XG750R
Engine layout 45-degree V-twin 60-degree V-twin
Cooling Air Liquid
Fuel delivery Carburetion Injection
Valves per cylinder 2 4
Valve actuation Pushrod Single overhead camshaft
Crankshaft bearings Roller Plain
Connecting Rods Fork and Blade Conventional
Rev Limiter No Yes

References

  1. ^ "Next Generation, Liquid-Cooled Harley-Davidson XG750R Flat Track Bike Breaks Cover at AMA Pro Springfield Mile". Archived from the original on 2016-06-01. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  2. ^ "Harley-Davidson introduces its first new pro flat-track bike in 44 years". 27 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Harley-Davidson's XG750R Breaks Cover At the Springfield Mile".
  4. ^ "Harley-Davidson Unveils XG750R Flat Tracker".
  5. ^ "EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Harley-Davidson's New XG750R Flat-Track Racer".