Description
Harley Davidson 1925 “JE” 989 cc IOE V-twin engine# 25 JE 1989
The sturdy 989 cc (84x89mm) Harley-Davidson became a popular choice for motorcycle buyers all over the world, private enthusiasts as well as police forces, postal sevices and other government bodies.
The OHV inlet, side valve exhaust concept was used till 1930, when HD chose the full sidevalve engine configuration. In the early twenties a 1212 cc version (bore x stroke 87.4×101.6mm) was brought out.
Model year 1925 looked completely different from the previous models: a new type of frame resulted in a three inches lower saddle position, the wheels were smaller in diameter and the petrol tank got a “ dynamic” teardrop shape. All in all these new models looked much more modern than their predecessors.
In 1925 Harley Davidson sold about 15,000 motorcycles.
Some 5500 were 989 cc models, the majority of the machines sold were of 1212 cc capacity.
This sturdy but elegant HD was sold in Great Britain and is equipped with Cowey speedometer and CAV ammeter.
The machine has been restored a number of years ago.