1925 Harley-Davidson 1000cc IOE V-Twin

Year: 1925                 Cylinder capacity: 1000 cc

Engine number: 25FE10177

Documents: Swedish road registration document

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is an American motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1903, it is one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression along with its historical rival, Indian Motorcycles. The company has survived numerous ownership arrangements, subsidiary arrangements, periods of poor economic health and product quality, and intense global competition to become an iconic brand widely known for its loyal following. There are owner clubs and events worldwide, as well as a company-sponsored, brand-focused museum.

By 1920 Harley-Davidson was the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world, with 28,189 machines produced and dealers in 67 countries. In 1921, Otto Walker set a record on a Harley-Davidson as the first motorcycle to win a race at an average speed greater than 100 mph (160 km/h).
Harley-Davidson put several improvements in place during the 1920s, such as a new 74 cubic inch (1,212.6  cc) V-Twin introduced in 1921, and the "teardrop" gas tank in 1925. They added a front brake in 1928, although only on the J/JD models. In the late summer of 1929, Harley-Davidson introduced its 45-cubic-inch (737 cc) flathead V-Twin to compete with the Indian 101 Scout and the Excelsior Super X. This was the "D" model produced from 1929 to 1931. Riders of Indian motorcycles derisively referred to it as the "three cylinder Harley" because the generator was upright and parallel to the front cylinder. In 1929, Vivian Bales drove a record 5,000 miles across the United States and Canada on a D-model.


This 1925 inlet-over-exhaust 1000 cc Harley-Davidson is a nice older restoration in fine running and rideable condition. It is fitted with an early Bosch magneto-dynamo and complete electric lighting set and horn, three speed transmission and of course the characteristic 1000cc IOE engine of Harley-Davidson, which gives the machine plenty of power to deliver.
Further equipments include nice original switch-box at the handlebars, Mesinger 3 leather saddle, tool- and battery boxes and rear carrier.

Documentation consist of Swedish road registration documents.