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Harley's verschillende type aanduidingen.

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DECIPHERING HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL CODES: 100 YEAR’S WORTH OF FUN!
Posted in Motorcycle How-To Guides on January 23, 2018 by Lowbrow Customs.



Harley-Davidson applies a letter to help designate the main components, and even accessories, that a certain model is outfitted with. By reading the basic knowledge below, we hope to help you be comfortable in identifying types of Harley-Davidson motorcycles simply by knowing what the model code is. Perhaps our tongue-in-cheek subtitle clues you in to our thoughts on the sometimes straight-forward, sometimes convoluted world of Harley-Davidson naming conventions. The key to deciphering these model abbreviations is understanding the sequence of the letters. Also, this guide can be used for identifying early models up to current day designations. It covers the vast majority of models, though there are some gaps for special outfitting of limited model motorcycles. Our goal was to offer up a solid, overall view of Harley-Davidson model codes over the years, without getting too granular and confusing to the layman. Towards the end you will find some examples, as well as a quick reference guide for the most common late-model Harley Davidson model abbreviations and full names. Enjoy!

The First Two Letters

This is quite straight-forward, with the first letter representing which engine is in the particular model in question. The models below cover many years, from 1918 to modern day Harley-Davidsons.

Engine Code Engine Type
EL Big Twin, overhead valve, 61 cubic inch Knucklehead
FL Big Twin, 74, 80, 88, 107 etc cubic inch engine. The 74 cubic inch engines were from 1941 to 1982. Depending on the year FL the engine could be a Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evo, Twin Cam, Milwaukee-Eight etc.
FX Big Twin, 73 cubic inch and larger engines. Includes Superglide and Dyna series, as well as others. Tend to be 'sport model' bikes, often narrow and performance oriented.
G Servi-Car (three wheeler) produced from 1937 to 1973. GE is electric start, produced from 1963 to 1973.
J F Head (IOE, or Intake over Exhaust). Depending on the model they could have been equipped with a variety of engines, including 61 or 74 cubic inch engine (like the JD).
K Flathead, side-valve 45 and 55 cubic inch engine that was the precursor to the Sportster. K models were produced from 1952 through 1956, with the Sportster being released in 1957. K racing bikes were made after 1956, however, including the KR, KRTT etc.
U Big Twin, flathead, side-valve 74 and 80 cubic inch
V Revolution engine, also known as the V-Rod engine. This dual-overhead cam, liquid cooled Harley-Davidson engine varies greatly versus other powerplants prior to it’s 2002 release.
VL Flathead, side-valve 74 cubic inch Big Twin engine. Starting in 1930.
WL Flathead, side-valve 45 cubic inch engine. The L refers to low-compression. WL is a civilian model, WLA refers to the military model produced for World War II (see Additional Letter Designations and list of vintage models below)
XL Sportster. The Sportster’s precursor was the K-model in 1952, which became the Sportster, or XL, starting in 1957. Sportster model designation always starts with XL, except for the few XR models (see Sportster model list below). The X designation was also used for the 1918 to 1922 opposed twin cylinder Sport and the experimental 1944 XA military opposed twin cylinder.

1978 Harley-Davidson XLCR Sportster Cafe Racer - production 1977-1979
The Third Letter

The third letter (and sometimes also the fourth, as with Softail, see below) of the model designation will inform you of which style frame is to be found on that particular Harley-Davidson model. However, in the case of Sportsters, the engine displacement is often following the XL designation. The number 883 refers to 883cc, while 1200 refers to a 1200cc displacement engine, for instance, XL1200C (Sportster 1200cc Custom).

Frame Code Frame Type
D Dyna frame, which features a rubber-mounted engine
ST Softail frame, originating in 1984, with hidden rear suspension and a ‘hardtail’ look.
T Touring frame

1948 FL Panhead • Photo by: David Carlo
Additional Letters: Specific Models and Additional Features

After the first three to four letters, as some models use two letters for the frame designation, you can find a wide array of letter designations for specific models, or for additional features found on different model motorcycles. Some of these are as follows:

Specific Models/Features Code Specific Models/Features Type
A Military
B Belt Drive for initial 1980’s models, Black Paint for the Bad Boy in 1995-96.
C Various meanings including Classic, Competition (as in XLCH), Custom
D Deuce
DG Disc Glide
E Electric start
F Fat Boy model
H Various meanings including Hand shift, High Performance and Heavy Duty
I Fuel Injection
L Low or Low Rider
LR Can denote Low Rider
N Nostalgia, Iron (as in XL883N, Sportster 883 Iron), Deluxe
P Police model
R Road King, Rubber Mount (FXR)
S Springer
S (without following T) Sports version
SC Springer Custom
T Touring
V Seventy-Two ( as in XL1200V, Sportster 1200 Seventy-Two)
WG Wide Glide front end

2000 FXDS-CONV Dyna Convertible
Examples of Deciphered Model Designations

Bringing this full circle, let’s look at some different Harley model designations and decipher them, just for fun! Don’t worry, kids, there will not be a written test on this material.

XL883C

XL = Sportster

883 = 883cc engine displacement

C = Custom

Therefore, the XL883C is a Sportster 883 Custom

FXDL

FX = Big Twin sport model

D = Dyna frame

L = Low Rider

Therefore, the FXDL is a Dyna Low Rider! The FXD is easy as it means ‘Dyna’, and anything to follow that will spell out some specific features or model that it is.

FLSTN

FL = Big Twin

ST = Softtail frame

N = Deluxe

Therefore, the FXSTN is a Softail Deluxe. A Harley Big Twin with a wide front tire, Softail frame and the N designation meaning it is a Deluxe.

FLHRCI

FL = Big Twin

H = Highway frame

R = Road King

C = Classic

I = Fuel Injected

Whew! You can see how these model names can get quite long, but with a little practice you can be rattling off model names ad nauseam.

Harley-Davidson Model Designation Quick Reference Guide

Below we have compiled a quick reference of Harley-Davidson model abbreviations and the full model names that you can pronounce (usually!) in plain English. This list is a compilation of late-model motorcycles, though much of it applies to models from a very large swath of the last century. If you are searching for a particular one, simply hit CTRL-F and use the ‘Find’ function to jump right to the model you are looking for. You can also use this list to check your skill at deciphering H-D model abbreviations on-the-fly!


1938 EL Knucklehead
Vintage Models 1960's and Earlier
Model Code Model Name
DL
Flathead, 45 cubic inch, produced 1929-1931. Harley's first flathead v-twin as well as first 45 cubic inch engine.
E Knucklehead, overhead valve, 61 cubic inch V-Twin, 6.5:1 compression
EL Knucklehead, overhead valve, 61 cubic inch V-Twin, 7:1 compression, introduced in 1936
ES Knucklehead, overhead valve, 61 cubic inch V-Twin, 6.5:1 compression, sidecar use
FL The FL, introduced in 1941 featuring a 74 cubic inch Knucklehead engine, the FL designation is used to current day. On Panhead models, FL was standard compression and FLH was high compression. By the time Shovelheads came around they were all high compression.
G / GA / GD / GE Servi-Car three-wheeled motorcycle powered by a 45 cubic inch flathead engine. 1932-73. Second letter can denote style of rear box, or in case of the 'GE' it denotes Servi-Car with electric start, produced 1963-1973.
J J Model, F head (intake over exhaust, or IOE), 61 cubic inch V-twin introduced in 1915
JD JD, F head (intake over exhaust, or IOE), 74 cubic inch V-Twin introduced in 1922
K K Model, precursor to the Sportster, a 750cc (45 cubic inch) flathead, was introduced in 1952
KH The KH was introduced in 1954 featuring a larger 883cc engine
KHK The KHK featured the 883cc engine plus high-lift cams and polished ports
KK The KK model, introduced 1953, features a K model 750cc engine with hotter cams and factory porting
KR The KR replaced the flathead WR Harley factory flat track race bike and was produced from 1952 until 1969.
KRTT The KRTT is the faired version of the KR for use in road racing.
RL Flathead, 45 cubic inch, produced1932-1936
U Flathead, 74 cubic inch Big Twin, 5:1 compression
UH Flathead, 80 cubic inch Big Twin, 5.2:1 compression
UL Flathead, 74 cubic inch Big Twin, 5.5:1 compression
ULH Flathead, 80 cubic inch Big Twin, 5.7:1 compression
VL Flathead, 74 cubic inch Big Twin replaced the JD in 1930
VLH Flathead, 80 cubic inch Big Twin, 1936 only
WL Flathead, 45 cubic inch V-twin, civilian model
WLA Flathead, 45 cubic inch V-twin, U.S. Army model 1940-45, 1949-52
WLC Flathead, 45 cubic inch V-twin, Canadian Army model 1941-1944
WLDR Flathead, 45 cubic inch V-twin race motorcycle, discontinued at outbreak of WWII
WR Harley production racing motorcycle, built to compete in AMA sanctioned events.
XA The XA was built for use in Africa in WWII, with opposed cylinders and a shaft drive.
Touring Models
Model Code Model Name
FLHR Road King
FLHRCI Road King Classic
FLHRSI Road King Custom
FLHRSEI2 Road King CVO 2003
FLHRXS Roadking met toeters en bellen.
FLHS Electra Glide Sport
FLHT Electra Glide Standard
FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide
FLHTCUL Ultra Classic Electra Glide Low
FLHX Street Glide
FLHXSE CVO Street Glide
FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
FLHTCUTG Tri-Glide
FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited
FLHTKL Electra Glide Ultra Limited Low
FLHX Street Glide
FLHXS Street Glide Special
FLHXXX Street Glide Trike
FLTC Rubber Mounted Dresser Classic
FLTCU Rubber Mounted Dresser Classic Ultra
FLTR Road Glide
FLTRSE CVO Screamin' Eagle Road Glide
FLHRSE5 Road King CVO 2013
FLTRX Road Glide Custom
FLTRXS Road Glide Special
Softtail Models
Model Code Model Name
FLST Softail
FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic
FLSTF Fat Boy
FLSTN Softail Deluxe
FLSTSC Springer Softail Classic
FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible
FLSTSB Cross Bones
FXSTB Night Train
FXSTC Softail Custom
FXSTD Softail Deuce
FXSTS Springer Softail
FXSTSB Bad Boy
FXSTSSE CVO Softail Springer Screamin' Eagle
FXCW Softail Rocker
FXCWC Softail Rocker Custom
FXS Softail Blackline
FXSB Softail Breakout
FXSBSE Softail CVO Breakout
FX / Dyna Models
Model Code Model Name
FX Superglide, Kick Start
FXB Sturgis Belt (80, 81, 82)
FXD Dyna Super Glide
FXDB Street Bob (Sturgis 1991)
FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom
FXDG Dyna Glide / Sturgis
FXDS-CON Dyna Convertible
FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide
FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport
FXDXT Super Glide T-Sport
FXDF Fatbob
FXDFSE2 FatBob CVO 2009
FXDL Low Rider
FXE Superglide, Electric start
FXLR FX Lower Rider / Evolution
FXR Superglide II / Rubber Mount
FXRS Low Glide / Low Rider
FXRS-CONV FXR Sport Convertible
FXRT Sport Glide
FXRSDG 1984 Disc Glide / all Chrome package / rare
FXRP Police or Pursuit - Defender
FXRS FXR Sport
FXS Low Rider / Shovelhead
FXSB Low Rider Belt / Breakout with Milwaukee-Eight engine
Sportster Models
Model Code Model Name
XL Sportster
XLH883 Sportster Hugger
XL883 Sportster 883
XL883C Sportster 883 Custom
XL883L Sportster 883 Low
XL883N Sportster 883 Iron
XL1200 Sportster 1200
XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom
XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low
XL1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster
XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster
XL1200S Sportster 1200 Sport
XL1200V Sportster Seventy-Two
XL50 Sportster 50th Anniversary Ed.
XLA Sportster built for U.S. Army and Military Policy, 1957-1965.
XLCH Sportster, Ironhead 'Competition Hot' performance model
XLCR Sportster Cafe Racer, 1977-79
XLS Sportster Roadster
XR-750 Sportster, 750cc alloy-head racing model
XR1000 Sportster, 1000cc with XR heads and engine components
XR1200 Sportster, 1200cc with XR heads and engine components
V-Rod Models
Model Code Model Name
VRSC V-Rod
VRSCAW V-Rod (240mm rear tire)
VRSCB V-Rod Black Finish
VRSCD Night Rod
VRSCDX Night Rod Special
VRSCF V-Rod Muscle
VRSCR Street Rod
Other Models
Model Code Model Name
XG500 Street XG500
XG750 Street XG750
FLRT Freewheeler Trike
FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic
FLHXXX Street Glide Trike

1948 WR Flathead • Photo by: David Carlo
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Interessante post. :thumbsup:
Een computerprobleem zit meestal tussen de rugleuning van je stoel en het toetsenbord.
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75% Is eigenlijk hetzelfde op een paar details na
Ook kale mensen vliegen soms in elkaars haren.
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Wat moet je d`r mee met zo`n lijst? :roll:
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Volgens mij heb ik zoiets al eerder voorbij zien komen....
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Zo ja, wat voor type: FLHRXS
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Mis de FLHRXS (Road King Special) nog.
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Bloody Marvelous schreef:Mis de FLHRXS (Road King Special) nog.
Nou, voor jou gemoedsrust, heb ik de ,,FLHRXS,, er bij gezet hoor :toppie:
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zet dan mijn laatste 3 Harley's er ook even bij :lol:
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PS RoadKing schreef:zet dan mijn laatste 3 Harley's er ook even bij :lol:
Dat wil ik wel Pieter .. geef die letter combi's maar
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Road King CVO 2013 ....
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