MG 1305 YD - Harley Davidson model V - 1208/1200cc. – 1932 - USA

- Aircooled V twin

- Side valve

- 28hp at 4000rpm with a compression ratio of 4:1

- 825 machines produced in 1931.

In 1930 the Model “V” came on the market to replace the F-head models J and JD.
The model “V” was a medium compression model, the “VL” was its high-compression brother, designed for sidecar and package truck use. The “VL” produced some 30 HP and it was the top of the line for Harley-Davidson customers in the 30s. In 1936 the VL was replaced by a heavier model, the 80 cu inch ( 1340 cc) VLH. That machine produced 34 HP and weighed 247 kg.
The “V” had a power output of 28 HP @ 4000 rpm.
Some of the new features for the 1932 model year were: new cylinders that gave improved airflow for better cooling and strengthened front forks .

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