H-D new engine — “Milwaukee-Eight”
According to the rumor mill, Harley-Davidson is set to release a new engine in certain touring models for 2017.
The new engine is called the “Milwaukee-Eight”.
The engine will have four valves per cylinder and be increased to 107 cubic inches, or 1753cc.There have been seven distinct engine designs from the motor company since 1914, and Harley-Davidson has been consistent with air-cooled, pushrod driven, two valve per cylinder designs. The new engine is the eighth in the line and may explain the naming convention. The new engine will be air cooled, but the increase in the number of valves will help make the new engine compliant with increasingly more stringent emissions laws.
Photo courtesy of Harley-Davidson and motorcyclelife.com.au
Thanks for the share, love reading your blog!
Been riding h-ad’s for a few decades and love them,but when you look around what I don’t see is h-d expanding very quickly into new technogy beyond the v-rod that basically hasn’t changed in 15 yrs..yes,they have a very loyal following that’s made them successful..When the boomers quit buying they will have a tough time competing…wish h-d success,it’s a great tradition,great bike and has lmade life a little better for all of us
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