What is the horsepower of a Harley?
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Harley motorcycles come in many models with different displacements, with mainstream models ranging between 883CC and 1690CC. Metric Horsepower Introduction: Metric horsepower, also known as PS, is entirely man-made and set to a value very close to imperial horsepower. It is defined as the power required to perform 75 kilogram-force meters of work in one second. Imperial Horsepower Introduction: The concept of horsepower as a unit was named by James Watt, the improver of the steam engine, to represent the power of the steam engine relative to the pulling power of a horse. It is defined as "the power of a horse capable of pulling 33,000 pounds at a speed of one foot per minute," with watts (W) or kilowatts (kW) used as standard units.