Why Does Harley-Davidson Use Air-Cooled Engines?

[ElisaMarie]

In the 1960s, Harley-Davidson also produced its own single-cylinder air-cooled engine with a displacement of 250cc. Later, this engine was applied to other Harley models, and Harley even modified it to increase the displacement to 350cc. This single-cylinder air-cooled engine was produced for over a decade before being discontinued, which speaks volumes about its reliability. In fact, since its inception, Harley-Davidson's motorcycle image has been defined by its 45-degree V-twin engine, which has become the brand's iconic hallmark. Harley-Davidson primarily produces high-torque, low-revving engines, which are inherently designed to be very tightly built, resulting in minimal heat generation. To this day, few riders have managed to push a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to the point of heat-induced performance degradation.