Harley-Davison motorcycles are known for their use of big V-twin engines. The company's proprietary engine design has come a long way since the introduction of the first 49.5 cubic-inch version in ...

Harley-Davidson introduced the Panhead V-Twin in the fall of 1947 as a replacement for the Knucklehead engine for the upcoming 1948 model year. It would go on to power a number of iconic ...

Over the last century, American motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson has put out several iconic engines, each unique enough to have an impact, however small, not only on the company itself but also on the ...

Last week Harley-Davidson let loose its first salvo in the motorcycle war of this year, hoping for the best. Although there are practically no new models to enter the market yet, and that may be ...

Having unbalanced V-twin engines bolted directly to their steel frames is one reason Harley-Davidsons vibrate so much. To alleviate the vibrations, Harley-Davidson began using rubber-mounted engines ...

Harley-Davidson used Panhead engines from 1947 to 1965 and replaced them with the Shovelhead from 1966 to 1984. The differences go beyond active years, though.