1984 Harley-Davidson XR-1000 Sportster Pictures

The 1984 Harley-Davidson XR-1000 Sportster motorcycle was based on the stripped down XLX Sportster, but it was fitted with special cylinder heads similar to those on the racing version for more horsepower.

1984 Harley-Davidson XR-1000 Sportster motorcycle side view.
The XR-1000 Sportster's acceleration was unequaled
by any other street motorcycle Harley had ever built.

1984 Harley-Davidson XR-1000 Sportster motorcycle instrument panel.
XR-1000 Sportster gauges were positioned just
above the handlebars, within easy view of the rider.

1984 Harley-Davidson XR-1000 Sportster motorcycle twin carbs.
The XR's twin carbs on the right fed into the
back of both cylinders.

1984 Harley-Davidson XR-1000 Sportster motorcycle exhaust.
The exhaust exited on the left from the
front of the cylinders.

1984 Harley-Davidson XR-1000 Sportster motorcycle XR-750.
The basic XR-1000 Sportster design originated
with the XR-750 dirt-track race bike.


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