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.
![]() The XR-1000 Sportster's acceleration was unequaled by any other street motorcycle Harley had ever built. |
![]() XR-1000 Sportster gauges were positioned just above the handlebars, within easy view of the rider. |
![]() The XR's twin carbs on the right fed into the back of both cylinders. |
![]() The exhaust exited on the left from the front of the cylinders. |
![]() The basic XR-1000 Sportster design originated with the XR-750 dirt-track race bike. |
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