The 1973 Harley-Davidson Sportster is an iconic "Ironhead" V-twin classic, renowned for its raw mechanical character and unmistakable exhaust note. Displacing 998~cc, it produced 61 horsepower and featured a right-side gear shifter. Today, these models are highly sought-after collector's items. Harley-Davidson produced approximately 20,000 Sportsters in 1973. Many were chopped, modified, or neglected over the decades, making original, matching-numbers survivors increasingly rare. Engine: 998~cc (advertised as 1000cc) 45-degree, air-cooled, overhead-valve V-twin. Performance: 61 horsepower, quarter-mile in 13.38 seconds, and a top speed nearing 100 mph. Shift Configuration: Right-side shift mechanism (which remained until 1974). Braking: Single front disc brake (a modern upgrade for the era) and a rear drum brake. Models Available: The XLCH (kick-start) and the XLH (electric-start). Component Changes: Featured Kayaba front forks and Bendix/Zenith carburetors. Harley-Davidson produced approximately 20,000 Sportsters in 1973. Many were chopped, modified, or neglected over the decades, making original, matching-numbers survivors increasingly rare. This bike is all serviced, inspected and ready to roll. This bike is a survivor and is in excellent shape. This bike, like all our bikes will be fully serviced, inspected and detailed at the time you take delivery. HaldemanAuto/cyclehunters.com 102 Old Ebenezer Rd Lebanon Pa, 17046 717-273-1809
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