Harley-Davidson 1920 Model F

Harley-Davidson 1920 Model F 989 cc IOE V-twin engine & frame # 20T9120

The 1920 catalogue gives some excellent arguments why one should choose a Harley-Davidson: ”Enthusiastic Harley-Davidson riders have often pointed out that it actually costs less to ride a Harley-Davidson than to walk. Considering the present cost of shoes, whether one figures his time worth anything at all or not, there is little doubt but that is true. But in figuring the cost of driving a Harley-Davidson one should consider many things. For instance, is it worth something to a man to be able to reach his work on a motorcycle in 15 minutes when it takes three or four times as long by a street car, and often longer if he walks. It means he can leave home later in the morning and reach home earlier in the evening. Often it means he can have a hot meal home at noon instead of the cold lunch he has been used to.” This was written more than 100 years ago but these arguments still seem pretty strong we’d say…

During 1920 more than 7,500 magneto-Model Fs and more than 14,000 battery-and-coil-Model Js are delivered to customers. The engine gives its full power of around 15 hp at a leisure 3,000 rpm. The compression ratio is modest with 3.75:1. The unladen weight of an F is 160 kg and she can reach a top speed of around 100 km/h.

Our F comes in finely restored condition and has a current Dutch registration. She has regularly been used in vintage club runs.