Harley Davidson Bike Families &
Models
1. What is the name of the Harley-Davidson engine family introduced in 2017 that
features four valves per cylinder and a single camshaft?
A) Twin Cam
B) Evolution
C) Milwaukee-Eight
D) Shovelhead
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Milwaukee-Eight engine, introduced in 2017, gets its name from its
total of eight valves (four per cylinder) and marked a return to a single-camshaft design
for Harley's Big Twins .
2. Which Harley-Davidson model family is known for having hidden rear
suspension that mimics the look of a classic hardtail frame?
A) Touring
B) Dyna
C) Sportster
D) Softail
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Softail family is designed with a hidden rear suspension system that
gives the motorcycle the appearance of a rigid "hardtail" frame while providing a more
comfortable ride .
3. The revolutionary V-Rod motorcycle was powered by an engine developed in
collaboration with which automotive company?
A) Ferrari
B) Porsche
C) BMW
,D) Mercedes-Benz
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The V-Rod's liquid-cooled Revolution engine was a radical departure for
Harley-Davidson and was developed with the assistance of Porsche, featuring a 60-
degree V-Twin with overhead cams .
4. Which family of Harley-Davidson models is distinguished by its frame-mounted
"sharknose" fairing?
A) Street Glide
B) Road Glide
C) Electra Glide
D) Road King
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Road Glide is identifiable by its frame-mounted fairing, which is often
called a "sharknose" due to its distinctive shape. This is in contrast to the fork-mounted
"batwing" fairing on models like the Street Glide .
5. What was the nickname given to the first overhead-valve Harley-Davidson V-
Twin engine, produced from 1936 to 1947?
A) Panhead
B) Flathead
C) Shovelhead
D) Knucklehead
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The 1936 EL model introduced Harley's first overhead-valve engine, which
enthusiasts nicknamed the "Knucklehead" because the shape of its rocker covers was
thought to resemble a clenched fist .
6. Which current Harley-Davidson engine family is designed to function as a
stressed member of the motorcycle's chassis and is available in 975cc and 1250cc
displacements?
A) Milwaukee-Eight
, B) Twin Cam
C) Evolution
D) Revolution Max
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Revolution Max engine, launched in the Pan America and new
Sportster models, is a liquid-cooled V-Twin that serves as a stressed member of the
frame to reduce weight. It is offered in 975cc and 1250cc versions .
7. A model code that begins with "FL" and ends in "HX" typically represents which
motorcycle?
A) Road King
B) Fat Boy
C) Street Glide
D) Heritage Softail Classic
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In Harley-Davidson's model code system, the "FL" prefix generally
designates a Big Twin model with a wide front tire. The "HX" suffix specifically identifies
the Street Glide model .
8. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Sportster family?
A) Left-side drive
B) A "sharknose" fairing
C) A unit-construction engine with a right-side drive
D) Hidden rear suspension
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Sportster models are known for being smaller and lighter, and they
feature a unit-construction engine where the engine and transmission are in the same
case. They have a right-side drive, which is different from the left-side drive of Big Twin
models .
9. The first Harley-Davidson V-Twin engine, introduced in 1909, had its cylinders
arranged at what angle?
Models
1. What is the name of the Harley-Davidson engine family introduced in 2017 that
features four valves per cylinder and a single camshaft?
A) Twin Cam
B) Evolution
C) Milwaukee-Eight
D) Shovelhead
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Milwaukee-Eight engine, introduced in 2017, gets its name from its
total of eight valves (four per cylinder) and marked a return to a single-camshaft design
for Harley's Big Twins .
2. Which Harley-Davidson model family is known for having hidden rear
suspension that mimics the look of a classic hardtail frame?
A) Touring
B) Dyna
C) Sportster
D) Softail
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Softail family is designed with a hidden rear suspension system that
gives the motorcycle the appearance of a rigid "hardtail" frame while providing a more
comfortable ride .
3. The revolutionary V-Rod motorcycle was powered by an engine developed in
collaboration with which automotive company?
A) Ferrari
B) Porsche
C) BMW
,D) Mercedes-Benz
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The V-Rod's liquid-cooled Revolution engine was a radical departure for
Harley-Davidson and was developed with the assistance of Porsche, featuring a 60-
degree V-Twin with overhead cams .
4. Which family of Harley-Davidson models is distinguished by its frame-mounted
"sharknose" fairing?
A) Street Glide
B) Road Glide
C) Electra Glide
D) Road King
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Road Glide is identifiable by its frame-mounted fairing, which is often
called a "sharknose" due to its distinctive shape. This is in contrast to the fork-mounted
"batwing" fairing on models like the Street Glide .
5. What was the nickname given to the first overhead-valve Harley-Davidson V-
Twin engine, produced from 1936 to 1947?
A) Panhead
B) Flathead
C) Shovelhead
D) Knucklehead
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The 1936 EL model introduced Harley's first overhead-valve engine, which
enthusiasts nicknamed the "Knucklehead" because the shape of its rocker covers was
thought to resemble a clenched fist .
6. Which current Harley-Davidson engine family is designed to function as a
stressed member of the motorcycle's chassis and is available in 975cc and 1250cc
displacements?
A) Milwaukee-Eight
, B) Twin Cam
C) Evolution
D) Revolution Max
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Revolution Max engine, launched in the Pan America and new
Sportster models, is a liquid-cooled V-Twin that serves as a stressed member of the
frame to reduce weight. It is offered in 975cc and 1250cc versions .
7. A model code that begins with "FL" and ends in "HX" typically represents which
motorcycle?
A) Road King
B) Fat Boy
C) Street Glide
D) Heritage Softail Classic
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In Harley-Davidson's model code system, the "FL" prefix generally
designates a Big Twin model with a wide front tire. The "HX" suffix specifically identifies
the Street Glide model .
8. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Sportster family?
A) Left-side drive
B) A "sharknose" fairing
C) A unit-construction engine with a right-side drive
D) Hidden rear suspension
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Sportster models are known for being smaller and lighter, and they
feature a unit-construction engine where the engine and transmission are in the same
case. They have a right-side drive, which is different from the left-side drive of Big Twin
models .
9. The first Harley-Davidson V-Twin engine, introduced in 1909, had its cylinders
arranged at what angle?
