The art of the motorcycle engine has evolved dramatically since the days of the F-Head. In 1921, a Harley-Davidson became the first motorcycle to win a race with an average speed of 100 miles per hour.
The engine — and motorcycles engines in general — have changed dramatically since the early days. Time and technology have taken their toll in both good and bad ways, some would say. During a recent staff meeting here at the J&P Cycles headquarters in Anamosa, Iowa, our resident motorcycle experts and enthusiasts thought it would be interesting to highlight the history of the v-twin engine. From the F-Head, to its evolution as a Harley engine, to the current day Revolution, the Big-Twin motor has been a mainstay in the industry.
Below is the product of that curiosity that we want to share with you and the world. Please feel free to download and repost The Historic Timeline of Big Twin Motors infographic to share with other Big Twin enthusiasts.
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That’s really cool..to me there’s nothing sweeter than a harley v-twin,from the old days til present.I dig the retro look of the poster.My Evo electra glide is badass thanks to J&p.!!!Keep up the the good work.
Didn’t INDIAN Motorcycles develope/invent the first
V-Twin engine? I think they did among other innovations that most bikes seem to still enjoy still today. And why is it that Indian Motorcycle is always left out in these time lines?
You know just because you believe a lie. that doesn’t make it true. Give credit where credit is do. You Harley fans think that Harley was the original.
You’re wrong! Long live INDIAN MOTORCYCLES.
Just like my people, you wish we had not been here when your people arrived.
If you were not so narrow minded abd stupid about what people actually think about Indians then you would get off your high horse that anyone actually cares that you are an Indian or any other nationallity.
How can I get a copy for my shop?