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1940 Harley Davidson 61 OHV (USA). 989 cc air-cooled V-twin four stroke, four speed. Top speed 90 mph. The introduction of the overhead valve increased speed and power over their Indian rivals. Known as Knuckleheads because of the appearance of the rocker enclosures, these popular machines were produced from 1936 to 1947.

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