Harley-Davidson Street 750 2020 — Specifications

Nothing new on the 750 Street in 2020. The last improvement dates back to 2017, with the addition of ABS. It had no choice anyway if it wanted to continue its career. A journey with a few bumps... or rather a few grievances from the Milwaukee fans themselves, who struggle to consider the Street an authentic Harley. For its initial revisions, the most accessible of the H-D received anti-lock brakes, but also a lowered seat height, new levers, a revised instrument panel, a better-integrated wiring harness, an LED taillight, and standard alarm.

But how to explain its low resale value and the bikers' rejection? Let's go back to its appearance and specifications, quite different from the original philosophy of the MoCo models. This machine strikes where you least expect it: it's a new type of H-D, and its engine is liquid-cooled!

Not a Sportster, nor a Dyna, nor a Softail... The Street belongs to none of the families in the Harley range. What a slap in the face to the archaists, those who sneezed when the Dynas appeared and choked at the birth of the V-Rod. A new family at the Milwaukee manufacturer appears only once per decade... No, it's even longer. Well, let's not dwell on the historical-technical aspect. The important thing is that this motorcycle is now presented as the gateway to the Harley range. It's the cheapest, the lightest, and the smallest in displacement.

We discovered the world of Milwaukee with an 883 cm3 engine. The passport is now in 3/4 of a liter, with a completely new engine. A twin, of course, which is not opened at 45° like the majority of Harley blocks, but at 60° like the V-Rod. This is not the only common point. Liquid cooling, 4 valves per cylinder but a single overhead camshaft are also found. Paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a belt drive, the "Revolution X" engine comes in two formats (we will only know the larger one). The stroke is the same for each version (66 mm), only the bore changes. With 69 mm, we obtain a displacement of 494 cm3; pushing to 85 mm, the displacement climbs to 749 cm3. However, being the smallest HD block does not mean being apathetic. It is announced with 57 horsepower at 7500 rpm, almost the same power as the 883. The latter retains the advantage of torque. The Revolution X will have to settle for 59 Nm at 4000 rpm. But why cool it with liquid? It doesn't output a huge amount of watts, and almost all H-D twins are cooled with air/metal contact. Because the Street, as its name suggests, is intended to cruise in the city, spend time in traffic jams and idle at traffic lights. Only liquid cooling can ensure consistent performance despite urban constraints. And pollution standards are not far off...

The Street has chosen an engine detached from the manufacturer's history, more "youthful" than current production; which corresponds to its targeted clientele. Around this heart, the machine corresponds to Harley standards. A very classic steel double cradle frame, a minimalist instrument panel, a duo of lateral shock absorbers, a single brake disc per wheel, a raw appearance, leather and metal. And a strong predisposition to personalization. It offers a few small treats like the fork bellows, the symbolic windscreen capping the headlight, or the cut cylinder fins. Reasonable in displacement, this mini-Harley can also contain its weight. The scale extracts nearly 230 kilograms fully fueled. That's almost 30 kilograms less than the previous lightest Harley, the Sportster 883; and half of the heaviest, the CVO 1800 Limited.

As steeped as it is in American chauvinism, the Street is a child of globalization. Designed in the States, it is nevertheless manufactured in India. Let's nuance the statement: the Street models for the American market are manufactured in Kansas; the rest of the world is supplied by machines produced near New Delhi.

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