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Harley-Davidson Model Reference 1903–1965

Year-by-year Harley-Davidson model reference covering early singles through Panhead-era motorcycles, utility models, and production variations.

Harley-Davidson Model Reference 1903–1965 provides a complete year-by-year model and production reference for vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles, from the earliest single-cylinder machines through the Panhead era. Each section organizes models by year, documenting available configurations, engine families, and historical transitions across decades of production.

These articles work alongside the VIN Decoder and Paint & Emblems 1936–1965, helping you identify a vintage Harley-Davidson by engine number and then explore the full range of factory models available that year.

Explore more: Use the VIN Decoder to identify Harley-Davidson engines, or browse Paint & Emblems for factory colors and finishes.

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Model Reference Articles

• Early Era 1903–1929
• V-Series 1930–1936
• Knucklehead 1937–1947
• Panhead 1948–1965

Early Era (1903–1929)

Early Harley-Davidson singles and V-twins, year-by-year model coverage from the company’s first machines through the late 1920s.

V-Series Era (1930–1936)

Flathead big twin Harley-Davidson models from 1930 to 1936, including year-by-year configurations and production data.

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Knucklehead Era (1936–1947)

Knucklehead Harley-Davidson model reference with year-by-year machines, model codes, and production details for 1936–1947.

Panhead Era (1948–1965)

Panhead Harley-Davidson model and production reference covering Hydra-Glide, Duo-Glide, and Electra-Glide years.