Harley Davidson has been manufacturing motorcycles for almost 100 years and until recently, most of its engines have been V-twin based. Today, H-D unveiled the FXD engine which is completely new to the company.
The new design is a modular and highly efficient 48-volt electric motor that powers the upcoming model range of H-D as an integrated powertrain component. This means there will be no more need for a separate electric starter or electric throttle in future models.
The introduction of an FXD inline engine is not just another step forward; it is a complete rethinking process on how a motorcycle should propel itself from one corner to the next.
How does the FXD engine work?
The Harley Davidson FXD motor is an electric engine and no, it isn’t a battery pack attached to a motor. Instead, it is an engine with a 48-volt powertrain that all together consists of an electric motor, an inverter, the engine, and the driveline.
When an electric motorcycle is activated, the FXD engine starts up and runs on battery power until the rider requires assistance. When the rider applies the throttle, the electric assist system kicks in and powers the motorcycle.
With the application of the throttle, the engine comes to life, the electric motor activates, the driveline alters the power of the engine and the engine sends power to the wheels, allowing you to ride. If the rider takes their foot off the accelerator, the engine shuts down and the system recharges the battery. However, for the FXD engine, there is no need for a clutch, since the powertrain is connected to a single transmission.
What makes the FXD engine different?
Like the boxer engine, the Harley Davidson FXD engine is a V-twin design, but instead of being a single-cylinder design, it is a dual-cylinder design. The engine is completely new and has been in development for almost five years.
It is a modular design with a 48-volt powertrain that powers an electric engine. The FXD engine is completely new to Harley-Davidson and provides the company with a highly efficient way to power its motorcycles.
The engine is a modular design that consists of an electric motor and an inverter. The electric motor alone is built with a unique design that allows it to be smaller in size while still producing more than enough power for the FXD engine.
When it comes to the powertrain, the engine is a traditional V-twin design and is equipped with a wet sump engine design. This increases the reliability of the engine design when compared to other designs that have a dry sump design.
The future of all-electric bikes: Why now is the best time to buy them?
The Harley Davidson FXD engine is the first all-electric engine to be offered on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and as a result, it will open up a whole new world of electric motorcycle designs. It is not just Harley-Davidson that has invested in an electric-engine powered motorcycle design; Honda, Kawasaki, Triumph, Ducati, and others are working on their own models.
The growing popularity of electric motorcycles is opening the door for more manufacturers to join the trend and offer more options for customers. It is not just about battery-powered motorcycles anymore; there are electric bicycle designs that offer more power and longer ranges than their competitors. All of this just points to one thing: The future of all-electric motorcycles is bright and you can enjoy it today by buying an electric bike or motorcycle.
Conclusion
The Harley Davidson FXD engine has been in development for almost five years and offers a completely new way of powertrain design. It is an electric engine with a 48-volt powertrain that powers an electric motor, an inverter, the engine, and the driveline.
When an electric motorcycle is activated, the FXD engine starts up and runs on battery power until the rider requires assistance. When the rider applies the throttle, the electric assist system kicks in and powers the motorcycle.
With the application of the throttle, the engine comes to life, the inverter alters the power of the battery, the engine sends power to the wheels and the motor engages, allowing you to ride. If the rider takes their foot off the accelerator, the engine shuts down and the system recharges the battery.
What the Harley Davidson FXD engine does is open up a whole new world of electric motorcycle designs. You can enjoy the benefits of an electric motorcycle now, but if you are thinking about buying a new model, this is the perfect time to do so.
With more and more manufacturers coming out with all-electric motorcycle designs, the market is becoming more competitive and attractive. With the FXD engine and its modular design, it is easy to see why Harley-Davidson has decided to integrate an all-electric engine into its motorcycles.
