There are still people who imagine a Harley-Davidson to be a chunky heap of metal with a fat rear tire. It does indeed take a lot of metal to keep the power of a Harley engine reasonably in check. But if you do it right, the whole thing can also be surprisingly light and slim.
A 1940 Knucklehead is perhaps the best starting point for such a project. Ehinger Kraftrad started the Blue Knucklehead with the rebuild of the engine, installed heads from the later model and moved the stainless steel exhaust system to the right - to give a clear view of the "Knuckle side" of the engine.
The Sportster gas tank was narrowed, chopped and smoothed. Narrow 19-inch wheels round off the package. So there it is, a real „Kraftrad“: Instead of disappearing under a pile of sheet metal and accessories, the sublime overhead valve V-twin called Knucklehead looks proudly and confident out of the frame. And to ride it? Sporty like a young god.
