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Harley Davidson 500 STREET (XG500) 2014 Parts & Accessories

Founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson, Harley-Davidson is one of the world's most recognizable motorcycle manufacturers. Celebrated for popularizing the heavyweight cruiser market and its iconic 45-degree air-cooled V-twin engines, the company survived the Great Depression, multiple ownership changes, and fierce international competition. Harley-Davidson built a massive global subculture around custom styling, distinct exhaust notes, and long-distance touring. In recent years, the brand expanded into modern categories with the Revolution Max liquid-cooled powertrain platform, launching high-performance streetfighters, adventure-tourers, and all-electric motorcycles under the LiveWire brand.

Harley-Davidson uses a letter-based designation system to identify chassis type, engine series, and factory trim options:

• FL: Large-frame chassis with heavy-duty front forks (Touring, Softail, Heritage)
• FX: Medium-frame chassis combining Sportster-style narrow front ends with large V-twin frames (Dyna, Softail Sport)
• XL: Lightweight unit-construction chassis ("Sportster" series)
• VR: "V-Twin Racing" — High-output liquid-cooled DOHC platform (V-Rod)
• RH / RA: Modern Revolution Max liquid-cooled modular platform (Sportster S, Pan America)
• ST / CVO: "Sport Touring" and "Custom Vehicle Operations" factory custom performance trims

• XL Sportster 883 / 1200 (1957–2022): Classic air-cooled, unit-construction V-twin roadsters produced for over six decades, including iconic variants like the Iron 883, Forty-Eight, Roadster, and Nightster.
• Sportster S / Nightster (RH Series, 2021–Present): Next-generation sport-roadster platform powered by the liquid-cooled Revolution Max 975T and 1250T engines, featuring structural engine integration and electronic rider modes.

• Dyna Series (FXD / FXDL / FXDB, 1991–2017): Rubber-mounted V-twin chassis known for raw handling, exposed dual rear shock absorbers, and models like the Super Glide, Street Bob, Low Rider, and Wide Glide.
• Softail Series (FLST / FXST, 1984–Present): Hardtail-look frame design hiding a rear mono-shock under the seat; includes iconic models like the Fat Boy, Heritage Classic, Breakout, Softail Slim, and Street Bob 114.

• Electra Glide / Street Glide (FLHT / FLHX): Heavy-duty touring machines featuring batwing fairings, hard saddlebags, high-output Milwaukee-Eight engines, and long-range highway ergonomics.
• Road Glide (FLTRX): Frame-mounted "sharknose" fairing touring model designed for high-speed highway stability and custom bagger performance.
• Road King (FLHR): Classic-styled windshield touring roadster combining vintage 1950s aesthetics with modern chassis and engine technology.

• V-Rod Series (VRSCA / VRSCDX, 2001–2017): Power cruiser platform developed in collaboration with Porsche, powered by the 60° liquid-cooled 1130 cc / 1250 cc Revolution V-twin engine.
• Pan America 1250 / Special (RA1250, 2021–Present): Flagship adventure-touring motorcycle featuring a 150 HP Revolution Max 1250 engine, Adaptive Ride Height (ARH) suspension, and multi-terrain ride modes.
• Street 500 / 750 (XG Series, 2014–2021): Entry-level urban commuters powered by the liquid-cooled Revolution X engine platform.