What does PPU mean on Harley-Davidson?

Speaking of weight, ppu is a measure of a motorcycle’s dry weight. It tells you how much a motorcycle weighs without any of its fluids. For example, if you have a bike that has PPU of 65, it means that the dry weight of the bike is 65 kilograms.

What does PPU mean on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle?

Packing pounds per horsepower (or ppu is a rating assigned to some Harley-Davidson bikes to indicate just how much force a bike can produce at the wheels. While it's possible to have more PPU than a bike with lower-end specifications, it's more common for a bike with high-end components to have a lower PPU rating than one with entry-level parts.

What does PPU mean on a Harley Street?

The Harley-Davidson PPU is an acronym for Power Productivity Unit. It refers to the amount of pure power an engine generates at its peak. A PPU rating is calculated by multiplying the engine’s bhp rating by the number of engine revolutions per minute (RPM) at which the bike is tested. For example, a Harley-Davidson Iron Horse motorcycle with an 861 bhp engine and a 6,000 RPM redline would get an 11.1 PPU

What does PPU mean on a Harley Street motorcycle?

A Harley-Davidson PPU or Power Plus upgrade adds more power to your motorcycle’s engine. It’s similar to adding more horses to a car to improve performance. This upgrade is only available for Harley-Davidson touring, cruiser, and Sportster models.

What does PPU mean on a Harley Street model?

The PPU designation on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is for Premium Packing Precision. It’s an acronym that refers to how tightly the bike’s engine and frame are assembled. The tighter the engine is packed into the frame, the stiffer it is, providing improved handling and a higher level of performance.