Cars & vehiclesRay Donnelly Motorcycles15 WORST Engines Ever Put Into Harley Davidsons

15 WORST Engines Ever Put Into Harley Davidsons

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Published Oct 3, 2026, 3:30 PM · 1w ago

Ray Donnelly Motorcycles
Ray Donnelly Motorcycles
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Harley-Davidson has produced some legendary engines over the years, but not every engine has earned the same reputation. In this video, we take a look at 15 of the worst engines ever put into Harley-Davidson motorcycles, exploring their designs, reliability issues, performance problems and the reasons these engines became controversial among riders. In this video: ✓ 15 problematic Harley-Davidson engines ✓ Engine design and performance issues ✓ Reliability and common problems ✓ The stories behind these infamous engines ✓ What made each engine stand out for the wrong reasons Watch until the end to discover which Harley-Davidson engines have developed the worst reputations over the years. Which Harley-Davidson engine do you think deserves to be on this list? Tell us in the comments.

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