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Captain America \u2013 The First Avenger The Harley Davidson […]","datePublished":"2016-04-08","dateModified":"2016-04-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Captain America always used motorcycles in the comics and it became an iconic part of his character.The motorcycle was designed in mind for the Military by Harley, and eventually the US Army ordered around 70,000 units between 1942 and 1945. It was designed to be able to scout ahead quickly through adverse terrain and to be powerful enough to carry all the necessary gear that a soldier would need.The motorcycle was also fitted with a rifle sling at the front, so the rider can easily and securely store his weapon. With a 740cc engine and a top speed of 65mph on paved roads, weighing in at around 550lbs (without any other accessories attached) meant that the getting around quickly was never an issue.Avengers \u2013 The Avengers AssembleA Harley-Davidson FLS Soft-tail Slim, was used by Captain America at the very last scene of the film. The scene was shot after the battle of New York with the rest of the Avengers at the time.This Harley had a 1690cc engine which gave the motorcycle 88 foot-pounds of torque at 3200rpm and a top speed of 110mph. The 4.2 gallon fuel tank gives the rider around 180 miles of traveling distance without needing to refill. The FLS made a return in the second stand-alone film \u201cThe Winter Soldier\u201d.Captain America \u2013 The Winter SoldierWe see a brief appearance of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Soft-tail Breakout in \u201cWinter Soldier\u201d but this motorcycle was used as his personal motorcycle only.The Harley used throughout the film had the same 1690cc engine as the 2012 FLS Soft-tail slim, however had a larger fuel tank of 5 gallons and 95 foot-pounds of torque at 3000rpm with a top speed of 122mph.During the film he was named an enemy and fugitive of S.H.I.E.L.D by Alexander Pierce secretly a leading member of Hydra, Captain America escapes the headquarters using a more combat worthy motorcycle, a 2014 Harley-Davidson Street 750.The Street 750 was used for the majority of bike scenes during the film which had a smaller 749cc engine as it was lighter than previous motorcycles used during the film series.The engine gave the motorcycle 43.5 foot-pounds of torque at 4000rpm and a top speed of 110mph. The fuel tank was also smaller compared to other fuel tanks in previous motorcycles used, the Harley had a fuel tank size of 3.5 gallons.We see this motorcycle used at the beginning of \u201cAvengers \u2013 Age of Ultron\u201d where he performed a backflip, sending the motorcycle ever so sadly into a Hydra Vehicle.We are keeping an eye out for Captain America\u2019s next set of wheels \u2013 no doubt that it will sport a Harley-Davidson badge! Images: Action Academy, Motorcycle Cruiser, Bud Cad, Marvel Wikia"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"CAPTAIN AMERICA’S TWO-WHEELS","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/captain-americas-two-wheels\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]