Models
FXRP Police
The factory police FXR, based on the FXRT. It became a familiar sight in films and TV.
Overview
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The FXRP police model debuted for 1984, based on the FXRT (Rider, Sep 2017; Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys"). Its fairing came from the same Nova-derived design as the FXRT (Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys").
Rider lists three VIN codes: ED for the windshield version, EF for the fairing version, and EK for a California Highway Patrol version. Rider's author says 237 of the CHP bikes were built, "allegedly" by the race shop (Rider, Sep 2017).
shovelhead.us lists 588 FXRPs for 1984 plus 189 "FXRP Chips" (shovelhead.us, 1984). Moto Gallery's guide associates the model with 1984 to 1994 (Moto Gallery FXR overview). Harley's police owner's manuals show it was still offered for 1990 and 1992 (Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual; Harley-Davidson 1992 FLHTP/FXRP Owner's Manual). We have not found a primary source for the last year unverified.
FXRPs appear in Ghostbusters, Moonwalker and many other titles. See Pop Culture.
Years made
1984 to about 1994.
| Model year | Units built | Notes | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 588, plus 189 listed as FXRP Chips | First year | Reported | shovelhead.us, 1984 |
| 1985 to 1994 | unverified | Listed in the 1990 and 1992 police manuals; end year per a secondary guide | Needs source | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual; Harley-Davidson 1992 FLHTP/FXRP Owner's Manual; Moto Gallery FXR overview |
| CHP (EK) | 237 | Author's claim, "allegedly" | Reported | Rider, Sep 2017 |
Identifying features
- FXRT-based chassis with fairing or windshield (Rider, Sep 2017)
- Nova-derived fairing shared with the FXRT (Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys")
- VIN model codes ED (windshield), EF (fairing), EK (CHP) (Rider, Sep 2017)
- Police equipment in the 1990 manual, which covers the FXRP and FLHTP: siren, cycle signal lamp with alternating flashing pursuit lamps, microphone input jack, saddlebags, adjustable air suspension and an adjustable solo seat (Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual)
Specs
No period road test of this model found yet. See what the magazines measured on other FXRs: Period Road Tests →
Factory figures from Harley's 1990 FXRP and FLHTP police owner's manual, with a check against the 1992 manual. No police-model road test found yet. The manuals do not give rake, trail or brake sizes unverified.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1340 Evolution, 45° V-twin, 8.5:1 compression | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Claimed output | 69 hp at 5000 rpm; 80 lb-ft at 4000 rpm | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Wheelbase / overall length | 64.70 in / 94.20 in | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Overall width / height | 35.50 in / 59 in | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Road clearance / saddle height | 6 in / 30 in | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Dry weight (as shipped) | 650 lb; 630 lb for the windshield version | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| GVWR (front / rear axle rating) | 1085 lb (390 lb / 695 lb) | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Fuel | 4.20 gal total, including 0.40 gal reserve | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Oil / transmission / primary | 3 qt with filter / 1 pint / 1.50 qt | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Fork oil (per leg) | 11.5 oz | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Sprockets | Engine 24, clutch 37, transmission 33, rear wheel 70 teeth | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Tires (cold pressure) | Dunlop K181 PT, MM90S-19 front at 30 psi, MT90S-16 rear at 32 psi | Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| Later years | Still listed in Harley's 1992 police owner's manual: 64.70 in wheelbase, 30.00 in saddle height, 640 lb dry (630 lb with windshield), 3.8 gal fuel | Harley-Davidson 1992 FLHTP/FXRP Owner's Manual |
Known issues
Common problems across the FXR family, by model year: Known Issues →
Missing fairing and bag parts
Buyer's guides note that FXRT and FXRP fairing, bag and trim parts are often missing or swapped on used bikes (Moto Gallery FXR overview).
Rubber mounts and stabilizer links
The whole design depends on three elastomer mounts and two adjustable stabilizer links (Rider, Sep 2017). Buyer's guides suggest checking them on any used FXR (Moto Gallery FXR overview). Typical wear symptoms and replacement intervals unverified.
1984 dry clutch
Early 1984 bikes had a dry clutch; later 1984 bikes got a wet clutch (Rider, Sep 2017; Cycle World, Sep 1984). Check which one a bike has before ordering parts.
Photos
No FXRP photos here yet. We only publish photos that are free to use or that owners send us with permission. Have one?
Related models
FXRT
The faired sport tourer of the family, with a frame-mounted fairing and hard bags that started life on Harley's cancelled Nova project.
FXRD
A one-year luxury touring version of the FXRT, with a trunk, stereo and floorboards.
FXR
The original FXR: the base model of the family, launched as the Super Glide II and later sold simply as the Super Glide.
Sources
- Kip Woodring, "Motorhead Memo: The Gentleman's Express", Rider Magazine, September 20, 2017 (year-by-year FXR history and VIN model codes). Link
- Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys: The History of the FXR" (photos from the Harley-Davidson Archives; interviews Bob LeRoy). Link
- Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 1990 FXRP and FLHTP Police Models Owner's Manual (police equipment, specifications pages 84 to 85). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service. Link
- Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 1992 FLHTP and FXRP Police Models Owner's Manual (specifications). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service. Link
- shovelhead.us, "1984 Harley-Davidson" model year history page (enthusiast site; production figures). Link
- Moto Gallery, "1982-2000 Harley-Davidson FXR" resource guide (secondary buyer's guide). Link
About the unverified flag: it marks a detail we have not yet been able to confirm in a published source, such as a factory document, owner's or service manual, or period magazine test. Where a table cell shows only the flag, we have not found a reliable figure. We keep these details visible so they can be checked. If you have a source, please tell us.
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