A big change in the models available from 1949 to 1950. The available models would be trimmed from the 1949 record of 15 down to 6 for 1950. Eliminating all springer front fork models and sidecar gearing models except the ES and FS.

Other changes include polished die cast fork tube sliders and an adjustable trail hydra-glide front end .

1950 speedometer

1950 gas tank emblems

Here are some great sources for detailed information about Harley Davidson’s 1950 Panhead

How to restore your Harley-Davidson by Bruce Palmer 111

Riding vintage website

the Jocky Journal web forum

hydra-glide.com The panhead and flathead site

The Harley Davidson Panhead service manual 48-57 rigid

1950 models

model	engine type	actual displacement	compression	options
E hydra-glide solo	61 c.i. low compression	60.32 c.i.	6.5:1	—
EL hydra-glide sport solo	61 c.i.high compression	60.32 c.i.	7.0:1	—
ES hydra-glide sidecar twin	61 c.i. low compression	60.32 c.i.	6.5:1	S = sidecar gearing
F hydra-glide solo	74 c.i. low compression	73.66 c.i.	6.6:1	—
FL hydra-glide sport solo	74 c.i.high compression	73.66 c.i.	7.0:1	—
FS hydra-glide sidecar twin	74 c.i. low compression	73.66 c.i.	6.6:1	S = sidecar gearing

NOTE: the ” S “ denoting sidecar gearing will not be stamped in serial number.

1950 models available colors

paint	stripes	speedometer
white	—	bluish gray center. cream white mph numbers. red indicator
riviera blue	—
ruby red	—
azure blue	—
black	—
flight red	—
metallic green	—
silver	—

white

riviera blue

ruby red

azure blue

black

flight red

metallic green

silver