General
See Figure 2. A unique 17-digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is assigned to each motorcycle. Refer to Table 1.
Location
See Figure 1. The full 17-digit VIN is stamped on the right side of the frame near the steering head. In some destinations, a printed VIN label is also attached on the left side of the steering head.
Abbreviated VIN
An abbreviated VIN showing the vehicle model, motor type, model year, and sequential number is stamped on the left side of the electric vehicle powertrain.
NOTE
Always give the full 17-digit VIN when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.
1Stamped VIN
2VIN label
Figure 1. VIN Locations
Figure 2. Typical Harley-Davidson VIN: 2020 LiveWire Model
Table 1. Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2020 LiveWire Model
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE VALUES
1
World manufacturer identifier
1HD=Originally manufactured in the United States
5HD=Originally manufactured in the United States or Thailand for sale outside the United States
2
Motorcycle type
2=Heavyweight electric motorcycle
3
Model
XA=ELW LiveWire®
4
Motor type
E=Revelation® electric power train
5
Configuration/calibration, introduction
Normal Introduction
B=EV1
C=EV2
D=EV3
E=EV4
F=EV5
Mid-year or Special Introduction
6
VIN check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
7
Model year
L=2020
8
Assembly plant
B=York, PA USA
D=H-D Brazil-Manaus, Brazil (CKD)
N=Haryana India (Bawal District Rewari)
S=Tasit, Pluagdang, Rayong, Thailand
9
Sequential number
Varies