Harley Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide (1971)

The Harley Davidson FL 1200 Electra Glide is a motorcycle that was produced in 1971. It has a four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin engine and a capacity of 1207 cc/74 cu-in. The bike has a compression ratio of 8.0:1 and an induction system of Tillotson 1-5/8″ dual Venturi diaphragm with an accelerator pump. The ignition is an alternator/battery that supports both electric and kick starting. The bike boasts a maximum power of 58 hp/42.3 lb-ft and maximum torque of 70 lb-ft/95 Nm. It also has a 4-speed transmission and a chain final drive.

The front suspension of the bike is telescopic forks, while the rear suspension is a swinging fork. The front and rear brakes are both drums, and the bike has 5.10-16 tires. The wet weight of the motorcycle is 340 kg/749.6 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 19 liters/5.0 US gal. The motorcycle still remains an important vintage bike and is often used as a collector’s item. It was popular with the biker community during the 70s and is still revered for its style and power.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide

Year: 1971


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1207 cc / 74 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 87.3 x 100.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Induction: Tillotson 1-5/8″ dual Venturi diaphragm w/accelerator pump
Ignition: Alternator/battery
Starting: Electric & Kick
Max Power: 58 hp / 42.3 lb-ft @ 5150 rpm
Max Torque: 70 lb-ft / 95 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork.
Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 5.10-16
Rear Tyre: 5.10-16
Wet Weight: 340 kg / 749.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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