Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide (1973)

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The Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide was a motorcycle produced in 1973 featuring a four-stroke, 45 degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 1207cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 8.0:1 and used a Tillotson 1-5/8″ dual venturi diaphragm with an accelerator pump for induction. It had an alternator/battery ignition with electric and kick starting. The Super Glide produced a power of 58 horsepower and maximum torque of 70lb-ft. The bike had a 4-speed transmission with final drive through a chain, and its weight was 340kg. With a fuel capacity of 19 liters, it was equipped with a single front and rear brake, both 254mm discs. The motorcycle had telescopic forks for front suspension and a swinging fork for the rear suspension. The front and rear tires of the Super Glide were 5.10-16, the bike being air-cooled.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide

Year: 1973


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: Single 254mm disc

Rear Brakes: Single 254mm disc
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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