Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide (1965-69)

The Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide motorcycle was produced from 1965-69, featuring a Four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin, OHV engine with a capacity of 1207 cc/74 cu-in. The engine had a compression ratio of 8.0:1, and used Tillotson 1-5/8″ dual Venturi diaphragm induction with an accelerator pump. The bike had a maximum power output of 58 hp/42.3 lb-ft at 5150 rpm and maximum torque of 70 lb-ft/95 Nm at 4000 rpm.

The FLH 1200 Electra Glide had a kick and electric starter, and was equipped with a 4-speed transmission with final drive by chain. Other features included Telescopic forks for the front suspension and a swinging fork for the rear, with drum brakes on the front and rear. The bike had a 5.10-16 tyre size on both the front and rear.

The wet weight of the FLH 1200 Electra Glide was 325 kg/716.5 lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 16 liters/4.2 US gal. The bike was air-cooled and had a bore x stroke of 87.3 x 100.8 mm. The Ignition was alternator/battery, and the bike was known for its touring capabilities.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide

Year: 1965 – 69


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: Kick & electric
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: 325 kg / 716.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal

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