Harley Davidson FX 1200 (1980)

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The Harley Davidson FX 1200 Super Glide was introduced in 1980, featuring a four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin engine with OHV and 2 valves per cylinder. It had a capacity of 1207 cc and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. The bike was air cooled, had a single 38mm Keihin carb and an electric starter. It produced a maximum power of 65 hp at 5500 rpm and had a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension was equipped with telescopic forks and the rear with a swinging fork. The brakes were a single 254mm disc both front and back. The front tyre was 3.25-19 and the rear tyre was 5.10-16. The dry weight of the bike was not given but it had a fuel capacity of 12.5 litres or 3.3 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FX 1200 Super Glide

Year: 1980


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1207 cc / 73.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 87.3 x 100.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Induction: Single 38mm Keihin carb
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 65 hp @ 5500 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: 3.25-19

Rear Tyre: 5.10-16
Dry Weight:
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

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