Harley Davidson FXWG Wide Glide (1980)

The Harley Davidson FXWG Wide Glide motorcycle was manufactured in 1980. It features a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin engine with an overhead valve and two valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 1337 cc or 81.5 cu-in with a bore and stroke of 88.8 x 108 mm. The cooling system of the bike is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 7.4:1. The bike uses a 38mm Keihin carburetor for induction and analog CDI for ignition. The bike can be started using electric power.

The motorcycle delivers a maximum power of 67 hp at 5800 rpm and a maximum torque of 69 ft-lb at 3000 rpm. The bike uses a wet 9-plate clutch with a 4-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension of the bike comprises telescopic forks while the rear suspension is a swinging fork. The bike has 2x 292mm disc front brakes and a single 255mm disc rear brake. The front tyre is MJ 90-19, and the rear tyre is MT 90-16.

The wet weight of the motorcycle is 278 kg or 612.8 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 12.5 litres or 3.3 US gallons. Overall, the Harley Davidson FXWG Wide Glide is a classic motorcycle with features that made it a popular model amongst motorcycle enthusiasts in its time.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FXWG Wide Glide

Year: 1980


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1337 cc / 81.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 108 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Induction: 38mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Analogue CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 67 hp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque: 69 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
Clutch: Wet 9-plate
Transmission: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging fork.

Front Brakes: 2x 292mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 255mm disc
Front Tyre: MJ 90-19
Rear Tyre: MT 90-16
Wet Weight: 278 kg / 612.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal

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