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 |
