Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide (1970-71)

The Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide was a motorcycle produced in 1970-1971. It featured a four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin engine with OHV and 2 valves per cylinder. The capacity was 1207cc or 74 cu-in, with a bore and stroke of 87.3 x 100.8 mm. Cooling was provided by air, and the compression ratio was 8.0:1.

The Super Glide had a Tillotson 1-5/8″ dual Venturi diaphragm with an accelerator pump for induction, and an alternator/battery for ignition. It could be started with both electric and kick start. The maximum power output was 58 hp or 42.3 lb-ft at 5150 rpm, and the maximum torque was 70 lb-ft or 95 Nm at 4000 rpm.

The transmission was a 4 speed, with final drive provided by a chain. The front suspension featured telescopic forks, while the rear suspension used a swinging fork. Both front and rear brakes were drums, and the tires were 5.10-16.

The wet weight of the Super Glide was 340 kg or 749.6 lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 19 liters or 5.0 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FLH 1200 Super Glide

Year: 1970 – 71
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