The Harley Davidson FXE 1200 Super Glide was a motorcycle produced between 1974 and 1977. It had a four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV engine with a capacity of 1207cc and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. It was equipped with a single 38mm Keihin carburetor and an electronic ignition system. The bike had a maximum power output of 65 hp at 5500 rpm and a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension was telescopic forks, and the rear suspension was a swinging fork with a duplex loop cradle and cast lugs. The front and rear brakes were single 298mm and 248mm discs, respectively. The bike had a wet weight of 275.0 kg / 606.3 lbs and a fuel capacity of 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal, with an average consumption of 47 mpg. It could reach a top speed of 108 mph and complete a standing 1/4 mile in 15.0 sec at 85.8 mph. The braking distance of the bike from 60-0 and 100-0 was not available.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson FXE 1200 Super Glide
| Year | 1974 – 77 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1207 cc / 73.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 87.3 x 100.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Induction | Single 38mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 65 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 10-25 / 2nd 6-24 / 3rd 4-21 / 4th 3-42 to 1 |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 89mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork. Duplex loop cradle with cast lugs. |
| Front Brakes | Single 298mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 248mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.10-16 |
| Wet Weight | 275.0 kg / 606.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 47 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | – / 49.3 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.0 sec / 85.8 mph |
| Top Speed | 108 mph |
