Harley Davidson FXE 1200 Super Glide (1974-77)

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