The Harley Davidson FXE 1200 Super Glide was manufactured from 1978-79 and featured a four-stroke, 45-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 1207cc. The engine had 2 valves per cylinder and an induction system with a single 38mm Keihin carburetor. The bike featured an electronic ignition system and electric start, producing a maximum power of 58 hp and 42.3 kW at 5150 rpm. The transmission was a 4-speed with a chain final drive and gear ratios of 1st 10-25, 2nd 6-24, 3rd 4-21, and 4th 3-42 to 1. The front suspension included telescopic forks with 89mm wheel travel while the rear suspension had a swinging fork with a duplex loop cradle with cast lugs. The bike featured front brakes with 2x 254mm discs and a single 292mm disc in the rear. The front tire was 3.25-19, and the rear tire was 5.10-16. The fuel capacity was 12.5 liters/3.3 US gal, and the wet weight was 275kg/606.3lbs.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson FXE 1200 Super Glide
| Year | 1978 -79 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 5150 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 | 2x 254mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm 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 |
