The Harley Davidson FXS 1200 Low Rider was produced from 1977-79 and had a four-stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1207 cc and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. It had a single 38mm Keihin carburetor and coil battery ignition. The bike had a max power of 58 hp and max torque transmission with a 4-speed gear system and a chain final drive. The front suspension was telescopic forks, and the rear suspension was a swinging arm. The front brakes were two 250mm discs, and the rear brake was a single 250mm disc. The wet weight of the bike was 280.0 kg, and the fuel capacity was 15 liters, resulting in an average consumption of 47 mpg. The bike had a braking distance of 49.3 meters for a full stop from 60-0 mph and could reach a maximum speed of 98 mph. It had a standing 1/4 mile time of 15 seconds and could reach a maximum speed of 85.8 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson FXS 1200 Low Rider
| Year | 1977 – 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 | Coil battery |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 5150 rpm |
| Max Torque | |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm |
| Front Brakes | 2x 250mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.10-16 |
| Wet Weight | 280.0 kg / 617.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.1 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 | 98 mph |