Make Model (1977-79)

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