The Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide motorcycle specifications include a 1,208 cc (73.71 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 267 kg (588.6 lb).
Key specifications
1949-1957Model years
1,208 ccDisplacement
267 kgDry weight
14.2 LFuel tank
1,510 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
194919501951195219531954195519561957
Year-specific specification changes
The 1949 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Displacement
195619571,212 cc (73.96 cu in)
How the Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
Displacement1,208 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc
About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 39th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Fuel capacity14.2 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L
About 17% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 29th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
This model Harley-Davidson database average
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
Displacement39th
1,208 cc — larger displacement than about 39% of Harley-Davidson models.
Fuel capacity29th
14.2 L — larger than about 29% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,208 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,510 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 5.00-16 front / 5.00-16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
5.00-16 |
| Rear tire size |
5.00-16 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
0.85:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,208 cc (73.71 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
87.0 x 102 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
7.0:1 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor |
| Fuel control |
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
4-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Steel double downtube |
| Front suspension |
Hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension |
Hardtail |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire |
5.00-16 |
| Rear tire |
5.00-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
267 kg (588.6 lb) |
| Wheelbase |
1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
14.19 L (3.75 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed |
160.9 km/h (100.0 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.2060 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical |
6 Volt battery. |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Black, red, blue |
| Price as new |
US$ 900. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.