Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback motorcycle specifications include a 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 325.7 kg (718 lb).

Key specifications

2012Year released
1,688 ccDisplacement
135.6 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
325.7 kgWet weight
663 mmSeat height
17.8 LFuel tank
1,595 mmWheelbase
109 mmGround clearance

How the Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback 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.

Displacement1,688 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 32% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 85th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight325.7 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height663 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 28th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity17.8 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 45th 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.

Displacement85th

1,688 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight62nd

325.7 kg — heavier than about 62% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 38%.

Seat height28th

663 mm — taller than about 28% of Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity45th

17.8 L — larger than about 45% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,357 mm
This bike

2,357

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,595 mm
This bike

1,595

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

Close to average.

Seat height663 mm
This bike

663

Harley-Davidson avg

689

4% below average.

Ground clearance109 mm
This bike

109

Harley-Davidson avg

128

15% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,688 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,595 mmSeat 663 mmClearance 109 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/70-B18 front / 160/70-B17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/70-B18
Rear tire size 160/70-B17
Engine oil capacity 2.80 L (2.96 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 318 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.88:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2012
Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,688 cc (103.00 cu in)
Torque 135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 100.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Pressurized, dry-sump
Oil capacity 2.80 L (2.96 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Chassis and suspension

Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Front suspension 41.3 mm fork with 20 mm cartridge damping and triple rate spring
Rear suspension Nitrogen charged 36 mm monotube damper with 5 step preload adjustable dual rate spring. Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded swingarm.
Front wheel travel 98 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 54 mm (2.1 inches)
Rake 29.9°
Trail 148 mm (5.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. 4-piston fixed. Optional ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. 2-piston torque-free floating. Optional ABS.
Front tire 130/70-B18
Rear tire 160/70-B17
Wheels Black 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum with highlighted rims

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 325.7 kg (718 lb)
Dry weight 315.7 kg (696 lb)
Seat height 663 mm (26.1 inches)
Overall length 2,357 mm (92.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,595 mm (62.8 inches)
Ground clearance 109 mm (4.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.79 L (4.70 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Instruments Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, rpm/Gear display, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light and countdown feature, low oil pressure indicator light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights, 6-speed indicator light

Other specifications

Color options Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Ember Red Sunglo
Seat One-piece, two-up seat with custom stitching
Exhaust system New 2-into-1 chrome exhaust with straight-cut muffler
Factory warranty 2 years, unlimited mileage.
Price as new US$ 15999. Euro 13444. UK £ 16895. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Detachable hard saddlebags and quick-detach windshield.

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.