Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Electra Glide motorcycle specifications include a 1,206 cc (73.59 cu in) engine, power of 58 hp (42.3 kW) @ 5,150 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 345 kg (760.6 lb).

Key specifications

1974-1979Model years
1,206 ccDisplacement
58 hpPower
345 kgWet weight
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197419751976197719781979
Year-specific specification changes

The 1974 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Fuel capacity
1976197925.00 L (6.61 US gal)

How the Harley-Davidson FLH 1200 Electra 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.

Engine power58 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

About 9% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 47th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Displacement1,206 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 37th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight345 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 10% heavier than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 74th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 12% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 79th 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.

Engine power47th

58 hp — more powerful than about 47% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.

Displacement37th

1,206 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight74th

345 kg — heavier than about 74% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 26%.

Fuel capacity79th

19 L — larger than about 79% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,206 cc • Air cooled • 58 hp
Chassis snapshot

4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 5.10-16 front / 5.10-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 5.10-16
Rear tire size 5.10-16
Power-to-weight ratio 0.168 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 168.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 48.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,206 cc (73.59 cu in)
Power 58 hp (42.3 kW) @ 5,150 rpm
Bore × stroke 87.3 x 100.8 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches)
Compression ratio 8.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2.0
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 5.10-16
Rear tire 5.10-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 345 kg (760.6 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 135.0 km/h (83.9 mph)

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.