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

The Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide motorcycle specifications include a 1212.7 cc (74.00 cu in) engine, power of 55 hp (40.1 kW), a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 267 kg (588.6 lb).

Key specifications

1958-1964Model years
1,213 ccDisplacement
55 hpPower
267 kgDry weight
14.2 LFuel tank
1,500 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
1958195919601961196219631964
Year-specific specification changes

The 1958 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
19591964304 kg (670.2 lb)
Frame
19591964Tubular cradle
Front tire
195919635.00-16
Power
195955 hp (40.1 kW) @ 4,800 rpm
196060 hp (43.8 kW)
Rear suspension
1960Swingarm. Dual coil-over-shocks. Adjustable.
19611962Swingarm. Dual coil-over-shocks. 3-step adjustable.
1963Swingarm. Dual coil-over-shocks. Adjustable.
1964Swingarm. Dual coil-over-shocks. 3-step adjustable.
Rear tire
195919635.00-16
Engine oil capacity
19593.70 L (3.91 US qt)
19613.70 L (3.91 US qt)
Oil capacity
19593.70 L (3.91 US qt)
19613.70 L (3.91 US qt)
Power/weight ratio
19590.1809 hp/kg
19600.1974 hp/kg
196119640.1809 hp/kg
Starter
19591964Kick
Wheels
19601964Wire spoked. Whitewall tyres.

How the Harley-Davidson FLH Duo 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 power55 hp
Low 19.3 hpAverage 63.9 hpHigh 119.7 hp

About 14% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 37th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Displacement1,213 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th 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.

Engine power37th

55 hp — more powerful than about 37% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.

Displacement40th

1,213 cc — larger displacement than about 40% 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 • 1,213 cc • Air cooled • 55 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,500 mm
4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 5.00-15 front / 5.00-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 5.00-15
Rear tire size 5.00-15
Engine oil capacity 3.80 L (4.02 US qt)
Power-to-weight ratio 0.206 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 206.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 45.4 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1212.7 cc (74.00 cu in)
Power 55 hp (40.1 kW)
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)
Starter Electric
Oil capacity 3.80 L (4.02 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel wishbone
Front suspension Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swingarm. Dual coil-over-shocks.

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 5.00-15
Rear tire 5.00-15
Wheels Wire spoked

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 267 kg (588.6 lb)
Wheelbase 1,500 mm (59.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.19 L (3.75 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2060 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Electrical 6 Volt battery.

Other specifications

Color options Black, red, blue
Seat Solo seat
Comments FLH models have higher compression then FL.

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.