Harley-Davidson FXS 1200 Low Rider Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson FXS 1200 Low Rider motorcycle specifications include a 1,206 cc (73.59 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 280 kg (617.3 lb).

Key specifications

1978-1979Model years
1,206 ccDisplacement
280 kgWet weight
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19781979

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1978 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Harley-Davidson FXS 1200 Low Rider 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.

Displacement1,206 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 weight280 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 11% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 34th 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.

Displacement37th

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

Wet weight34th

280 kg — heavier than about 34% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 66%.

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
Chassis snapshot

4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.75-19 front / 5.10-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.75-19
Rear tire size 5.10-16
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,206 cc (73.59 cu in)
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 Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.75-19
Rear tire 5.10-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 280 kg (617.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)

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