The Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide motorcycle specifications include a 1338.6 cc (81.68 cu in) engine, power of 69 hp (50.4 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259.5 kg (572 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide 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.
About 8% higher than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 17th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 12% larger than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 79th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
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.
69 hp — more powerful than about 72% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,339 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Harley-Davidson models.
654 mm — taller than about 17% of Harley-Davidson models.
19 L — larger than about 79% 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.
2,362
2,376
Close to average.
699
1,054
34% below average.
1,194
1,208
Close to average.
1,651
1,599
3% above average.
654
689
5% below average.
152
128
19% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | MH90-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | MT90-16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.266 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 265.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 51.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.82:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1338.6 cc (81.68 cu in) |
| Power | 69 hp (50.4 kW) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 111.2 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 82.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,600 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.8 x 108 mm (3.5 x 4.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | electronic breakerless |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | external tank |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 38.0° |
|---|---|
| Trail | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | MH90-21 |
| Rear tire | MT90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 259.5 kg (572 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 654 mm (25.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,362 mm (93.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 699 mm (27.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,194 mm (47.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,651 mm (65.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 164.2 km/h (102.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2659 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | black/red pinstripe, maroon/flame |
|---|---|
| Comments | I read that the FXWG was Willie G´s first design after break away from AMF, first ´Factory Chopper´ with forward controls, 35 degree neck rake, 3 degree triple tree rake, first high handlebars from factory. 1986 last year of production, 579 total. |
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