General information |
Model name
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Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide |
Year
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1968 |
Category
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Touring |
Price as new | US$ 1600. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.4 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1212.7 ccm (74.00 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Engine details
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Shovelhead V-twin |
Power
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60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 5200 RPM |
Torque
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94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
Top speed
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160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
Compression
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8.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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87.3 x 101.0 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Tillotson pumber carb |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Tubular cradle |
Front suspension
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Hydraulic telescopic forks |
Rear suspension
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Swingarm. Dual coil-over-shocks. 3-step adjustable. |
Front tire
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5.10-16 |
Rear tire
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5.10-16 |
Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Wheels
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Wire spoked. Whitewall tyres. |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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355.2 kg (783.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.1689 HP/kg |
Seat height
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780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Wheelbase
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1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black, blue, burgundy |
Starter
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Electric & kick |
Electrical
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12 Volt battery. |
Carrying capacity
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Hard saddlebags. |
Comments
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Windscreen. |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Harley-Davidson bike
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Offroad capabilities for the 1968 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide:
(34.9 out of 100)
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