| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Harley-Davidson FXE 1200 Super Glide | 
    | Model year | 1979 | 
    | Category | Custom / cruiser | 
    | Rating | 3.5   See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 1206.0 ccm (73.59 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Power output | 58.0 HP (42.3  kW)) @ 5150 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) | 
    | Compression | 8.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 87.3 x 100.8 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 4-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 3.75-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 5.10-16 | 
    | Front brakes | Dual disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 275.0 kg (606.3 pounds) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) | 
    
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