Model FL

Bore x stroke

87.0 x 102.0 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches)

Category

Touring

Color options

Black, red, azure blue

Compression

7.0:1

Cooling system

Air

Displacement

1212.0 ccm (73.96 cubic inches)

Dry weight

256.0 kg (564.4 pounds)

Electrical

6 Volt battery.

Engine details

Knucklehead V-twin engine

Engine type

V2, four-stroke

Frame type

Steel double downtube

Front brakes

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Front suspension

Hydraulic telescopic forks

Front tire

5.00-16

Fuel capacity

14.19 litres (3.75 US gallons)

Fuel control

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Gearbox

4-speed

Model

Harley-Davidson Model FL

Oil capacity

3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts)

Power

50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 4800 RPM

Power/weight ratio

0.1953 HP/kg

Price as new

US$ 650. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Rear brakes

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear suspension

Hardtail

Rear tire

5.00-16

Seat

Dual seat

Top speed

160.9 km/h (100.0 mph)

Transmission type

Chain (final drive)

Wheelbase

1510 mm (59.4 inches)

Wheels

Wire spoked

Year

1948