Harley-Davidson Wide Glide: history, specs, pictures

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The Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide was a v2, four-stroke custom / cruiser motorcycle produced between 1980 and 1986. It could reach a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h). Max torque was 82.02 ft/lbs (111.2 Nm) @ 3600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 67.59 HP (50.4 KW) @ 5000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.8mm bore x 108.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1338.6 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 8.5:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via belt. Power was moderated via the wet.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a mh90-21 front tire and a mt90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The FXWG Wide Glide was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 572.1 pounds (259.5 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.0 inches (1651 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]

Harley-Davidson Wide Glide
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson
Also called FXWG 1340 Wide Glide, FXWG Wide Glide
Production 1980 - 1986
Class Road
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.8mm x 108.0mm
Top Speed 102 mph (164 km/h)
Horsepower 67.59 HP (50.4 KW) @ 5000RPM
Torque 82.02 ft/lbs (111.2 Nm) @ 3600RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition electronic breakerless
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: wet
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire mh90-21
Rear Tire mt90-16
Wheelbase 65.0 inches (1651 mm)
Length 92.99 inches (2362 mm)
Width 27.52 inches (699 mm)
Height 47.01 inches (1194 mm)
Seat Height 25.75 inches (654 mm)
Weight 572.1 pounds (259.5 Kg) (dry), 285.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson between 1980 and 1986. It could reach a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h). Max torque was 82.02 ft/lbs (111.2 Nm) @ 3600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 67.59 HP (50.4 KW) @ 5000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.8mm bore x 108.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1338.6 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a mh90-21 front tire and a mt90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The FXWG Wide Glide was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 572.1 pounds (259.5 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.0 inches (1651 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]

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