| MODEL | HARLEY-DAVIDSON DYNA CONVERTIBLE FXDS 1998 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Evolution, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1337 cc / 81.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88.8 x 108.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 42.3 kW / 58 hp @ 4900 rpm |
| Max Torque | 86 Nm / 63.7 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | 40 mm Keihin CV carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 39 mm telescopic fork, 175 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, preload adjustable, 119.5 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 292 mm discs, single-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 704 mm / 27.7 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 281 kg / 619 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 165 km/h / 103 mph |
The 1998 Dyna Convertible carried on unchanged in substance: an Evolution-engined Dyna with a detachable windscreen and saddlebags, rubber-mounted engine and belt drive. Period testers liked the convertible concept and smooth engine but criticised the tall screen, cold starting and harsh suspension.
