Harley-Davidson

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE FLH 1200 1976 - 1977

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE FLH 1200 1976 - 1977
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE FLH 1200 1976 - 1977 · Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE FLH 1200 1976 - 1977
Year1976 - 1977
Engine TypeFour stroke, 45° V-twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder (Shovelhead)
Displacement / Capacity1207 cc / 74 cu in
Bore X Stroke87.3 x 100.8 mm
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power42.3 kW / 58 hp @ 5150 rpm
Max Torque95 Nm / 70 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
IgnitionAlternator / battery
InductionTillotson 1-5/8 in dual-venturi diaphragm carburettor with accelerator pump
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box4 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm
Front BrakesSingle 254 mm disc
Rear BrakesSingle 254 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight340 kg / 749.6 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre5.10-16
Rear Tyre5.10-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Harley-Davidson file

The 1976-77 FLH 1200 carried over the Shovelhead 74 cu in engine, four-speed gearbox and twin disc brakes of the 1975 bike. For America's Bicentennial, Harley offered Liberty Edition paint and badging. In 1977 an unfaired FLHS Sport version joined the range, and the 1200 started to be overshadowed by the larger 80 cu in engine that arrived for 1978.