HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL Hydra Glide (1949-1952) Specs, Performance & Photos
Updated: 2 March 2022 • Maintained by:
Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952
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The 1949 Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide was the first House Milwaukee machine that was equipped with a hydraulic telescopic fork, a front suspension that not only increased comfort for the rider, but also improved its maneuverability. It had, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1200cc, "Knucklehead" V-Twin engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Other features included soft saddlebags, a single seat, a hardtail look, laced wheels with whitewall tires mounted on them and full-coverage fenders.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL Hydra Glide 1949-1952
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL Hydra Glide 1200
| engine specs | Type: | Air-cooled, "Knucklehead" V-Twin, OHV | Displacement: | 1208 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.4x4.0 in OR 86 mm | Compression Ratio: | 7.0:1 | Horsepower: | 55/4800 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-Speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic forks | Rear Suspension: | Hardtail | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | 59.4 in OR 1509 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 612 lbs OR 278 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.8 gallons OR 14.4 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 5.00-16 | Rear: | 5.00-16 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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