HARLEY-DAVIDSON Super Glide (1974-1975) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Harley Davidson Super Glide was a custom cruiser motorcycle manufactured by the American motorcycle maker from 1971. The bike was also known as the Street Bob and was a combination between the FLH Electra Glide and XLH Sportster.

The bike was designed by Harley-Davidson's styling director Willie G. Davidson in response to many H-D owners who individually customized their motorcycles by changing parts or cutting and rewelding frames to suit their style.

The Harley-Davidson Super Glide was first released in 1971 but was not particularly well received by the public due to its radical boat tail. Sales also improved when a less extreme style was brought to the bike's rear end.

In 1974, the American motorcycle maker launched the Harley-Davidson Super Glide, a factory-made custom cruiser in its fourth year of production that came with several design changes.

The 1974 motorcycle came with a redesigned fuel tank, seat, and rear fender, but it also introduced a new braking system operated by discs. Besides its redesigned components, the bike featured the same characteristics as previous models.

The bike's suspension was handled by a telescopic fork on the front with 89 mm wheel travel and dual side-mounted shock absorbers. The stopping power was achieved by a 298 mm disc on the front and a 248 mm disc on the rear.

The 1974 Harley-Davidson Super Glide was powered by a 1,207cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine fed by a 38 mm Keihin carburetor, boasting 65 hp with maximum strength at 5,500 rpm.