HARLEY-DAVIDSON Super Glide (1976-1977) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1976, the American motorcycle maker launched the Harley-Davidson Super Glide, a factory-made custom machine that debuted in 1971. From 1971 until 1976, the bike received several design and technical modifications.

Some modifications included a redesigned seat, a new teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a redesigned rear end, and dropping the boat tail design that was not well received. Also, the bike was fitted with a new disc braking system instead of the drum units previously used.

The 1976 Harley Davidson Super Glide had a single-piece dual seat, a black-finished frame, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-into-one exhaust system, steel fenders, and wire-spoke wheels with chromed rims.

The bike's suspension and handling were operated by a telescopic fork on the front with 89 mm wheel travel and dual side-mounted shock absorbers, offering optimum suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was achieved by a 298 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a 248 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping power.

In the engine department, the 1976 Harley-Davidson Super Glide was powered by the same 1,207cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine as previous models, without any performance modifications, delivering 65 hp at 5,500 rpm.

With a wet weight of 275 kg (606 lbs), a four-speed manual transmission, and a final chain drive, the bike reached 174 kph (108 mph).