Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide (FXDWGI) review

New chassis + new six-speed transmission + extended fork rake = the longest Wide Glide to roll out of Milwaukee
Tons of colour options, plus more grip from the fatter 160-section rear
For another grand you could have the ultimate Harley - the Fat Boy

Not tested

The Wide Glide takes the laid-back chopper profile to its street-legal limit. Longer than ever, it now has new chunky 49mm forks raked out to 36 degrees and a massive 21" laced front wheel. The bobtail rear fender has been neatly sculpted around the larger 160-section rear hoop, while the rider can slide into a new stepped chopper-style seat. All of the wiring from the switchgear is fed through the new ape-hanger bars for a cleaner look.

Not tested

The Wide Glide takes the laid-back chopper profile to its street-legal limit. Longer than ever, it now has new chunky 49mm forks raked out to 36 degrees and a massive 21" laced front wheel. The bobtail rear fender has been neatly sculpted around the larger 160-section rear hoop, while the rider can slide into a new stepped chopper-style seat. All of the wiring from the switchgear is fed through the new ape-hanger bars for a cleaner look.

Length (mm)2475
Dryweight (kg)295
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)699
Suspension Front49mm forks
Suspension RearTwin coil over shocks
Adjustability FrontNone
Wheels Front21" chrome laced
Wheels Rear17" chrome laced
TyresDunlop
Tyres FrontMH90-21 54H
Tyres Rear160/70B17 73V
Brakes FrontSingle 300mm disc, four piston caliper
Brakes RearSingle 292mm disc, four piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)19.3
Wheelbase (mm)1730
Ground Clearance (mm)158
Rake (degrees)34
Trail (mm)130
ChassisMild steel, tubular frame with rectangular section backbone
ColoursVivid black, black pearl, black cherry pearl, yellow pearl, chopper blue pearl, brilliant silver pearl, deep cobalt pearl, brandy wine sunglo, glacier white pearl, two-tone rich sunglo blue and chopper blue pearl, two-tone black cherry pearl and black pearl, two-tone fine red pearl and vivid black
Cubic Capacity (cc)1449
Valves8
Torque (ft/lb)78
Torque Peak (rpm)4000
Bore (mm)95.3
Stroke (mm)101.6
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Valves Per Cylinder4
Exhaust LayoutStaggered exhaust with shorty dual mufflers
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
DriveBelt