Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide (FXD) review

A big, thumping Harley in the grand old tradition, but the low price comes at the expense of finesse
Enjoyable torque and authentic styling. Massive potential for customizing
The unrefined mass will do nothing to convert cruiser skeptics to the cause

Big cubes and big torque, but the crudest of H-D's big muthas. Cheapest, too - so if you want to go the whole hog on accessories, it's definitely the best place to startBig cubes and big torque, but the crudest of H-D's big muthas. Cheapest, too - so if you want to go the whole hog on accessories, it's definitely the best place to start

Length (mm)2311
Tank (litres)4.8
Dryweight (kg)282
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)697
Suspension Front39mm polished aluminium fork triple clamp and dual rate springs
Suspension RearMild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded swinging arm
Wheels Front13 spoke silver cast aluminium alloy
Wheels Rear13 spoke silver cast aluminium alloy
Brakes FrontFour piston caliper, 292.1mm disc
Brakes RearFour piston caliper, 292.1mm disc
Tank Capacity (litres)18
Wheelbase (mm)1587
Ground Clearance (mm)137
Trail (mm)104
ChassisMild steel tubular frame, rectangular section backbone, stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender support, MIG welded
Cubic Capacity (cc)1450
Valves4
Max Power (bhp)68
Bore (mm)95.18
Stroke (mm)101.52
Valves Per Cylinder2
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryCarburetion or electronic sequential port injectio
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveBelt