Comparison of Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide 1956 and Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide 1954 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide 1956 × | Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide 1954 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1956 | 1954 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide | Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide |
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Engine details | Knucklehead V-twin engine | Knucklehead V-twin engine |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,212 | 1,208 |
| Power (kw) | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 87 | 87 |
| Stroke (mm) | 102 | 102 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Compression | 7.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic forks | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Steel double downtube | Steel double downtube |
| Front tyre | 5.00-16 | 5.00-16 |
| Rear tyre | 5.00-16 | 5.00-16 |
| Seat | Solo seat | Solo seat |
| Wheels | Laced wheels with whitewall tires | Laced wheels with whitewall tires |
| Other | ||
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| Carrying capacity | Soft saddlebags | Soft saddlebags |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 267 | 267 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1502 | 0.1502 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 160 | 160 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.19 | 14.19 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.8 | 3.8 |
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