Comparison of Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide 1955 and Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 1999 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide 1955 × |  Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1955 | 1999 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide | Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | - |
| Engine details | Knucklehead V-twin engine | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,208 | 1,200 |
| Power (kw) | 40.1 | 42.3 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 87 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 102 | - |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Compression | 7.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic forks | - |
| Rear suspension | Hardtail | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Frame type | Steel double downtube | - |
| Front tyre | 5.00-16 | - |
| Rear tyre | 5.00-16 | - |
| Seat | Solo seat | - |
| Wheels | Laced wheels with whitewall tires | - |
| Other | ||
| Color options |
| - |
| Carrying capacity | Soft saddlebags | - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,510 | 1,524 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 267 | 223 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1502 | 0.1897 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 160 | 155 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.19 | 12.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.8 | - |
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