Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider relies on a 1450 cc (88.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 46.9 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Dyna Low Rider measures 279 kg (615 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 640 mm (25.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,664 mm (65.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.5-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 165 km/h (103 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1996 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
46.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.1 kg/HP)
Standover Height
640 mm (25.2 in)
Engine
Displacement1450.0 ccm (88.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power68.0 HP (49.6 kW)) @ 5400 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke95.3 x 101.6 mm (3.8 x 4.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Transmission
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