At the heart of the 2013 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback touring motorcycle, Harley-Davidson utilizes a 1688 cc (103 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 135.6 Nm (100 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.6:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Dyna Switchback measures 325.7 kg (718 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 663 mm (26.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,595 mm (62.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.79-liter (4.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 318 km (198 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2013 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~318 km (198 mi)
Engine
Displacement1688.0 ccm (103.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsAir-cooled, Twin Cam 103™
Torque135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 100.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelinePrimary chain, 34/46 ratio
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust2-into-1 chrome exhaust with straight-cut muffler
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Torque
Torque is useful for judging real-world pull, especially for touring, commuting and loaded riding.
Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
