Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback relies on a 1690 cc (103.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 76.1 HP (55.5 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 126 Nm (92.9 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 45 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (5,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Dyna Switchback measures 325.7 kg (718 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 695 mm (27.4 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.
Specific Output
45 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.28 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,500–5,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~318 km (198 mi)
Engine
Displacement1690.0 ccm (103.12 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power76.1 HP (55.5 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 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)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
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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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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