Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide pairs a 1449 cc (88.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 106 Nm (78.2 lb-ft) at 2,900 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 and a 2,600 rpm working window between peak torque (2,900 rpm) and peak power (5,500 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Dyna Wide Glide measures 300 kg (661 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.41 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 679 mm (26.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,678 mm (66.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 19.68-liter (5.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 9 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
0.23 HP/kg (4.41 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,900–5,500 rpm
Standover Height
679 mm (26.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1449.0 ccm (88.42 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power68.0 HP (49.6 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 2900 RPM
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