Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1965 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide utilizes a 1212.7 cc (74 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 45.4 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 FLH Electra Glide measures 362.9 kg (800 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1965 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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