Built around Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle platform, the 1968 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 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 5,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94.9 Nm (70 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 49.5 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (4,000 rpm) and peak power (5,200 rpm), 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 355.2 kg (783 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.92 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with 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.
Specific Output
49.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (5.92 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
4,000–5,200 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1212.7 ccm (74.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsShovelhead V-twin
Power60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 5200 RPM
Torque94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
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