FX 1200

1974 Harley-Davidson FX 1200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1974 Harley-Davidson FX 1200 pairs a 1206 cc (73.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 58 HP (42.3 kW) at 5,150 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 48.1 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 FX 1200 measures 265 kg (584 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.57 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1973 to 1977, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.