Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide relies on a 1338 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 56 HP (40.9 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 97 Nm (71.5 lb-ft) at 2,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 41.9 HP per liter and a 2,700 rpm working window between peak torque (2,300 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 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide measures 293 kg (646 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.23 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 19.7-liter (5.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 334 km (208 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1999 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
41.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,300–5,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~334 km (208 mi)
Engine
Displacement1338.0 ccm (81.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power56.0 HP (40.9 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque97.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 2300 RPM
Compression8.5:1
Bore x Stroke88.8 x 108.0 mm (3.5 x 4.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
0-100 km/h6.90 seconds
60-140 km/h18.00 seconds
Fuel Consumption5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.87 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases136.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Travel142 mm (5.6 inches)
Rear Travel70 mm (2.8 inches)
Wheelbase1678 mm (66.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre130/90-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.293.0 kg (646.0 pounds)
Seat Height679 mm (26.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Transmission
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