With wartime utilitarianism in the rearview mirror, Harley-Davidson entered the 1950s with the 74-cubic-inch Panhead powertrain, the Hydra-Glide telescopic front end, and refreshing color schemes that brought new energy to the only surviving American motorcycle manufacturer. One of the most beloved models was the 1956 FLH, which featured a red base color with a white stripe, known as the “slash” two-tone color scheme. Now, 75 years after the 1949 introduction of the Hydra-Glide front end, Harley-Davidson is reviving this icon of the Panhead era in serialized limited production.
BEHIND THE SCENES: THE BIKERIDERS
We interview the director of soon-to-be-released The Bikeriders film, which inspired the 2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival, the latest addition to the Icons Collection.
CLASSIC STYLE
MODERN PERFORMANCE
Technical Specifications
Length
95.1 in.
Seat Height, Laden +
26.1 in.
Ground Clearance
4.7 in.
Rake
30
Trail
5.7 in.
Wheelbase
64.2 in.
Tire, Type
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear
Tires, Front Specification
130/90B16,73H,BW
Tires, Rear Specification
150/80B16,77H,BW
Fuel Capacity
5 gal.
Oil Capacity (w/filter)
5 qt.
Weight, As Shipped
711 lb.
Weight, In Running Order
742 lb.
Luggage Capacity -Volume
1.5 cu ft
Engine
Milwaukee-Eight® 114
Bore
4.016 in.
Stroke
4.5 in.
Displacement
114 cu in
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Fuel System+
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Exhaust
2-into-2 shotgun; catalyst in muffler
Engine Torque Testing Method
J1349
Engine Torque+
119 ft-lb
Engine Torque (rpm)
3000
Horsepower
94 HP / 70 kW @ 4750 rpm
Lean Angle, Right (deg.)
27.3
Lean Angle, Left (deg.)
27.4
Fuel Economy Testing Method
Estimated City/Hwy
Fuel Economy+
47 mpg
Primary Drive
Chain, 34/46 ratio
Gear Ratios (overall) 1st
9.311
Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd
6.454
Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd
4.793
Gear Ratios (overall) 4th
3.882
Gear Ratios (overall) 5th
3.307
Gear Ratios (overall) 6th
2.79
Front Fork
Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; "beer can" covers
Rear Shocks
Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; cam-style preload adjustment
Wheels, Front Type+
Chrome Steel Laced
Wheels, Rear Type+
Chrome Steel Laced
Brakes, Caliper Type
4-piston fixed front and 2-piston floating rear
Brakes, Rotor Type
Solid, uniform expansion rotors
Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop/Front Signal Lights+
All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp; Incandescent Zeppelin tail lamp; Front signal lights - incandescent bullets; Rear turn signals - incandescent bullet light bar
Gauges
5-inch analog speedometer with digital gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Included