Super Glide Custom (FXDCI) review

A returnng model to the H-D line-up for 2006

Super Glide Custom (FXDCI) review
Category
Engine Capacity
1584cc
Price
£9,595.00
Pros
New beefy 49mm fork tubes (up from 39mm) for better front-end handling and styling
Cons
Will face stiff competition from the Victory Vegas

Not tested

For 2006 all Dyna models ahve been totally revamped, the most notable of which has been to the Twin Cam 88 motor for the inclusion of the new six-speed transmission.

The extra complement of chrome components includes engine covers, headlight cover, and speedo housing. The low-slung seat is new this year. As well as receiving a new frame package throughout the range, the FXDCI now has a new single floating front disc so that more of the chrome laced front wheel is visible - it's all about being seen. The only problem you may have is choosing one of the nine available colour options.

Not tested

For 2006 all Dyna models ahve been totally revamped, the most notable of which has been to the Twin Cam 88 motor for the inclusion of the new six-speed transmission.

The extra complement of chrome components includes engine covers, headlight cover, and speedo housing. The low-slung seat is new this year. As well as receiving a new frame package throughout the range, the FXDCI now has a new single floating front disc so that more of the chrome laced front wheel is visible - it's all about being seen. The only problem you may have is choosing one of the nine available colour options.

Length (mm)2355
Dryweight (kg)290
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)681
Suspension Front49mm forks
Suspension RearTwin coil over shocks
Adjustability FrontNone
Wheels Front19" chrome laced
Wheels Rear17" chrome laced
TyresDunlop
Tyres Front100/90-19 57H
Tyres Rear160/70B17 73V
Brakes FrontSingle 300mm disc, four piston caliper
Brakes RearSingle 292mm disc, four piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)18.2
Wheelbase (mm)1630
Ground Clearance (mm)153
Rake (degrees)29
Trail (mm)119
ChassisMild steel, tubular frame with rectangular section backbone
ColoursVivid Black, Black pearl, black cherry pearl, yellow pearl, fire red pearl, brilliant silver pearl, rich sunhglo blue, deep cobalt pearl, glacier white pearl
Cubic Capacity (cc)1449
Valves8
Torque (ft/lb)78
Torque Peak (rpm)4000
Bore (mm)95.3
Stroke (mm)101.6
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Valves Per Cylinder4
Exhaust LayoutStaggered exhaust with shorty dual mufflers
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
DriveBelt

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