Key performance

75 ch
Power
🔧
1690 cc
Displacement
⚖️
326 kg
Weight
🏎️
160 km/h
Top speed
💺
695 mm
Seat height
17.8 L
Fuel capacity
💰
17 990 €
New price
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Technical specifications

Changements 2012 2016
Displacement
1688 cc 1690 cc
Power
81.0 ch @ 5350 tr/min (59.6 kW) 75.0 ch @ 5000 tr/min (55.5 kW)
Torque
135.6 Nm @ 3500 tr/min 126.0 Nm @ 3500 tr/min
Valve timing
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication
Pressurized, dry-sump
Frame
Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded Double berceau tubulaire en acier
Front suspension
41.3 mm fork with 20 mm cartridge damping and triple rate spring Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Nitrogen charged 36 mm monotube damper with 5 step preload adjustable dual rate spring. Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded swingarm. Twin shocks
Front wheel travel
98 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel
54 mm (2.1 inches)
Front brakes
Single disc. 4-piston fixed. Optional ABS. Double disc. 4-piston fixed. ABS.
Rear brakes
Single disc. 2-piston torque-free floating. Optional ABS. Single disc. 2-piston torque-free floating.
Seat height
663.00 mm 695.00 mm
Ground clearance
109.00 mm 110.00 mm
Length
2357.00 mm 2360.00 mm
New price
17 190 € 17 990 €

Engine

Displacement
1690 cc
Power
75.0 ch @ 5000 tr/min (55.5 kW)
Torque
126.0 Nm @ 3500 tr/min
Engine type
V2, four-stroke
Cooling
Air
Compression ratio
9.6:1
Bore × stroke
98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Valves/cylinder
2
Fuel system
Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Valve timing
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter
Electric

Chassis

Frame
Double berceau tubulaire en acier
Gearbox
6-speed
Final drive
Belt   (final drive)
Clutch
Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Twin shocks

Brakes

Front brakes
Double disc. 4-piston fixed. ABS.
Rear brakes
Single disc. 2-piston torque-free floating.
Front tyre
130/70-B18
Rear tyre
160/70-B17

Dimensions

Seat height
695.00 mm
Wheelbase
1595.00 mm
Ground clearance
110.00 mm
Length
2360.00 mm
Fuel capacity
17.79 L
Weight
325.70 kg
Dry weight
315.70 kg
New price
17 990 €

Overview

The 103 ci Switchback could be likened to a bridge between the Dyna and the larger Touring models from the Milwaukee manufacturer. Like the superb (and very expensive) Convertible, the Switchback benefits from the lightness of the Dyna models with a touch of equipment to venture on the road while protecting Monsieur’s torso and carrying Madame’s belongings. Its large chrome headlight topped with a removable windshield gives it all the presence of a Road King, while the finesse of the rear would pass for a Baby Street Glide. Its hips are a pair of rigid saddlebags, they too are removable. The American is shod in chrome wheels with black spokes.

Regarding the engine, the Twin Cam benefits from its 1690 cm3, well fat and well torquey. It is, however, a little less powerful than most other models equipped with this block: it provides 126 Nm of torque on the Switchback, whereas 132 Nm are found on a Wide Glide, for example. Transmission is, of course, by belt, engaged to a 6-speed gearbox. A true little invitation to travel, this Harley will be perfect for those who want to venture into the great outdoors but hesitate to afford a Touring (Electra, Street or Road King), more majestic but also more imposing in size. Base price for this Switchback: 17,990 euros.

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Standard equipment

  • Assistance au freinage : ABS de série

Practical info

  • Véhicule accessible au permis A2 ou bridable à 47.5ch / 35 Kw
  • La moto est accessible aux permis : A, A2

Indicators & positioning

Weight-to-power ratio
0.23 ch/kg
🔄
Torque / weight
0.39 Nm/kg
🔧
Volumetric power
45.0 ch/L
In category Touring · 845-3380cc displacement (1557 motorcycles compared)
Power 76 ch Top 76%
58 ch median 95 ch 158 ch
Weight 326 kg Lighter than 67%
250 kg median 356 kg 423 kg
P/W ratio 0.23 ch/kg Top 67%
0.17 median 0.26 0.49 ch/kg

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