Cruisers

2008Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide

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The 2008 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide is a cruiser with a wide-set front fork and a chopper-style stance. Its air-cooled 1,584cc Twin Cam 96 V-twin makes 68 hp and 126 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive. A 679 mm seat, 300 kg wet weight and 18.6-litre tank suit relaxed riding.

Capacity: 1584.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 300.0 kg
Seat height: 679 mm
Power: 68.0 HP (50.0 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding45%

Daily riding55%

Touring45%

Two-up40%

Track10%

Best for: Built for laid-back boulevard cruising and custom style rather than outright performance or distance-eating touring.
Built for: A classic Dyna big-twin with a raked-out front end and wide bars that delivers strong low-end torque and unmistakable Harley V-twin presence.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or long-haul touring comfort with a passenger.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 679mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1584.0 ccm
Power: 68.0 HP (50.0 kW)
EPA CO Emissions: 5.0 CO g/km
Torque: 126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m) @ 3500 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2267 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 95.3 x 111.1 mm
Compression: 9.2:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Performance

Top speed: 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1678 mm
Seat height: 679 mm
Wet weight: 300.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.60 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Front wheel travel: 142 mm
Rear wheel travel: 109 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 292 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 292 mm

Other

Fuel Tank Material: Metal

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1996	2002	2007	2008	2012	2017
Capacity	1338 cc	1449 cc	1584 cc	1584 cc	1690 cc	1688 cc
Dry weight	271 kg	—	—	—	295 kg	295 kg
Seat height	754 mm	679 mm	679 mm	679 mm	679 mm	680 mm
Fuel capacity	—	18.6 L	18.6 L	18.6 L	18.6 L	17.8 L