1997Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom
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The 1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom is an American cruiser. It uses a 1337cc air-cooled four-stroke V-twin making 52.8 hp and 83.6 Nm, driving through a 5-speed gearbox. It weighs 271 kg dry and has an 18.5-litre tank and a 673 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 1337.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 271.0 kg
- Seat height
- 673 mm
- Power
- 52.8 HP (39.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM
What’s new for the 1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom
vs the 1996| Spec | 1996 | 1997 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | — | 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Cruiser built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A cruiser from Harley-Davidson, built around a 1337cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The 1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 88.9% of the time, 7.5 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 85% of models.
All years of this model: 78 / 100 (good) from 5,398 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom | 78 Good | 5,398 |
| 2 | Harley-Davidson Softail Springer | 74 Good | 398 |
| 3 | Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max | 66 Good | 14,206 |
| 4 | Yamaha XV 1100 Virago | 62 Good | 11,113 |
| 5 | Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow ACE | 59 Average | 151 |
| 6 | Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200 | 36 Below average | 718 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1337.0 ccm
- Power
- 52.8 HP (39.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 83.6 Nm (8.5 kgf-m) @ 3000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1948 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 88.8 x 108.0 mm
- Compression
- 8.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Belt
Performance
- Top speed
- 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1588 mm
- Overall length
- 2357 mm
- Seat height
- 673 mm
- Dry weight
- 271.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 117 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Coil over dual shock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2X discs
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 130/90-16
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1993 | 1994 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1337 cc | 1337 cc | 1337 cc | 1337 cc | 1337 cc |
| Dry weight | 271 kg | 271 kg | 271 kg | 271 kg | 271 kg |
| Seat height | 673 mm | 673 mm | 673 mm | 673 mm | 673 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L | 18.5 L | 18.5 L | 18.5 L | 18.5 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 73 Good | 83 Excellent | 86 Excellent | 85 Excellent | 81 Excellent |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom has a Capacity of 1337.0 ccm (81.59 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom have?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom has a Power of 52.8 HP (39.3 kW) @ 5000 RPM.
How many gears does the Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom have?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom has a Torque of 83.6 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.7 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom weigh?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson FXDL Dyna Low Rider Custom has a Dry weight of 271.0 kg (597.5 pounds).
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