HARLEY-DAVIDSONLow Rider 1978 - 1979

　　In 1978, the American motorcycle manufacturer launched the Harley-Davidson Low Rider, a popular machine that outsold every other H-D motorcycle in its first year of production in 1977.

　　The bike was also known as the FXS, and, like the Super Glide, it was based on the FL series frame that contained a 1,207cc V-twin engine. Also, the Low Rider featured a 69 cm (27-inch) seat that fit almost any rider.

　　Unlike the Super Glide, the Harley-Davidson Low Rider was an instant hit when it was released in 1977 and outsold every other H-D motorcycle in its first full year of production.

　　In the appearance department, the bike's classic style was given by the teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a wide handlebar, a small, round headlight, a one-piece dual seat, and side-mounted rear shock absorbers.

　　In addition, the bike rolled on lightweight alloy wheels with a nine-spoke design and packed a two-into-one chromed exhaust system that delivered a deep rumbling noise, typical to a chopper machine.

　　The 1978 Harley-Davidson Low Rider packed underneath the fuel tank a 1,207cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a carburetor feeding the pistons, delivering 58 hp with a peak force at 5,150 rpm.

　　As for handling, the 1978 Harley-Davidson Low Rider packed a telescopic fork on the front and dual side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling and stopped by a triple-disc braking system, with two 250 mm discs on the front and one on the rear.