1976 History
Main Models
76-XLH Sportster Super H: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
76-XLCH Sportster Super CH: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
76-FLH-1200: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
76-FX Super Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
76-FXE Super Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission and electric start
Specialty Models
76-XLH Sportster Super H Liberty Edition featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations
76-XLCH Sportster Super CH Liberty Edition featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations
76-FLH-1200 Liberty Edition featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations
76-FX Super Glide Liberty Edition Featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations
76-FXE Super Glide Liberty Edition featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations
Sidecars and Chassis
76-LE
Production Totals
Model XLH: 12,844
Model XLCH: 5,238
Model FX: 3,857
Model FXE: 13,838
Model FLH-1200: 11,891
Paint Colors
Birch White, Vivid Black, Sunburst / Vivid Orange, Vivid Blue, Vivid Red, Vivid Brown, or Champagne Silver
Motor Company Minutes, 1976
John Harley, son of founder William S. Harley, passes away.
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