Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom Vs. Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide

Harley Davidson is a popular American motorcycle brand known for its classic and high-quality cruiser designs. Harley Davidson motorcycles are popular among custom builders due to being built as easily customizable and aftermarket parts also being readily available. If you find the stock seat or the mid-mounted foot controls on your Harley Davidson motorcycle uncomfortable, you can easily modify your motorbike to better suit your preferences.

The Harley Davidson Dyna lineup has some of the most recognized motorcycles worldwide. The Dyna lineup has the classic Harley Davidson attitude, conventional swingarm, dual rear shock absorbers, and rubber-mounted engines.

The Dyna series was discontinued in 2018, and replaced by the Softail lineup. A few Dyna models were transferred to the Softail lineup with some modifications, including a hidden mono-shock absorber under the seat, counterbalancers, and air and oil-cooled system. Production of certain Dyna models was stopped, including the Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide in 2017 and the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom in 2014.

Though discontinued, the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom and the Harley Dyna Wide Glide still have huge fan bases. The Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom became more prominent when it was featured on the famous American television series, Sons of Anarchy. This article provides a detailed comparison between the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom and the Harley Dyna Wide Glide.

The Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom has a classic cruiser design with chrome front forks, engine, exhaust pipes, handlebars, and high-spoked wheels. It has a single-piece saddle capable of two-up riding. The Harley Dyna Super Glide has a small round headlamp, a bobber-style front fender, and a chopped rear fender with a classic tail light and rear turn signals. The dual shock absorbers are fixed to the exterior, unlike most Softail models. The Super Glide logo is on chrome plating attached to a classic battery cover below the seat. This vehicle comes with highlighted fins, powder-coated cylinder heads, and separate dual chrome mufflers that improve its aesthetic appeal and custom looks. The chrome side mirrors and front turn signals are attached to swept-back buckhorn handlebars.

The Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide has a raked-out front end with a trail size of 5.2 inches and a rake angle of 34° that give it an old-school chopper look.

Despite being built like a chopper, the Harley Dyna Wide Glide is still nimble and agile. It has a two-piece saddle capable of two-up riding. Like the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom, it also comes with the Wide Glide logo on chrome plating attached to a classic battery cover under the seat. The Harley Dyna Wide Glide also comes with a small stock sissy bar that ensures better safety and comfort for the passenger.

The Harley Dyna Wide Glide comes with both blacked-out and chrome parts. The chrome parts include the front forks, two-into-one-into-two collector exhaust, and dual rear shock absorbers. It has a bobber-style front fender and a chopped rear fender with a small LED tail light. The blacked-out side mirrors and front turn signals are mounted to flat, swept-back handlebars.

Both the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom and the Harley Dyna Wide Glide have fuel tank-mounted gauges.

The Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom is fitted with a 1,690 cc air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine capable of a torque of 130 Nm at 3,000 rpm. The Twin Cam 103™ engine ensures precise throttle response, smooth power delivery, and low-end torque. The Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom has a six-speed gearbox and a multi-plate clutch that ensures smooth gear shifts. It also comes with a rubber-mounted engine that reduces engine vibrations.

The Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom has a fuel tank capacity of 5 gal and is fitted with an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with a fuel economy of 43 mpg.

The Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom’s 300 mm single front disc and 292 mm single rear disc brakes are not reliable. However, the braking can be improved by adding an optional ABS. The suspensions do not provide long wheel travel and are only comfortable on paved roads.

The Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide is powered by a 1,690 cc air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine capable of a horsepower of 80 hp at 5,020 rpm and a torque of 134.9 Nm at 3,750 rpm. Both the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom and the Harley Dyna Wide Glide are fitted with Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine, but differ in design, features, and performance.

The Harley Dyna Wide Glide’s raked-out front end ensures linear performance and stability while cruising. However, it is difficult to handle when turning tight corners.

The Harley Dyna Wide Glide’s 300 mm single front disc and 292 mm single rear disc brakes are not reliable. However, the standard ABS helps make the braking system slightly more effective.

The Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom’s stock seat and mid-mounted foot controls offer little comfort on longer rides. However, you can get a more comfortable aftermarket seat if you wish to improve comfort on long-distance trips.

The Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom’s swept-back buckhorn handlebars are within comfortable reach of the rider and ensure an upright back position. Its mid-mounted foot controls, tight legroom, and upright riding position make it less comfortable for riders over 6 ft tall. Making a few modifications, including comfortable rider and passenger seats, fairings, forward foot controls, saddlebags, sissy bars, and backrests, can transform the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom into a comfortable touring motorbike.

The Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide is uncomfortable for shorter riders due to its forward-mounted foot controls and slightly swept-back handlebars. Its wheelbase of 67.5 inches and raked-out front end make this motorcycle difficult to handle on twists and turns. The average rider has to sit in a slightly forward position to reach the handlebars. However, adequate legroom, seat height, and handlebars position make this vehicle ideal for taller riders. A taller rider can sit in a relaxed riding position while cruising on highways and going on tours.

The Harley Dyna Wide Glide can be transformed into a comfortable touring motorbike with the addition of a few aftermarket parts, including saddlebags, comfortable rider and passenger seats, sissy bars, backrests, fairings, and a windshield.

The Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide is a chopper-style motorbike with a raked-out front end and a long wheelbase. Meanwhile, the Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom is a custom cruiser with a narrow front end. The key differences between the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom and the Harley Dyna Wide Glide include:

The Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide was replaced by the Harley Davidson Low Rider. Both motorcycles have similar designs, styling, wheel size, tires, and mid-mount foot control. Meanwhile, the Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide was replaced by the Harley Davidson Breakout which has a longer wheelbase, forward foot controls, and a wider rear tire.

The Harley Davidson Dyna series was better than the Softail series in several aspects, including two-up riding, handling, cornering, and steering through traffic. However, the Softail models were the latest motorbikes fitted with counterbalancers that effectively reduced engine vibrations and an air-cooled system that helped maintain the engine’s temperature. Softail models were built with a lighter frame but were not suited for two-up riding.

The Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom and the Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide are stylish, nimble, and agile. Both motorcycles have smooth power delivery and are capable of two-up riding. However, the Harley Dyna Wide Glide comes with a raked-out front end that gives it a chopper look. The Harley Dyna Wide Glide’s long wheelbase and wide front end make handling and turning tight corners slightly more difficult. The Harley Dyna Wide Glide is better suited for taller riders due to its forward foot controls and adequate legroom. Meanwhile, the Harley Dyna Super Glide Custom is good for quick rides over short distances. This motorbike is better suited for shorter riders due to its mid-mounted foot controls and tight legroom. Both motorcycles can be customized and aftermarket parts are readily available.