Which Harley-Davidson motorcycle was marketed as the company’s first factory custom?

The FX Super Glide was marketed as Harley-Davidson’s first factory custom motorcycle.

Introduced for the 1971 model year, the FX Super Glide combined elements from Harley-Davidson’s touring and Sportster motorcycles. It used a larger FL-style front end with a Sportster-derived frame and powertrain, creating a factory-built motorcycle that echoed the customized choppers then popular among riders.

The model was associated with Willie G. Davidson, who helped shape its styling. Its arrival marked an important shift: customers could buy a motorcycle with a custom-inspired appearance directly from a Harley-Davidson dealer rather than modifying a standard machine themselves.

The FX designation became significant in Harley-Davidson history. Later FX models, including the Wide Glide and Low Rider, expanded the factory-custom idea, but the original FX Super Glide is the model generally identified as the first factory custom.