The Harley Davidson FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic was produced between 1979 and 1982. Its engine was a four-stroke 45-degree V-twin with an overhead valve, and 2 valves per cylinder, with a capacity of 1337cc or 81.5 cubic inches. The bore and stroke measured 88.8 x 108 mm. The motorcycle was air-cooled, had a compression ratio of 7.4:1, and was equipped with a 38mm Keihin carburetor and solid-state electronic ignition. The start of the motorcycle was electric. The maximum power of the vehicle was 67 horsepower or 49.8 kW, and it reached this power at 6000 rpm. The transmission was 4-speed, and the final drive was a chain. The bike weighed 345 kg or 760.6 lbs, had a fuel capacity of 19 litres or 5 US gallons, and it had an MT 90-16 tire on both the front and rear. The brake system was a single 254mm disc with a one-piston caliper on both the front and rear. The front suspension was telescopic forks, while the rear suspension was dual shocks swinging arm. Overall, the Harley Davidson FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic was a heavyweight touring option, perfect for extended rides.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic
| Year | 1979 – 82 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1337 cc / 81.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.8 x 108 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Induction | 38mm Keihin Carburettor |
| Ignition | Solid state electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67 hp / 49.8 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swinging arm |
| Front Brakes | Single 254mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 254mm disc 1 piston caliper. |
| Front Tyre | MT 90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | MT 90-16 |
| Wet Weight | 345.0 kg / 760.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
