The Harley Davidson FLHT 1340 Electra Glide Classic motorcycle was produced from 1982-83. It featured a four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1337cc and a maximum power output of 65 hp at 4000 rpm. The bike had a double-downtube, full-cradle frame made of box-section steel and a swing arm suspension. The front suspension consisted of a center-axle fork with 41mm tubes and the rear suspension had shock absorbers that were adjustable for spring preload. The bike also had dual front disc brakes and a single rear disc brake. The MT 90-16 tyres provided good grip and the bike had a wet weight of 345.0kg. The fuel capacity was 19 litres or 5.0 US gallons. Overall, the FLHT 1340 Electra Glide Classic was a powerful and reliable motorcycle that was well-suited for long distance touring.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson FLHT 1340 Electra Glide Classic
| Year | 1982 – 83 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction | 38mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 4000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 69 ft-lb / 93.5 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Cgaub |
| Frame | Double-downtube, full-cradle frame box-section steel swing arm |
| Front Suspension | Center-axle fork with 41mm tubes |
| Frnt Wheel Travel | 117 mm / 4.6 in |
| Rear Suspension | Shock absorbers, adjustable for spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | MT 90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | MT 90-16 |
| Wet Weight | 345.0 kg / 760 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
