Harley Davidson FLHT 1340 Electra Glide Classic (1982-83)

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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

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