The Harley Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide was a motorcycle produced in 1983. It had a four-stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1337 CC and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike had an air-cooled cooling system, a 38mm Keihin carb induction, and a battery-powered inductive ignition. The motorcycle had a five-speed transmission and a chain-enclosed oil bath final drive. The frame was a double downtubes full cradle, and the front suspension consisted of a 38mm Showa telescopic air assistance while the back had dual shocks that were preload adjustable. The front brakes were a single 292mm disc with a two-piston caliper while the rear had a 1-piston caliper. Its wet weight was 310kg with a fuel capacity of 15.9 litres or 3.9 US gallons, and its average fuel consumption was 35mpg. It could travel up to 97mph, complete a standing 1/4 mile in 14.1 seconds at 91mph, and had a max power output of 64 hp at 5400rpm with 67 lb.-ft. of torque at 3600 rpm. Overall, the Harley Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide was a sturdy and powerful motorcycle that could deliver an enjoyable riding experience.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| 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 108.0 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Induction | 38mm Keihin carb |
| Ignition | Battery powered inductive |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 64 hp / 46.7 kW) @ 5400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 67 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | chain enclosed oil bath |
| Frame | Double downtubes full cradle |
| Front Suspension | 38mm Showa telescopic air assistance. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks preload adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 1 piston caliper. |
| Front Tyre | MJ 90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | MJ 90-19 |
| Wet Weight | 310.0 kg / 683.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 35 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.1 sec 91 mph |
| Top Speed | 97 mph |
