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Harley Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide (1983)

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
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