Harley Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic (1981)

The Harley Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic motorcycle was manufactured in 1981. It has a four-stroke, 45-degree v-twin engine with OHV, 2 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 1338 cc / 81.6 cu in. The compression ratio is 7.4:1, and it is cooled by air. The bike has a two-into-two chrome exhaust, and the induction is done through a butterfly valve Keihin carburetor. It has an electronic ignition and an electric starter. The maximum power generated by the bike is 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 5800 rpm, and the maximum torque is 93.5 Nm / 9.53 kgf/m / 69 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The dry weight of the bike is 328 kg / 725 lbs, while the wet weight is 358 kg / 789 lbs. The GVWR of the bike is 535 kg / 1180 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. The bike has gas telescopic forks for the front suspension and dual shocks that are preload adjustable for the rear suspension. The front brakes consist of two ~A292 mm disc with a one-piston caliper, while the rear brakes consist of a single ~A292 mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are both 140/90-16. The frame of the bike is a duplex cradle type. Photos of the bike were provided courtesy of Don Kennelly.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FLT 1340 / FLT-80 Tour Glide

Year: 1981


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1338 cc / 81.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 108 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Exhaust: Two-into-two, chrome
Induction: One butterfly valve Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque: 93.5 Nm / 9.53 kgf/m / 69 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 10.89 / 2nd 7.43 / 3rd 5.38 / 4th 4.13 / 5th 3.36:1
Frame: Duplex cradle type.

Front Suspension: Gas telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks preload adjustable.
Front Brakes: 2 x ~A292 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single ~A292 mm disc, 1 piston caliper.
Front Tyre: 140/90-16
Rear Tyre: 140/90-16
Dry Weight: 328 kg / 725 lbs
Wet Weight: 358 kg / 789 lbs
GVWR: 535 kg / 1180 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Photos: Courtesy: Don Kennelly

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