1340 Softail Custom

1994 Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1994 Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Custom relies on a 1338 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 48 HP (35 kW) at 4,900 rpm while maximum torque reaches 86.3 Nm (63.7 lb-ft) at 2,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 35.9 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (2,400 rpm) and peak power (4,900 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the 1340 Softail Custom measures 293 kg (646 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 678 mm (26.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,699 mm (66.9 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 19.7-liter (5.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1993 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.