FLH 1340 Electra Glide Belt Drive

1982 Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide Belt Drive Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1982 Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide Belt Drive pairs a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70 HP (51.1 kW) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 52.4 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the FLH 1340 Electra Glide Belt Drive measures 345 kg (761 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.93 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1982 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.