FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic

1979 Harley-Davidson FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1979 Harley-Davidson FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic 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 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 50.1 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 FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic measures 348 kg (767 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.19 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 150 km/h (93 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1979 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.