FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport (reduced effect)

1990 Harley-Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1990 Harley-Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport (reduced effect) sport touring motorcycle, Harley-Davidson features a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 kW) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 34.4 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 FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport (reduced effect) measures 343 kg (756 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.46 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1988 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.