FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport

1989 Harley-Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1989 Harley-Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport custom - cruiser motorcycle, Harley-Davidson relies on a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65 HP (47.4 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 48.6 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 measures 343 kg (756 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.28 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 6 indexed model years from 1987 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.