Custom - Cruiser · 1981
FLHS Electra Glide Sport
Technical Overview
1981 Harley-Davidson FLHS Electra Glide Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1981 Harley-Davidson FLHS Electra Glide Sport relies on a 1340 cc (81.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant.
On the scales, the FLHS Electra Glide Sport measures 344.7 kg (760 lbs) wet (curb). The 18.92-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.91 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 274 km (170 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~274 km (170 mi)
Engine
Displacement 1340.0 ccm (81.77 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details Twin, four-stroke
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 4-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption 6.91 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 34.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 160.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 344.7 kg (760.0 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 18.92 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
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