FLHT 1340 Electra Glide

1986 Harley-Davidson FLHT 1340 Electra Glide Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1986 Harley-Davidson FLHT 1340 Electra Glide classic 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 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 FLHT 1340 Electra Glide measures 345 kg (761 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.31 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 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 1982 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.