Touring · 1988

FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar)

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MotoLibrary Score

53 /100 Balanced

Power

65 HP

Engine

1337 ccm

1988 1985 1984 1983

Technical Overview

1988 Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1988 Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) 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 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.

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 4 indexed model years from 1983 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output

48.6 HP/L

Engine

Displacement 1337.0 ccm (81.58 cubic inches)

Engine Type V2, four-stroke

Engine Details V2, four-stroke

Power 65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 5000 RPM

Compression 8.5:1

Bore x Stroke 88.8 x 108.0 mm (3.5 x 4.3 inches)

Valves/Cylinder 2

Fuel Control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling Air

Transmission

Gearbox 5-speed

Final Drive Belt (final drive)

Wheels & Brakes

Front Tyre T 90-16T

Rear Tyre T 90-16T

Front Brakes Dual disc

Rear Brakes Single disc

Dimensions & Weight

Fuel Capacity 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)

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Long Distance Touring

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