FLT 1340 Tour Glide

1979 Harley-Davidson FLT 1340 Tour Glide Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1979 Harley-Davidson FLT 1340 Tour Glide utilizes a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70 HP (51.1 kW) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 52.4 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 FLT 1340 Tour Glide measures 355 kg (783 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5.07 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 165 km/h (103 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1979 to 1982, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.