FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic (reduced effect)

1989 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle platform, the 1989 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic (reduced effect) pairs a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 4,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 37.4 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 FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic (reduced effect) measures 360 kg (794 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.2 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 4 indexed model years from 1988 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.