Positioned in Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic 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 while maximum torque reaches 93.5 Nm (69 lb-ft), 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 FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic measures 360 kg (794 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.54 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 150 km/h (93 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 12 indexed model years from 1980 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
