FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic

1989 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle platform, the 1989 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, 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.