FLTC 1340 (with sidecar)

1985 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 (with sidecar) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's motorcycle lineup, the 1985 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 (with sidecar) features a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 64 HP (46.7 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 47.9 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 (with sidecar) measures 479 kg (1056 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.48 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 125 km/h (78 mph).

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.