FXLR 1340 Low Rider Custom

1989 Harley-Davidson FXLR 1340 Low Rider Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1989 Harley-Davidson FXLR 1340 Low Rider Custom utilizes a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 58 HP (42.3 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 43.4 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 FXLR 1340 Low Rider Custom measures 280 kg (617 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.83 kg per horsepower). The 16-liter (4.2 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 5 indexed model years from 1988 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.