FXR 1340 Super Glide (reduced effect)

1988 Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1988 Harley-Davidson FXR 1340 Super Glide (reduced effect) sport touring motorcycle, Harley-Davidson relies on a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 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 34.4 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 FXR 1340 Super Glide (reduced effect) measures 276 kg (608 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (6 kg per horsepower). The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1988 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.