FXRS 1340 Low Glide

1985 Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 Low Glide Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1985 Harley-Davidson FXRS 1340 Low Glide 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 5,200 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 FXRS 1340 Low Glide measures 280 kg (617 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.38 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 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 3 indexed model years from 1983 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.