FXRT 1340 Sport Glide

1986 Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1986 Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide relies on a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. 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 FXRT 1340 Sport Glide measures 310 kg (683 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.34 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 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1983 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.