FXWG 1340 Wide Glide

1981 Harley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1981 Harley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide relies on a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 50.1 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 FXWG 1340 Wide Glide measures 292 kg (644 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.36 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 164 km/h (102 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1980 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.