Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1983 Harley-Davidson FXWG 1340 Wide Glide features a 1337 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 5,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 69 Nm (50.9 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 50.1 HP per liter and a 2,800 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,800 rpm), 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 155 km/h (96 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.
Specific Output
50.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.36 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–5,800 rpm
Engine
Displacement1337.0 ccm (81.58 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power67.0 HP (48.9 kW)) @ 5800 RPM
Torque69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
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