1989Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic

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The 1989 Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic is a heavyweight touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and commanding presence. Its legendary 1340cc air-cooled V-twin engine delivers smooth, reliable power ideal for highway cruising, while the classic styling and extensive touring features define the iconic Electra Glide legacy.

Capacity: 1337.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 350.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 65.0 HP (47.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM

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Other years 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering25%

City riding30%

Daily riding55%

Touring92%

Two-up85%

Track5%

Best for: Built for relaxed long-distance highway touring rather than performance riding.
Built for: A classic, torque-driven cruiser that values unhurried, rhythmic riding and open-road presence over outright speed or agility.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering ability, off-road capability, or lightweight urban agility.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1337.0 ccm
Power: 65.0 HP (47.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1857 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 88.8 x 108.0 mm
Compression: 8.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Valves per cylinder: 2
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt

Performance

Top speed: 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wet weight: 350.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.00 litres
Seat height: Not on record - add it
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Front tyre: MT90-16T
Rear tyre: MT90-16T

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1984	1986	1988	1989	1990	1992
Capacity	1337 cc	1337 cc	1337 cc	1337 cc	1337 cc	1337 cc
Fuel capacity	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJul 1989 · 89V115000

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER CONTAMINATION AND, IF IT BECOMES WET WHILE IN USE, COULD CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Risk: MOTORCYCLE SPEED WOULD INCREASE AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUTANY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE DRIVER PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE.

These recalls cover some 1989 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Harley-Davidson recalls →