Cruisers

1984Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 (With Sidecar)

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The 1984 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 with sidecar is a classic cruiser designed for riders seeking comfortable, stable touring with a passenger or cargo. Its air-cooled V-twin engine delivers 64 horsepower with excellent low-end torque, making it ideal for leisurely highway cruising. Best known for its iconic styling and reliability, the FLTC represents the golden era of American motorcycle touring.

Capacity: 1337.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 479.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 64.0 HP (47.1 kW) @ 5000 RPM

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What’s new for the 1984 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 (With Sidecar)

vs the 1983

Spec	1983	1984
Power	70.0 HP (51.5 kW)	64.0 HP (47.1 kW) @ 5000 RPM

Other years 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering10%

City riding25%

Daily riding45%

Touring80%

Two-up75%

Track5%

Best for: Built for stately long-distance touring and hauling a passenger or cargo in the sidecar rather than for speed or sport riding.
Built for: A classic slow-burning Harley V-twin cruiser character, low-revving and torque-driven, turned into a stable but cumbersome three-wheeled family hauler.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking agility, cornering thrills, or off-road capability, as the sidecar and touring weight make this the opposite of a nimble machine.

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: 64.0 HP (47.1 kW) @ 5000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1336 HP/kg
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: Chain

Performance

Top speed: 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wet weight: 479.0 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: MT 90-16
Rear tyre: MT 90-16

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	1983	1984	1986	1987	1988
Capacity	1337.00 ccm (81.58 cubic inches)	1337.00 ccm (81.58 cubic inches)	1337.00 ccm (81.58 cubic inches)	1337.00 ccm (81.58 cubic inches)	1337.00 ccm (81.58 cubic inches)
Fuel capacity	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)