Touring Motorcycles

1981Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic

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The 1981 Harley-Davidson FLTC 1340 Tour Glide Classic is a heavyweight cruiser built for long-distance touring, featuring a robust 1337cc V-twin engine delivering 70 horsepower. Designed for riders seeking comfortable, stable highway cruising, it combines classic styling with practical touring capabilities through its five-speed transmission and air-cooled reliability that defined Harley's golden era.

Capacity: 1337.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 355.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 70.0 HP (51.5 kW) @ 5800 RPM

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Other years 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail3%

Cornering30%

City riding30%

Daily riding50%

Touring95%

Two-up92%

Track5%

Best for: Built for long-haul highway touring in classic American style, hauling two-up with luggage across big distances in relaxed comfort.
Built for: Laid-back, torquey air-cooled V-twin that lopes along the interstate; more about relaxed cruising and presence than outright pace.
Not ideal for: Not for sport riders, city commuters wanting nimble handling, off-road use, or anyone intimidated by a very heavy low-speed 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: 70.0 HP (51.5 kW) @ 5800 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1972 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 88.8 x 108.0 mm
Compression: 7.4:1
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: 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wet weight: 355.0 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	1980	1981	1983	1986	1988	1991
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)	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)	18.00 litres (4.76 gallons)	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)