Across the 1979, 1980 and 1981 model years, the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 760.6 lb (345 kg).
Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide is lighter than about 81.3% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1979, 1980, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 760.6 lb (345 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc |
| Power | 67 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.81 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 11.35 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.76 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 760.6 lb (345 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 81.3% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1979-1981 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide?
A full tank works out to about 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) from the listed 5.02 US gal (19 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 940.6 lb (426.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 8.81 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 42nd percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.1% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.76 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Harley-Davidson FLH 1340 Electra Glide from the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 62.4 lb (28.3 kg) lighter than the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight of 823 lb (373.3 kg) in this dataset.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Harley-Davidson website.