Across 9 covered model years from 1983 to 1991, the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 683.4 lb (310 kg).
Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide is heavier than about 95.8% of 12 Harley-Davidson sport-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 FXRT 1340 Sport Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 683.4 lb (310 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,331 cc to 1,337 cc |
| Power | 58 hp to 64 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1983 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 8.49 hp / 100 lb to 9.36 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 10.68 lb / hp to 11.78 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.95 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.1 lb / 100 cc to 51.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.6% to 3.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 683.4 lb (310 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 95.8% of 12 sport-touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) to 4.23 US gal (16 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) to 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 863.4 lb (391.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 8.49 hp per 100 lb to 9.36 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 19th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.95 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide above or below the typical Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Harley-Davidson sport-touring motorcycle weight of 610.7 lb (277 kg), the model is roughly 72.8 lb (33 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson FXRT 1340 Sport Glide weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.