The Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail motorcycle specifications include a 1,337 cc (81.58 cu in) engine, power of 58 hp (42.3 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 299 kg (659.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Harley-Davidson 1340 Springer Softail compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
About 9% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 47th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 55th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 41st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 18th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 6% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 37th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
58 hp — more powerful than about 47% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,337 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Harley-Davidson models.
299 kg — heavier than about 41% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 59%.
655 mm — taller than about 18% of Harley-Davidson models.
16 L — larger than about 37% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.
2,375
2,376
Close to average.
1,661
1,599
4% above average.
655
689
5% below average.
130
128
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | MH90-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/80-B16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.194 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 194.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 43.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.82:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,337 cc (81.58 cu in) |
| Power | 58 hp (42.3 kW) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 116.6 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 88.8 x 108 mm (3.5 x 4.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, internally mounted, crank driven gerotor. |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet 9-plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel tubular, rectangle-section backbone. |
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| Front suspension | Chrome, leading-link |
| Rear suspension | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over |
| Rake | 27.5° |
| Trail | 134 mm (5.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | MH90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 299 kg (659.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 298 kg (657 lb) |
| Seat height | 655 mm (25.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,375 mm (93.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,661 mm (65.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1946 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Staggered shorty duals |
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