Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (reduced effect) vs Harley-Davidson FXB 1340 Sturgis (1989)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (reduced effect)stacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXB 1340 Sturgis. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (reduced effect)Harley-Davidson FXB 1340 Sturgis
Model year19891982
Price
Engine1337 cc1337 cc
Horsepower50 hp67 hp
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
TiresMT90-16T / MT90-16T MJ 90-19 / MT 90-16

Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (reduced effect) vs Harley-Davidson FXB 1340 Sturgis — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (reduced effect) and the Harley-Davidson FXB 1340 Sturgis usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (reduced effect) brings 50 hp, while the Harley-Davidson FXB 1340 Sturgis counters with 67 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: