Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect) vs Zero Engineering Type 9 Shovel (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect)stacks up against the Zero Engineering Type 9 Shovel. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect)Zero Engineering Type 9 Shovel
Model year19882016
Price$30,270
Engine1337 cc1524 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
TiresMT90-16T / MT90-16T 4.50-18 / 5.00-16

Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect) vs Zero Engineering Type 9 Shovel — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect) and the Zero Engineering Type 9 Shovel usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect) brings 50 hp, while the Zero Engineering Type 9 Shovel counters with its own power figure.

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: