Across 5 covered model years from 1965 to 1969, the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 716.5 lb (325 kg) to 800.1 lb (362.9 kg).
Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide is heavier than about 72.2% of 9 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 716.5 lb (325 kg) to 800.1 lb (362.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,212.7 cc |
| Power | 60 hp |
| Torque | 70 lb-ft (94.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 26.3 lb (11.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1965 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 | 7.66 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.05 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.94 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.77 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.52 cc / lb to 1.69 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 59.1 lb / 100 cc to 66 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% to 3.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 742.8 lb (336.9 kg) to 826.3 lb (374.8 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide weight FAQ
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide?
Listed dry weight is 716.5 lb (325 kg) to 800.1 lb (362.9 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 72nd weight percentile in its Harley-Davidson category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.23 US gal (16 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 26.3 lb (11.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 963.1 lb (436.8 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.66 hp per 100 lb.
Can I treat the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 742.8 lb (336.9 kg) to 826.3 lb (374.8 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 742.8 lb (336.9 kg) to 826.3 lb (374.8 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 3.3% to 3.7% of the motorcycle’s 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.