Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Weight (851lb)

Quick answer

Across 6 covered model years from 2007 to 2012, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 840 lb (381 kg) to 888.9 lb (403.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 808 lb (366.5 kg) to 881.8 lb (400 kg), depending on model year.

Wet / running weight840 lb (381 kg) to 888.9 lb (403.2 kg)
Dry weight808 lb (366.5 kg) to 881.8 lb (400 kg)
Fuel capacity5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full tank fuel weight31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg)
Model years covered
200720082009201020112012

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide is heavier than about 67.3% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
851 lb (386 kg)
75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcyclesMedian: 823 lb (373.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight840 lb (381 kg) – 888.9 lb (403.2 kg)
Dry weight808 lb (366.5 kg) – 881.8 lb (400 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider1,001 lb (454 kg)bike + rider • bike is 85% of total mass
180 lb rider1,031 lb (467.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 82.5% of total mass
210 lb rider1,061 lb (481.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 80.2% of total mass

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide weight & related specs

Model years covered 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Wet / running weight 840 lb (381 kg) to 888.9 lb (403.2 kg)
Dry weight 808 lb (366.5 kg) to 881.8 lb (400 kg)
Engine displacement 1,573 cc to 1,688 cc
Torque 92.6 lb-ft (125.6 Nm) to 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm)
Fuel capacity 5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2007 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.

Wet / running weight
2008851 lb (386 kg)
2012888.9 lb (403.2 kg)
Dry weight
2008813.9 lb (369.2 kg)
2009-2010881.8 lb (400 kg)
2011-2012852.1 lb (386.5 kg)
Fuel capacity
20086 US gal (22.71 L)
2009-20116 US gal (22.7 L)
20126 US gal (22.71 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2008-201237.3 lb (16.9 kg)
Torque
200996.6 lb-ft (131 Nm)
201093.7 lb-ft (127 Nm)
201192.9 lb-ft (126 Nm)
2012100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 10.62 lb-ft / 100 lb to 11.25 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.8 cc / lb to 1.9 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 52.7 lb / 100 cc to 55.7 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.7% to 4.4%
Weight with full tank 839.1 lb (380.6 kg) to 919.1 lb (416.9 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide is heavier than about 67.3% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide weight FAQ

What is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide dry and wet weight?

Across the covered 2007-2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 840 lb (381 kg) to 888.9 lb (403.2 kg) and listed dry weight is 808 lb (366.5 kg) to 881.8 lb (400 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?

Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 67.3% of 75 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.

Which Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide years have different weight specs?

The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2007-2012 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.

How much does a full tank add to the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide?

Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.92 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra 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 1,031 lb (467.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide after filling the fuel tank?

The page calculates about 839.1 lb (380.6 kg) to 919.1 lb (416.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight number.

What is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide torque-to-weight ratio?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.62 lb-ft per 100 lb to 11.25 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How large is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 1.8 cc per lb to 1.9 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What are the lightest and heaviest Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide years?

Among years with usable comparable figures, 2007 is the lightest at 840 lb (381 kg), while 2012 is the heaviest at 888.9 lb (403.2 kg).

Official information note

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.