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

Quick answer

For the 2008 model year, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 851 lb (386 kg) and a dry weight of 813.9 lb (369.2 kg).

Wet / running weight851 lb (386 kg)
Dry weight813.9 lb (369.2 kg)
Fuel capacity6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full tank fuel weight37.3 lb (16.9 kg)
Model years covered
2008

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter 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.

Very Heavy Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter 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 weight851 lb (386 kg)
Dry weight813.9 lb (369.2 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 Firefighter weight & related specs

Model years covered 2008
Wet / running weight 851 lb (386 kg)
Dry weight 813.9 lb (369.2 kg)
Engine displacement 1,573.3 cc
Torque 92.6 lb-ft (125.6 Nm)
Fuel capacity 6 US gal (22.71 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 37.3 lb (16.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 10.89 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.85 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 54.1 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.4%
Weight with full tank 851.2 lb (386.1 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter is heavier than about 67.3% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 6 US gal (22.71 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 37.3 lb (16.9 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter weight FAQ

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

Across the covered 2008 years, listed wet/running weight is 851 lb (386 kg) and listed dry weight is 813.9 lb (369.2 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter 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.

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

Based on the supplied 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 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 Firefighter 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 much heavier is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 851.2 lb (386.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.89 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 many cc does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter have per pound?

The available figures work out to 1.85 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

How does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter compare with the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight?

Compared with the median Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle weight of 823 lb (373.3 kg), the model is roughly 28 lb (12.7 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

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.