Across 4 covered model years from 1988 to 2013, the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 771.6 lb (350 kg) to 882.1 lb (400.1 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide is lighter than about 81.3% of 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1996, 1998, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 771.6 lb (350 kg) to 882.1 lb (400.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,338 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Power | 59 hp |
| Torque | 60.5 lb-ft (82 Nm) to 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1988 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 | 7.65 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 13.08 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.95 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb to 1.85 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 54 lb / 100 cc to 57.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% |
| Weight with full tank | 919.4 lb (417 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1988, 1996, 1998, 2013 years, listed wet/running weight is 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) and listed dry weight is 771.6 lb (350 kg) to 882.1 lb (400.1 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Harley-Davidson category. The model lands near the 19th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1988, 1996, 1998, 2013 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 Ultra Classic Electra Glide?
Based on the supplied 5.02 US gal (19 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.2 lb (14.2 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 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 940.6 lb (426.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 7.65 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 12th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 919.4 lb (417 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 28.9 lb (13.1 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 4.1% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
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.