Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2012 is length 98.3 in (2,497 mm) to 99 in (2,515 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,613 mm) to 64 in (1,625 mm), seat height 27.3 in (693 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm) to 5.9 in (150 mm).

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide dimensions at a glance

Overall length
98.3 in (2,497 mm) to 99 in (2,515 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
63.5 in (1,613 mm) to 64 in (1,625 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.3 in (693 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.1 in (130 mm) to 5.9 in (150 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Harley-Davidson models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Harley-Davidson models in the same category.

Length98.8 in (2,510 mm)
Observed category range: 87 in (2,210 mm) to 105.8 in (2,687 mm)
Wheelbase63.5 in (1,613 mm)
Observed category range: 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 66.6 in (1,692 mm)
Seat height29.1 in (740 mm)
Observed category range: 25.5 in (648 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 3.7 in (95 mm) to 5.9 in (150 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.

Length72nd percentile
This model
98.8 in (2,510 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,451 mm)
2.3 in above the category median from 55 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Wheelbase22nd percentile
This model
63.5 in (1,613 mm)
Category median
64 in (1,625 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 56 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height92nd percentile
This model
29.1 in (740 mm)
Category median
27.3 in (693 mm)
1.8 in above the category median from 52 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Clearance54th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
About the same as the category median from 54 comparable Harley-Davidson models.

Specification differences by model year

Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.

Overall length

2007-200898.3 in (2,497 mm)
2009-201199 in (2,515 mm)
201298.6 in (2,504 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.7 in (18 mm)

Wheelbase

2007-200863.5 in (1,613 mm)
2010-201164 in (1,625 mm)
201263.5 in (1,613 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.5 in (12 mm)

Seat height

2007-200830.7 in (780 mm)
200928.1 in (715 mm)
201029.1 in (740 mm)
201129.1 in (739 mm)
201227.3 in (693 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 3.4 in (87 mm)

Ground clearance

2007-20085.1 in (130 mm)
20095.7 in (145 mm)
20105.9 in (150 mm)
2011-20125.1 in (130 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.8 in (20 mm)

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 29.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

64.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.

Length beyond wheelbase

About 35 in (890 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Harley-Davidson models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 98.8 in (2,510 mm) 96.5 in (2,451 mm) 2.3 in above median
Wheelbase 63.5 in (1,613 mm) 64 in (1,625 mm) 0.5 in below median
Seat height 29.1 in (740 mm) 27.3 in (693 mm) 1.8 in above median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) About the same as median

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 29.1 in (740 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.8 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 63.5 in (1,613 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.6% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide compact or large?

The representative overall length is 98.8 in (2,510 mm), making the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide longer than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 2.3 in above the category median.

Did the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 30.7 in (780 mm) in 2007-2008 to 27.3 in (693 mm) in 2012, a change of 3.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide?

The main listed figures are overall length 98.8 in (2,510 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,613 mm), seat height 29.1 in (740 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.