Across the 1989 and 1995 model years, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 784.8 lb (356 kg) and dry weights ranging from 765 lb (347 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic 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.
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic is lighter than about 68.7% 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 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 784.8 lb (356 kg) |
| Dry weight | 765 lb (347 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc to 1,338 cc |
| Power | 60 hp to 65 hp |
| Torque | 69.4 lb-ft (94.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1989 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 | 7.84 hp / 100 lb to 8.28 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.07 lb / hp to 12.75 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.7 cc / lb to 1.75 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.2 lb / 100 cc to 58.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic weight FAQ
What does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 784.8 lb (356 kg) for wet/running weight and 765 lb (347 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic heavy compared with other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 31st weight percentile among 75 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1989 and 1995 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Harley-Davidson curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 964.8 lb (437.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 7.84 hp per 100 lb to 8.28 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 22nd percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 4% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.07 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.7 cc per lb to 1.75 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.