Across 13 covered model years from 1990 to 2019, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 765 lb (347 kg) to 882.1 lb (400.1 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic weight overview
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How heavy is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic is heavier than about 76.7% 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 765 lb (347 kg) to 882.1 lb (400.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,337 cc to 1,753.5 cc |
| Power | 59 hp |
| Torque | 69.5 lb-ft (94.2 Nm) to 110.6 lb-ft (150 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 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 | 7.71 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 12.97 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.98 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.71 cc / lb to 1.94 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 51.7 lb / 100 cc to 58.6 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 796 lb (361.1 kg) to 919.4 lb (417 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic weight FAQ
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 years, listed wet/running weight is 749.6 lb (340 kg) to 911 lb (413.2 kg) and listed dry weight is 765 lb (347 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic lighter or heavier than other Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Harley-Davidsons in this dataset, it is heavier than about 76.7% of 75 touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic?
Based on the supplied 4.99 US gal (18.9 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 1,085.1 lb (492.2 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 7.71 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 14th percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic weigh with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 796 lb (361.1 kg) to 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 26.7 lb (12.1 kg) to 37.5 lb (17 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 Electra Glide Ultra Classic total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 3.7% to 4.2% 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.