Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide motorcycle dimensions for 1965-1969 is wheelbase 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 61 in (1,549 mm), and the seat height 30 in (762 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm).

Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide dimensions at a glance

Wheelbase
59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 61 in (1,549 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30 in (762 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)
rider seat height

Dimension charts

Position within similar Harley-Davidson models

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

Wheelbase59.1 in (1,500 mm)
Observed category range: 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 66.6 in (1,692 mm)
Seat height30.4 in (771 mm)
Observed category range: 25.5 in (648 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Wheelbase2nd percentile
This model
59.1 in (1,500 mm)
Category median
64 in (1,625 mm)
4.9 in below the category median from 56 comparable Harley-Davidson models.
Seat height95th percentile
This model
30.4 in (771 mm)
Category median
27.3 in (693 mm)
3.1 in above the category median from 52 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.

Wheelbase

1965-196859.1 in (1,500 mm)
196961 in (1,549 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 1.9 in (49 mm)

Seat height

196830.7 in (780 mm)
196930 in (762 mm)
Difference across supplied years: 0.7 in (18 mm)

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.4 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

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
Wheelbase 59.1 in (1,500 mm) 64 in (1,625 mm) 4.9 in below median
Seat height 30.4 in (771 mm) 27.3 in (693 mm) 3.1 in above median

Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide dimensions FAQ

Is the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.4 in (771 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 3.1 in above the category median.

Does the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.1 in (1,500 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.9 in below the category median.

Did the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 59.1 in (1,500 mm) in 1965-1968 to 61 in (1,549 mm) in 1969, a change of 1.9 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.