The Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2002-2012 is length 93.7 in (2,380 mm) to 98.4 in (2,500 mm), height 61 in (1,549 mm), wheelbase 62.7 in (1,592 mm) to 63.5 in (1,613 mm), seat height 27.3 in (693 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (129 mm) to 5.7 in (145 mm).
Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Harley-Davidson models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Harley-Davidson models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Harley-Davidson model group.
Specification differences by model year
Only dimensions that actually change between the supplied years are shown below. Unchanged specifications are omitted.
Overall length
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.5 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.9% 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 34.4 in (874 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 | 97.9 in (2,486 mm) | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 63.5 in (1,612 mm) | 64 in (1,625 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.5 in (725 mm) | 27.3 in (693 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | About the same as median |
Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.5 in (725 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.5 in (1,612 mm), giving the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 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 FLHTC Electra Glide Classic compact or large?
The representative overall length is 97.9 in (2,486 mm), making the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic longer than most comparable Harley-Davidson models. 1.4 in above the category median.
Did the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 97.4 in (2,475 mm) in 2002 to 93.7 in (2,380 mm) in 2007, a change of 3.7 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic?
The main listed figures are overall length 97.9 in (2,486 mm), wheelbase 63.5 in (1,612 mm), seat height 28.5 in (725 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.