Across 8 covered model years from 2002 to 2012, the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 772.1 lb (350.2 kg) to 864 lb (391.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 738.1 lb (334.8 kg) to 827 lb (375.1 kg), depending on model year.
Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic is heavier than about 52.7% 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 FLHTC Electra Glide Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 772.1 lb (350.2 kg) to 864 lb (391.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 738.1 lb (334.8 kg) to 827 lb (375.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,449 cc to 1,688 cc |
| Power | 84 hp |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) to 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.97 US gal (18.8 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.9 lb (14 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2002 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 | 10.16 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.95 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.78 cc / lb to 2.04 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.1 lb / 100 cc to 56.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.8% to 4.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 769.2 lb (348.9 kg) to 864.3 lb (392 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic weight FAQ
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 772.1 lb (350.2 kg) to 864 lb (391.9 kg), while dry weight is 738.1 lb (334.8 kg) to 827 lb (375.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic weight compare with similar Harley-Davidsons?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 53rd percentile for weight among 75 compatible Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles.
Are all Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic?
A full tank works out to about 30.9 lb (14 kg) to 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) from the listed 4.97 US gal (18.8 L) to 6 US gal (22.71 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,008.1 lb (457.2 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 10.16 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 63rd percentile within the compatible Harley-Davidson touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 769.2 lb (348.9 kg) to 864.3 lb (392 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 34 lb (15.4 kg) to 37 lb (16.8 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 9.95 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.