The Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic motorcycle specifications include a 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in) engine, power of 61.2 hp (44.7 kW) @ 5,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 340 kg (749.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 61st percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 9% heavier than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 68th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 13% taller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 97th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Harley-Davidson database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Harley-Davidson specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
61.2 hp — more powerful than about 52% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,338 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Harley-Davidson models.
340 kg — heavier than about 68% of Harley-Davidson models, or lighter than about 32%.
779 mm — taller than about 97% of Harley-Davidson models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.180 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 180.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 45.7 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,338 cc (81.64 cu in) |
| Power | 61.2 hp (44.7 kW) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 102.0 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 340 kg (749.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 779 mm (30.7 inches) |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.