The Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide motorcycle specifications include a 1212.7 cc (74.00 cu in) engine, power of 55 hp (40.1 kW), a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 362.9 kg (800 lb).
Key specifications
The 1965 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide 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.
About 14% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 37th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
Very close to the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 40th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.
About 6% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 37th 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.
55 hp — more powerful than about 37% of Harley-Davidson models with power data.
1,213 cc — larger displacement than about 40% of Harley-Davidson models.
16 L — larger than about 37% of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 5.10-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 5.10-16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.152 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 151.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 45.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.86:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1212.7 cc (74.00 cu in) |
| Power | 55 hp (40.1 kW) |
| Bore × stroke | 87.3 x 101 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2.0 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular cradle |
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| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm. Dual coil-over-shocks. 3-step adjustable. |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 5.10-16 |
| Rear tire | 5.10-16 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Whitewall tyres. |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 362.9 kg (800 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,500 mm (59.1 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Hard saddlebags. |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1516 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 Volt battery. |
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Other specifications
| Comments | Windscreen. |
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