Harley-davidson Electra Glide Standard vs Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Standard vs Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic. Harley-davidson Electra Glide Standard: 67 hp @ 5,200 rpm hp, 371 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic: 67 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 390 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Standard
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
128 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
371 kg
390 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,200 rpm
67 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
128 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
371 kg (wet/curb weight)
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, based on Twin Cam 88 era real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Standard
7.5/10
"Reliable American iron that earns its keep on long hauls."
Pros
+Bulletproof parts availability nationwide
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance touring
+Strong resale value holds
Cons
−Heavy and slow maneuvering
−Twin-cam tensioner issues linger
−Fuel economy disappoints at 38mpg
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic
7.8/10
"The gold standard used tourer if you budget honestly."
Pros
+Incredible long-distance touring comfort
+Massive used parts availability
+Reliable Twin Cam engine
Cons
−Heavy and unwieldy at low speeds
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
−Maintenance costs add up fast
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