Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra vs Honda Cbf1000. Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra: 90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: earlier Twin Cam 96 produced ~68 hp) hp, 417 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ Milwaukee-Eight equipped model) weight, top speed 177 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on some variants), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
Honda Cbf1000
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: earlier Twin Cam 96 produced ~68 hp)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
142 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on some variants)
225 km/h
Weight
417 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ Milwaukee-Eight equipped model)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average; note: varies by engine generation and riding conditions
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
7.8/10
"The definitive used touring bargain if you verify service history first."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance riding comfort
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent wind and weather protection
Cons
−Twin Cam heat management issues
−Heavy and unwieldy below 20mph
−Deferred maintenance extremely common
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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