All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra vs Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra vs Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra vs Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (note: estimated, Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak HP figures) hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide: 79 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Twin Cam 103; note: Milwaukee-Eight 107 rated at approximately 93 hp) hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by model year) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra
Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (note: estimated, Harley-Davidson does not officially publish peak HP figures)
79 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Twin Cam 103; note: Milwaukee-Eight 107 rated at approximately 93 hp)
Torque
162 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
132 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Twin Cam 103; Milwaukee-Eight 107 produces approximately 145 Nm)
Top Speed
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by model year)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Road Glide Ultra
7.8/10
"The best American touring bike if you respect its weight."
Pros
+Frame fairing kills wind turbulence
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at low speeds
−Pre-2017 reliability concerns
−Infotainment glitches annoy constantly
Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide
8.0/10
"The smartest used touring bike you can buy under $15,000."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance comfort
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Cam tensioners are known failures
−Punishing weight at low speed
−Fuel economy around 40mpg
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