All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
79 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Twin Cam 103; note: Milwaukee-Eight 107 rated at approximately 93 hp)
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: earlier Twin Cam 96 produced ~68 hp)
Torque
132 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Twin Cam 103; Milwaukee-Eight 107 produces approximately 145 Nm)
142 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107)
Top Speed
177 km/h
177 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on some variants)
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by model year)
417 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ Milwaukee-Eight equipped model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average; note: varies by engine generation and riding conditions
Individual Reviews
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
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
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