Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. 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 Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
132 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
389 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
79 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Twin Cam 103; note: Milwaukee-Eight 107 rated at approximately 93 hp)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
132 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Twin Cam 103; Milwaukee-Eight 107 produces approximately 145 Nm)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by model year)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
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
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"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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