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All Bikes/Harley-davidson/Electra Glide Ultra Classic/Year Guide
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Best Year Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic to Buy — Complete Guide

Which Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic year is the best used buy? Generation breakdown, model changes, and what to avoid.

thumb_upBest Year

2014

Project Rushmore upgrades, refined reliability, strong resale value

thumb_downAvoid Year

2011

TC103 early teething issues, throttle body problems reported

auto_awesomeSweet Spot

2014-2016 Project Rushmore era offers best features-per-dollar used value

Generations

1989-1993 (Evolution Classic)

Ultra Classic trim introduced, Evo motor, fairing

6/10
1994-1999 (Evolution Late)

Fuel delivery tweaks, improved reliability, EFI option 1995

7/10
2000-2006 (Twin Cam 88 Gen1)

TC88 engine, smoother power, improved frame rigidity

7/10
2007-2013 (Twin Cam 96/103)

Bigger displacement, 6-speed, ABS optional, more torque

7/10
2014-2016 (Project Rushmore)

New fairing, better audio, improved brakes, ergonomics

9/10
2017-2023 (Milwaukee-Eight Era)

M8 107/114 engine, smoother, more power, less vibration

10/10

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