Best Year Harley-davidson Electra Glide to Buy — Complete Guide
Which Harley-davidson Electra Glide year is the best used buy? Generation breakdown, model changes, and what to avoid.
thumb_upBest Year
2017
Milwaukee-Eight engine, refined reliability, pre-emission complexity
thumb_downAvoid Year
1999
Twin Cam 88 early bugs, oil leaks common
auto_awesomeSweet Spot
2014-2016 Twin Cam 103 — proven reliability, lower depreciation, affordable
Generations
1965-1969 (Shovelhead Early)
4/10
First Electra Glide, electric start introduced
1970-1984 (Shovelhead Classic)
4/10
AMF era, reliability inconsistent, iconic styling
1985-1998 (Evolution)
8/10
Evo engine, massive reliability leap, modern usability
1999-2016 (Twin Cam)
7/10
TC88/96/103, more power, early units oil-prone
2017-present (Milwaukee-Eight)
9/10
107/114ci, smoother, cooler running, better touring
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