Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide Review

Used Buyer Review

The Ultra Classic is the undisputed king of long-haul American touring, and buying one used is genuinely smart money. You're getting a motorcycle that was spec'd from the factory with heated grips, a proper fairing, hard bags, and a sound system that actually works. The Twin Cam 96 or 103 engine is a known quantity — reliable if maintained, problematic if neglected. Always check service records and look hard at the primary chain tensioner and cam chain tensioners on pre-2017 models. These are the classic ownership headaches. The riding experience is exactly what you'd expect: relaxed, comfortable, and surprisingly capable on long interstate slogs. It's heavy at 850-plus pounds wet, so low-speed maneuvering demands respect. U-turns in parking lots will humble you fast. But put it on the highway for six hours and you'll arrive fresher than on virtually anything else. Budget an extra $500 for an immediate full service if records are sketchy. These bikes respond well to care and punish neglect hard.