Electra Glide Classic

2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic relies on a 1448 cc (88.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 63 HP (46 kW) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 43.5 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Electra Glide Classic measures 352 kg (776 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.59 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,613 mm (63.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1996 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.