Electra Glide Standard

1996 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1996 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard pairs a 1338 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61.2 HP (44.7 kW) at 5,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 102 Nm (75.2 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 45.7 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (5,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the Electra Glide Standard measures 322 kg (710 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.26 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 779 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1996 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.