FLHT Electra Glide Standard

1999 Harley-Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard relies on a 1450 cc (88.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 46.9 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 FLHT Electra Glide Standard measures 344 kg (758 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5.06 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 18.9-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 150 km/h (93 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1999 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.