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FLHTC Electra Glide Classic

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72 /100 Sporty
Torque
125 Nm
Engine
1584 ccm

2009 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic touring motorcycle, Harley-Davidson features a 1584 cc (96.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 125 Nm (92.2 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 95.3 x 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) with a 9.2:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the FLHTC Electra Glide Classic measures 375 kg (827 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 715 mm (28.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,613 mm (63.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.7-liter (6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 454 km (282 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2002 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Theoretical Range
~454 km (282 mi)
Engine
Displacement 1584.0 ccm (96.66 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Torque 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression 9.2:1
Bore x Stroke 95.3 x 111.1 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel System Injection
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Performance
Fuel Consumption 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust New Two-into-One-into-Two chrome exhaust with
Chassis
Frame Type New mild steel, single spar rigid backbone with
Rake 26.0°
Trail 170 mm (6.7 inches)
Front Suspension 41.3mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping
Front Travel 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear Travel 76 mm (3.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1613 mm (63.5 inches)
Ground Clearance 129 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 130/80-B17
Rear Tyre 180/65-B16
Front Brakes Double disc
Front Brake Ø 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brake Ø 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 375.0 kg (826.7 pounds)
Seat Height 715 mm (28.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1549 mm (61.0 inches)
Overall Length 2469 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel Capacity 22.70 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Notes

Sidecar possible. ABS available.

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Long Distance Touring
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Seat Height
71.5 cm / 28.1 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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