FLHTCUI Electra Glide Ultra Classic

1999 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Electra Glide Ultra Classic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Electra Glide Ultra Classic touring motorcycle, Harley-Davidson relies on a 1338 cc (81.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 4,900 rpm while maximum torque reaches 95 Nm (70.1 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 44.8 HP per liter and a 1,900 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (4,900 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the FLHTCUI Electra Glide Ultra Classic measures 374 kg (825 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 695 mm (27.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,592 mm (62.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.9-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 295 km (183 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 152 km/h (94 mph).