Built around Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle platform, the 2016 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited pairs a 1688 cc (103 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 87 HP (63.5 kW) at 5,100 rpm while maximum torque reaches 138 Nm (101.8 lb-ft) at 3,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 51.5 HP per liter and a 1,350 rpm working window between peak torque (3,750 rpm) and peak power (5,100 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Ultra Limited measures 413.2 kg (911 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,625 mm (64 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.71-liter (6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 406 km (252 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2014 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
51.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.75 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,750–5,100 rpm
Theoretical Range
~406 km (252 mi)
Engine
Displacement1688.0 ccm (103.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIntegrated Oil-Cooler
Power87.0 HP (63.5 kW)) @ 5100 RPM
Torque138.0 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 101.8 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM
Compression9.7:1
Bore x Stroke98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelineChain, 34/46 ratio primary drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustChrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
Chassis
Rake26.0°
Trail170 mm (6.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks
Wheelbase1625 mm (64.0 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/80-17
Rear Tyre180/65-16
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
WheelsImpeller Cast Aluminum
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight400.1 kg (882.0 pounds)
Weight incl.413.2 kg (911.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2175 HP/kg
Seat Height740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsDeep Jade Pearl/Vivid Black, Billet Silver/Vivid Black, Mysterious Red Sunglo/Velocity Red Sunglo, Vivid Black, Black Quartz, Amber Whiskey/Vivid Black, Purple Fire/Blackberry Smoke, Peace Officer Blue, Peace Officer Black, Firefighter Red, Arctic White,
Instruments10% larger speedometer and tachometer with 68% wider numbers; 28% larger fuel and volt gauges with 30% wider numbers; display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty, and gear indicator; and larger telltale indicators
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
