Engineered by Harley-Davidson for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2017 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited utilizes a 1745 cc (106.5 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 91 HP (66.4 kW) at 5,450 rpm while maximum torque reaches 152 Nm (112.1 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 52.1 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (3,750 rpm) and peak power (5,450 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 kg (911 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.54 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 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 413 km (257 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
52.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.54 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,750–5,450 rpm
Theoretical Range
~413 km (257 mi)
Engine
Displacement1745.0 ccm (106.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight™ 107
Power91.0 HP (66.4 kW)) @ 5450 RPM
Torque152.0 Nm (15.5 kgf-m or 112.1 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 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 Consumption5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases127.6 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-B17
Rear Tyre180/65-B16
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
WheelsImpeller Cast Aluminum
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight398.0 kg (877.4 pounds)
Weight incl.413.0 kg (910.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2286 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 OptionsVivid Black, Black Quartz,Billet Silver/Vivid Black, Mysterious Red Sunglo/Velocity Red Sunglo, Superior Blue/Billet Silver, Black Hills Gold/Black Quartz, Charcoal Denim/Black Denim, Bonneville Blue/Phatom Blue, Peace Officer Vivid Black, Peace Officer D
InstrumentsLarge speedometer and tachometer with wide numbers; large fuel and volt gauges with wide numbers; display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty, and gear indicator; and larger telltale indicators
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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
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