2012Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic

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The 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic is Harley's fully equipped touring bike, with batwing fairing, Tour-Pak trunk and lowers. Its air-cooled 1,690cc Twin Cam 103 V-twin produces 135 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and belt drive. A low 692 mm seat, 385 kg wet weight and 18.9-litre tank suit two-up touring.

Capacity: 1690.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 350.0 kg
Seat height: 692 mm
Power: 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)

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What’s new for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Engine capacity	1584.0 ccm (96.66 cubic inches)	1690.0 ccm (103.13 cubic inches)
Power	68.0 HP (50.0 kW)	75.0 HP (55.2 kW)
Torque	126.0 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM	135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 99.6 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Compression	9.2:1	9.6:1

Other years 1990 1991 1992 1997 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering30%

City riding30%

Daily riding55%

Touring98%

Two-up95%

Track5%

Best for: Built for effortless long-distance highway touring with a passenger and full luggage rather than for spirited riding.
Built for: A classic American cruiser-tourer that rewards relaxed, unhurried riding with a torquey V-twin, plush comfort, and long-haul stability.
Not ideal for: Not for riders seeking agile cornering, off-road capability, or a lightweight bike for weaving through dense city traffic.

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 692mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1690.0 ccm
Power: 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)
Torque: 135.0 Nm (13.8 kgf-m) @ 3250 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2143 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 98.4 x 111.1 mm
Compression: 9.6:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Performance

Top speed: 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1612 mm
Seat height: 692 mm
Dry weight: 350.0 kg
Wet weight: 385.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.90 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front wheel travel: 117 mm
Rear wheel travel: 76 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Front brakes diameter: 292 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 292 mm

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1990	2002	2008	2012	2014	2019
Capacity	1337 cc	1449 cc	1584 cc	1690 cc	1688 cc	1746 cc
Dry weight	—	350 kg	350 kg	350 kg	400 kg	398 kg
Seat height	779 mm	692 mm	692 mm	692 mm	693 mm	740 mm
Fuel capacity	19 L	18.9 L	18.9 L	18.9 L	22.7 L	22.7 L