Touring Motorcycles

1999Harley-Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard

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The 1999 Harley-Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard is a heavyweight cruiser designed for long-distance touring and riders seeking classic American motorcycle styling. Powered by a 1450cc V-twin engine producing 68 horsepower, it excels at highway cruising with its spacious seat, generous fuel capacity, and comfortable ergonomics. Best known for its iconic design and touring capability, it remains a quintessential choice for experienced riders.

Capacity: 1450.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 344.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 68.0 HP (50.0 kW)

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Other years 1999 2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering30%

City riding35%

Daily riding55%

Touring97%

Two-up90%

Track10%

Best for: Built for covering long highway miles in relaxed comfort rather than for outright speed or sporty handling.
Built for: A classic American cruiser-tourer defined by its lazy V-twin torque, deep exhaust note, and unhurried, stable highway demeanor.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking sharp cornering ability, off-road capability, or a lightweight, nimble ride.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1450.0 ccm
Power: 68.0 HP (50.0 kW)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1977 HP/kg (dry)
Compression: 9.2:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Belt

Performance

Top speed: 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1613 mm
Dry weight: 344.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.90 litres
Seat height: Not on record - add it

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	1999	2006	2007	2009	2010
Capacity	1450 cc	1442 cc	1573 cc	1584 cc	1584 cc
Dry weight	344 kg	344 kg	335 kg	355 kg	355 kg
Seat height	—	692 mm	780 mm	715 mm	740 mm
Fuel capacity	18.9 L	18.9 L	18.9 L	22.7 L	22.7 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINEJan 1999 · 99V003000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.

Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ENGINE COULD RUN ERRATICALLY BEFORE QUITTING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.

These recalls cover some 1999 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Harley-Davidson recalls →