Touring Motorcycles

2003Harley-Davidson FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic

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The 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic is a heavyweight touring cruiser built for long-distance comfort. Its fuel-injected, air-cooled 1,450cc Twin Cam 88 V-twin is paired with a fork-mounted batwing fairing and hard saddlebags. It's made for relaxed, comfortable highway miles.

Capacity: 1450.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: Not on record
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Seat height: Not on record
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Power: Not on record
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Other years 2003 2004 2005 2006

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering30%

City riding35%

Daily riding60%

Touring96%

Two-up90%

Track5%

Best for: Built for effortless, relaxed long-distance highway touring rather than sport riding or quick city errands.
Built for: A stately, torque-rich cruiser that rewards a laid-back riding style with plush comfort, deep exhaust note, and classic touring presence.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, nimble city commuter.

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
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Bore x stroke: 95.3 x 101.6 mm
Compression: 8.9:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Power: Not on record - add it
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Seat height: Not on record - add it
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Fuel capacity: Not on record - add it

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	2003	2004	2005	2006
Capacity	1450 cc	1450 cc	1450 cc	1442 cc
Dry weight	—	—	352 kg	352 kg
Fuel capacity	—	—	—	18.9 L

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

Safety Recalls

⚠ 2 recalls may apply

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSMay 2004 · 04V218000

ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.

Risk: THE TAIL LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSMar 2004 · 04V134000

ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

These recalls cover some 2003 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 →