Touring Motorcycles
2008Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO
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Built around an 1802cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin making 156 Nm, the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO is an American touring bike. It weighs 423.2 kg wet and has a 22.7-litre tank and a 706 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 1802.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 423.2 kg
- Seat height
- 706 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Touring motorcycle built for its class - distance comfort and touring.
- Built for
- A touring motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, built around an 1802cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for aggressive off-road or track use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →96
out of 100Excellent
The Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 90.8% of the time, 11.0 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 96% of models.
Bikes first registered in 2008 have 69 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
90.8%Passed first time
5.5%Failed outright
3.7%Fixed during test
21,000Typical miles
109Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 2 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW R 1200 RT | 96 Excellent | 15,454 |
| 2 | Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO | 96 Excellent | 109 |
| 3 | Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King | 95 Excellent | 424 |
| 4 | Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide | 93 Excellent | 2,192 |
| 5 | Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic | 86 Excellent | 582 |
| 6 | Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic | 72 Good | 219 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1802.0 ccm
- Torque
- 156.0 Nm (15.9 kgf-m) @ 3750 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Bore x stroke
- 101.6 x 111.1 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
- Power
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Multi-plate, wet
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1613 mm
- Overall length
- 2504 mm
- Overall width
- 965 mm
- Overall height
- 1549 mm
- Seat height
- 706 mm
- Wet weight
- 423.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.70 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Mild steel, sqaure-section backbone with twin downtubes
- Front suspension
- 41.3 mm telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded, Lowered, air-adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 116 mm
- Trail
- 170 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers, ABS Standard
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper, ABS Standard
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO?
The 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO has a Capacity of 1802.0 ccm (109.96 cubic inches).
What is the torque of the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO?
The 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO has a Torque of 156.0 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM.
How much does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO weigh?
The 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU-SE3 Electra Glide Ultra Classic CVO has a Wet weight of 423.2 kg (933.0 pounds).
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