Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU versus Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU

Tourer

Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing

Tourer

Dickschiff, Dampfhammer, Reisedampfer, Full-Dresser, Schlachtschiff etc.

Man, man, man, what a device. The Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU) is not just a motorcycle, it's a statement. A statement against reason, thrift, modesty and hustle and bustle. Anyone who has such a... weiter

Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic

Gallery

GL 1800 Gold Wing

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2015 bis 2016

Built von 2018 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 28.499 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

relaxed gliding
pure V2 feeling
Space without end
Sound system
Drives stoically straight ahead even in storms
Case System Series

Pros:

Cons:

big and heavy
nothing for beginners
nothing for hot showerers

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.625 mm
Length : 2.600 mm Height : 1.440 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 386 kg

Wheelbase: 1.695 mm
Length : 2.475 mm Height : 925 mm
Seat : 745 mm
Weight : 365 (max: 570 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.690 ccm
Hub: 111 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Four-stroke boxer engine 6 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.833 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 87 HP at 5.010 U/Min
Torque: 138 NM bei 3.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 23 Litre

Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 126 HP at 5.500 U/Min
Torque: 170 NM bei 4.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 380 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Double loop (steel)

Tyres at the front: 130/70-18
Rear tyres: 200/55-16

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk

Conclusion - what sticks

A bit little technical info in this review, right? Exactly, but that's what the Electra Glide is all about: forget data sheets or performance data. Sit down, enjoy life, forget your worries and just go for a ride without thinking. This is possible on this machine as well as on probably no other bike.

We got the test bike from Harley Davidson Kiel for this test. There are almost 100 used Harleys, so a visit to the "Harley dealer of the year 2021" is always worthwhile. And if you are interested in this Ultra Classic - click here for the sales advertisement.