Harley Tech Specifications - Motorcyclist Magazine

2009 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide | Price: $19,919 (As Tested: $20,984)


Tech Spec
Engine type: a-c 45-deg. V-twin	Rear brake: Single Brembo four-piston caliper, 300mm disc	Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 47/35/41 mpg
Valve train: OHV, 4v	Front tire: 130/80-B17 Dunlop D407	Availability: Now
Displacement: 1584cc	Rear tire: 180/65-B16 Dunlop D407	Warranty: 24 mo./unlimited mi.
Bore x stroke: 92.25 x 111.25mm	Rake/trail: 26.0 deg./6.7 in.	Contact: Harley-Davidson Motor Co. 3700 W. Juneau Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53208 414.343.4056 www.harley-davidson.com
Compression: 9.2:1	Seat height: 27.3 in.
Fuel system: EFI	Wheelbase: 63.5 in.
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate	Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal.
Transmission: 6-speed	Weight (tank full/empty): 877/841 lbs.
Frame: Steel double cradle	Measured horsepower: 64.0 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Front suspension: 41.3mm Showa fork	Measured torque: 78.3 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
Rear suspension: Twin Showa shocks with air-adjustable preload	Corrected 1/4-mile: 14.57 sec. @ 87.97 mph
Front brake: Dual Brembo four-piston calipers, 300mm discs	Top-gear roll-on 60-80 mph: 13.95 sec.

Dyno
Output is woefully insufficient for an 877-pound motorcycle, but the 64 horsepower the 96-cubic-inch Electra Glide produces is certainly an improvement over the older 88-c.i. mill. The torque curve is admirable, however, with over 70 lb.-ft. available from idle on up to 4500 rpm.

Ergos
The Harley is the king of comfort. Firm, well-contoured saddle and perfectly placed floorboards aside, the new frame and suspension make the ride noticeably smoother. The smaller windscreen and lack of leg protection are the only places the Harley falls short of the Kawasaki.