Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic vs Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Fire Rescue (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classicstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Fire Rescue. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide ClassicHarley-Davidson FLHP Road King Fire Rescue
Model year20122008
Price$19,499
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque136 Nm138 Nm
Weight375 kg335 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.Single disc
Tires130/80-NW17 / 180/65-NW16 MT90-B16 / MT90-B16

Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic vs Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Fire Rescue — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic and the Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Fire Rescue usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic brings its published horsepower in a 375 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Fire Rescue counters with its own power figure at 335 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: