Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glidestacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLHX Street GlideHarley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Model year20122012
Price$19,499$21,499
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque136 Nm136 Nm
Weight356 kg387 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.Double disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Tires130/70-BW18 / 180/65-BW16 130/80-NW17 / 180/65-NW16

Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide and the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide brings its published horsepower in a 356 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide counters with its own power figure at 387 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide has the lower MSRP.

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: