Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glidestacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street GlideHarley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Model year20122012
Price$37,249
Engine1803 cc1803 cc
Torque160 Nm160 Nm
Weight372 kg403 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.Double disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.Single disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires130/60-B19 / 180/55-B18 130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16

Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide and the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide brings its published horsepower in a 372 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide counters with its own power figure at 403 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: