Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra GlideHarley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide
Model year20132012
Price$21,799$19,499
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque136 Nm136 Nm
Weight400 kg356 kg
Seat height27 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-pistonDouble disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Tires130/80-NW17 / 180/65-NW16 130/70-BW18 / 180/65-BW16

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide and the Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide brings its published horsepower in a 400 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide counters with its own power figure at 356 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: