Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencadestacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda GL 1500 Gold Wing AspencadeHarley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter
Model year19972008
Price
Engine1520 cc1573 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Torque153 Nm126 Nm
Weight372 kg369 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires140/75-R17 / 200/55-R17

Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade and the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda GL 1500 Gold Wing Aspencade brings 100 hp in a 372 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter counters with its own power figure at 369 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: