The Road Glide® Ultra combines the light handling and wind-splitting aerodynamics of a frame-mounted fairing with a full complement of touring appointments for the devoted long distance rider and passenger. The innovative Harley-Davidson® Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and todays powerful engines.
Once again setting the standard as the tourers touring bike,” the Road Glide® Ultra takes comfort, convenience and functionality to the next level. All the outstanding handling properties of the unique shark nose,” framemounted fairing are combined with the added convenience of a deluxe King Tour-Pak™ carrier, fairing lowers with integral glove boxes, a huge 1690 cc Twin Cam 103™ engine, Anti-lock Brakes and a Smart Security System all standard.
Engine and transmission
Displacement1688.0 ccm (103.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeV2, four-stroke
Engine detailsAir-cooled Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler
Torque135.6 Nm (13.8 kgf-m or 100.0 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM
Compression9.6:1
Bore x stroke98.4 x 111.3 mm (3.9 x 4.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel systemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Lubrication systemPressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Cooling systemAir
Gearbox6-speed
Transmission typeBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelinePrimary drive chain, 34/46 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Fuel consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust systemChrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame typeMild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded
Rake (fork angle)26.0
Trail170 mm (6.7 inches)
Front suspension41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Front wheel travel117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rear suspensionAir-adjustable shocks. Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded swingarm.
Rear wheel travel76 mm (3.0 inches)
Front tire130/80-BW17
Rear tire180/65-BW16
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Diameter300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Diameter300 mm (11.8 inches)
WheelsBlack, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum
SeatPassenger backrest with wrap-around armrests
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight385.6 kg (850.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc402.8 kg (888.0 pounds)
Seat height693 mm (27.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length2507 mm (98.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1613 mm (63.5 inches)
Fuel capacity22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil capacity3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts)