Harley Davidson Electra Glide Vs. Harley Davidson Street Glide

• Table of Contents
• 1. Harley Davidson Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide
• 2. Detailed Specs Comparison: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide
• 3. Design: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide
• 3.1 Design: Harley Davidson Electra Glide
• 3.2 Design: Harley Davidson Street Glide
• 4. Engine and Performance: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide
• 4.1 Engine and Performance: Harley Davidson Electra Glide
• 4.2 Engine and Performance: Harley Davidson Street Glide
• 5. Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide
• 5.1 Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Electra Glide
• 5.2 Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street Glide
• 6. Technology and Features: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide
• 7. Pros and Cons: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide
• 7.1 Pros and Cons: Harley Davidson Electra Glide
• 7.2 Pros and Cons: Harley Davidson Street Glide
• 8. Colors and Cost: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide
• 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 9.1 Which is More Comfortable: the Harley Electra Glide or the Harley Street Glide?
• 9.2 What are the Key Differences between the Harley Electra Glide and the Harley Street Glide?
• 10. Which is Better: the Harley Electra Glide or the Harley Street Glide?

1. Harley Davidson Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide

“Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.”

Motorcycles have made traveling easier, affordable, and pleasurable. They have become common modes of transportation used for daily commutes, city travel, and pleasure rides. Nowadays, motorcycles are widely used for long-distance rides and touring. Factory-made touring bikes are capable of carrying luggage and allow you to travel for miles without becoming fatigued or bored. Touring bikes can ensure long-distance rides are more comfortable if they are fitted with a stock windshield, saddlebags, floorboards, and crash bars. Riders may also find longer rides more enjoyable with a stock infotainment system that includes a digital display screen, music, speakers, Bluetooth connection, mobile connectivity, and navigation.

Harley Davidson is a popular American motorcycle brand that has produced several factory-made, bagger-style touring bikes in the Harley Grand American Touring lineup. The Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard and the Harley Davidson Street Glide are simple yet classy touring bikes. Both baggers share a close resemblance due to being fitted with batwing fairings. Both the Harley Electra Glide Standard and the Harley Street Glide are powered by the 107 cu in Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine. This article is a detailed comparison between the Harley Electra Glide Standard and the Harley Street Glide.

2. Detailed Specs Comparison: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide

2022 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard		2022 Harley Davidson Street Glide
Identification
Harley Davidson	Maker	Harley Davidson
Electra Glide Standard	Model	Street Glide
2022	Year Model	2022
Touring Bike	Motorcycle Type	Touring Bike
FLHT	Model Code	FLHX
$19,429	Base Price	$21,430
Engine and Performance
107 cu in (1,753 cc)	Displacement	107 cu in (1,753 cc)
Milwaukee-Eight® 107 V-Twin	Engine Design and Type	Milwaukee-Eight® 107 V-Twin
Air- and Oil-Cooled	Cooling System	Air-Cooled
Two	No. of Cylinders	Two
Four	Valves Per Cylinder	Four
90 hp at 5,450 rpm	Horsepower	93 hp at 5,020 rpm
150.5 Nm at 3,250 rpm	Torque	150.5 Nm at 3,250 rpm
4.37 in	Stroke	4.37 in
3.94 in	Bore	3.94 in
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Fuel Injection System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
10:1	Compression Ratio	10:1
Six-Speed	Transmission	Six-Speed
Belt	Final Drive	Belt
Hydraulically Actuated with Assist & Slipper Functions	Clutch	Mechanically Actuated, Multuplate Wet, Assist & Slipper Clutch
43 mpg	Fuel Economy	43 mpg
Dual Tapered Mufflers	Muffler	Dual Tapered Mufflers
Chrome, Two-Into-One-Into-two Exhaust	Exhaust	Chrome, Two-Into-One-Into-two Exhaust
Mild Steel Tubular Frame; Two-Piece Stamped & Welded Backbone	Frame	Mild Steel Tubular Frame; Two-Piece Stamped & Welded Backbone
Electric	Starter	Electric
Front Fork-Mounted	Fairing	Front Fork-Mounted
Batwing Fairing	Fairing Style	Batwing Fairing
Midsize, Fairing-Mounted	Windshield	Small, Fairing-Mounted
Braking
300 mm Dual Front Discs, Four-Piston Caliper	Front	300 mm Dual Front Discs, Four-Piston Caliper
300 mm Single Rear Disc, Four-Piston Caliper	Rear	300 mm Single Rear Disc, Four-Piston Caliper
Standard	ABS	Optional ($819)
Suspension
49 mm Dual Bending Valve	Front	49 mm Dual Bending Valve
Premium, Low, Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension	Rear	Premium, Low, Hand-Adjustable Rear Suspension
4.6 in	Front Wheel Travel	4.6 in
2.15 in	Rear Wheel Travel	2.1 in
Tires and Wheels
Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series	Tires	Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series
Impeller Cast Aluminum	Wheels	Enforcer II Cast Aluminum
Dimensions and Weight
6.7 in	Trail	6.7 in
26°	Rake	26°
6 gal	Fuel Tank Capacity	6 gal
4.9 in	Ground Clearance	5.3 in
38 in	Width	37.8 in
55.3 in	Height	53.1 in
94.5 in	Length	96.5 in
26.1 in	Seat Height	26.1 in
64 in	Wheelbase	64 in
820 lbs / 371.95 kg	Wet Weight	829 lbs / 376 kg
781 lbs / 354.26 kg	Dry Weight	796 lbs / 361 kg
31°	Lean Angle (Right)	31°
29°	Lean Angle (Left)	29°
2.3 cu ft	Luggage Capacity	2.3 cu ft

3. Design: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide

3.1 Design: Harley Davidson Electra Glide

The Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard is the simplest Harley Davidson touring bike, being designed with a solo rider seat but no infotainment system. Inspired by the Harley Street Glide, this motorbike is lighter and more affordable. The Harley Electra Glide comes with a batwing fairing fitted with a midsize windscreen, four analog gauges, and a storage box in place of where a display screen would be.

It is also fitted with hard saddlebags, an engine guard, and floorboards. The chrome side mirrors are attached to the slightly swept-back handlebars. The Harley Electra Glide Standard is available in only a vivid black color scheme with a chrome finish. It comes with a chopped front fender and a large rear fender with a classic tail light, license plate, and rear turn signals. The Harley Electra Glide Standard is also fitted with a single, round headlamp enclosed within the batwing fairing.

3.2 Design: Harley Davidson Street Glide

The Harley Davidson Street Glide shares a close resemblance with the Harley Electra Glide Standard. However, it instead has a step-up seat capable of two-up riding and provides lumbar support for the rider. The Harley Street Glide also comes with stock hard saddlebags, a batwing fairing with a small windshield, four analog gauges, speakers, and an infotainment system.

The side mirrors are also attached to the batwing fairing and can be adjusted to ensure a better rear view. The Harley Street Glide is available in three single-tone color schemes with a chrome finish. It also comes with a simple, chopped front fender, providing a full view of the Enforcer II cast aluminum wheels wrapped around the Dunlop tires. Mounted to its large rear fender are a small LED tail/stop light, rear turn signals, and license plate.

4. Engine and Performance: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide

4.1 Engine and Performance: Harley Davidson Electra Glide

The Harley Davidson Electra Glide is powered by a 1,753 cc air- and oil-cooled, Milwaukee-Eight® 107 V-Twin engine capable of a horsepower of 90 hp at 5,450 rpm and a torque of 150.5 Nm at 3,250 rpm. The front fork-mounted batwing fairing provides a stylish front look and better wind protection while cruising on open roads. However, it results in a heavier front end. The Harley Electra Glide is slightly harder to maneuver when traveling at low speeds, making U-turns, and going in reverse due to the motorcycle’s bulky build and heavier front end. However, it does not feel as heavy while cruising on linear roads and has a good throttle response. The Harley Electra Glide Standard comes with standard ride-assist and safety features, including ABS, cruise control, and electronically linked braking.

4.2 Engine and Performance: Harley Davidson Street Glide

The Harley Davidson Street Glide is also fitted with a 1,753 cc Milwaukee-Eight® 107 air-cooled V-Twin engine capable of horsepower of 93 hp at 5,020 rpm and a torque of 150.5 Nm at 3,250 rpm. The 1,753 cc Milwaukee-Eight engine provides smooth power and torque delivery. However, due to being a heavyweight motorbike, its horsepower of 93 hp is inadequate for long-distance two-up riding. If you are an experienced rider who has previously ridden a heavyweight bike with a 114 cu in Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, you should be able to handle the Harley Davidson Street Glide Special powered by a 1,868 cc engine. The Harley Street Glide’s six-speed cruise drive transmission and slipper & assist clutch ensures smooth gear shifts and clutch operation.

Despite being more expensive than the Harley Electra Glide Standard, the Harley Street Glide can be fitted with an optional ABS for $819. However, to ensure a safer cruising experience, it comes with a standard cruise control feature and Reflex Linked Brembo Brakes.

5. Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide

5.1 Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Electra Glide

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The Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard is a simple and comfortable touring bike with forward-mounted floorboards, providing adequate legroom for average and taller riders. An average rider has to sit slightly forward to reach the slightly swept-back handlebars. However, the Harley Electra Glide Standard provides an upright back position for taller riders. Though it does not have an infotainment system, the Harley Electra Glide ensures a comfortable riding experience on long-distance rides and highway cruising. The Harley Electra Glide Standard has a heavier front end due to being fitted with a front fork-mounted batwing fairing, making handling difficult while turning corners.

The Harley Electra Glide Standard can be transformed into an ideal touring bike by installing mid-mounted, sweptback handlebars to ensure a relaxed riding position and luggage racks to increase storage capacity.

5.2 Comfort and Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street Glide

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The Harley Davidson Street Glide is also a comfortable touring bike with relaxed riding ergonomics for both average and taller riders. The handlebars’ position, a low seat height of 26.1 inches, and forward-mounted floorboards ensure an upright back and adequate legroom. However, it is not suited for novice riders due to being a heavyweight motorbike with a heavier front end. The Harley Street Glide can also be transformed into an ideal touring bike by replacing the small windscreen with a large windshield and installing backrests, sissy bars, luggage racks, and mid-mounted, pulled-back handlebars.

6. Technology and Features: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide

2022 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard		2022 Harley Davidson Street Glide
Technology and Features
Fairing-Mounted	Gauges	Fairing-Mounted
Standard	ABS	Optional
✓	Electronic Linked Braking (ELB)	✓
✓	Cruise Control	✓
✓	Speedometer	✓
✓	Fuel Gauge	✓
✓	Low Fuel Warning	✓
✓	Low Oil Pressure Indicator	✓
✓	Trip A & Trip B	✓
✓	Clock	✓
✓	Odometer	✓
✓	Gear Display	✓
✕	Passenger seat	✓
Infotainment
✕	System	Boom!™ Box 4.3
✕	System Type	Color
✕	Speakers	✓
✕	Bluetooth	✓
✕	AM / FM	✓
✕	USB Connection	✓

7. Pros and Cons: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide

7.1 Pros and Cons: Harley Davidson Electra Glide

Harley Davidson Electra Glide Pros	Harley Davidson Electra Glide Cons
ABS is standard	No infotainment system
Customizable	Heavier front end
Stock hard saddlebags, batwing fairing, and crash bars	Difficult to ride through traffic
Midsize windscreen	No passenger seat
Adequate legroom	Not beginner-friendly
Forward-mounted floorboards	Heavyweight
Affordable	Inadequate horsepower
Standard cruise control and Reflex Linked Brembo Brakes

7.2 Pros and Cons: Harley Davidson Street Glide

Harley Davidson Street Glide Pros	Harley Davidson Street Glide Cons
Comfortable ergonomics	ABS is optional
Ideal touring bike	Heavyweight
Stock infotainment system	Small windscreen
Comes with a passenger seat	Not beginner-friendly
Standard cruise control and Reflex Linked Brembo Brakes	Difficult to maneuver while turning corners
Stock hard saddlebags, batwing fairing, and crash bars	Heavier front end
Stock forward-mounted floorboards

8. Colors and Cost: Harley Electra Glide Vs. Harley Street Glide

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

9.1 Which is More Comfortable: the Harley Davidson Electra Glide or the Harley Davidson Street Glide?

The Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard and the Harley Davidson Street Glide have similar ergonomics. However, the Harley Street Glide comes with a comfortable step-up seat capable of two-up riding and a little lower back support for the rider. It also ensures an upright back position and adequate legroom and is suited to both average and taller riders. The Harley Electra Glide Standard and the Harley Davidson Street Glide are easily customizable and can be stripped of parts to become ideal cruisers.

9.2 What are the Key Differences between the Harley Davidson Electra Glide and the Harley Davidson Street Glide?

Key Differences between the Harley Davidson Electra Glide and the Harley Davidson Street Glide
Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard	Harley Davidson Street Glide
No infotainment system	Stock infotainment system
Midsize windscreen	Small windscreen
Solo rider seat	Step-up seat capable of two-up riding
Classic tail light	Small tail/stop light
ABS is standard	ABS is optional
Impeller cast aluminum wheels	Enforcer II cast aluminum wheels
Low ground clearance	High ground clearance
Air- and oil-cooled	Air-cooled

10. Which is Better: the Harley Electra Glide or the Harley Street Glide?

The Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard and the Harley Davidson Street Glide are nearly identical motorbikes with similar frame design, engine size, hard saddlebags, and front fork-mounted batwing fairing. However, the Harley Electra Glide Standard is a simple touring bike with a passenger seat but no infotainment system. Meanwhile, the Harley Street Glide has a step-up seat capable of two-up riding and a stock infotainment system powered by Boom!™ Box 4.3 for a fun riding experience. The Harley Electra Glide Standard is $2,001 cheaper than the Harley Street Glide and comes with a standard ABS.

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