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2008 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide® Standard

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2008 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide® Standard Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Touring
BASE MSRP(US)  $16,545.00
Warranty  24
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Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Twin Cam 96™
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  92.6 / 125.5
Torque RPM  3500
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
Valve Configuration  OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)  95.3 / 3.75
Stroke (mm/in)  111.3 / 4.38
Displacement (cc/ci)  1584 / 96
Compression Ratio  9.2:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
Ram Air Induction  No
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)  54 / 35
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)  4.4 / 6.7
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Overdrive  No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)  9.31 / 6.42 / 4.77 / 3.93 / 3.28 / 2.79
Reverse  No
Heel Toe Shifter  Standard
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  72H
Front Wheel Diameter  16
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  85
Rear Tire Speed Rating  77H
Rear Wheel Diameter  16
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® MT90B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® MU85B16 77H
Brakes:  
Brake Brand Name  Brembo®
Front Brake Type  Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.5 / 292.1
Front Brake Rotor Width (in/mm)  0.2 / 5.1
Front Caliper Pistons  4
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.5 / 292.1
Rear Brake Rotor Width (in/mm)  0.23 / 5.8
Rear Caliper Pistons  4
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Material  Steel
Air Adjustable  Yes
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (in/mm)  93.7 / 2380
Wheelbase (in/mm)  63.5 / 1612.9
Rake (degrees)  26
Trail (in/mm)  6.2 / 157.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  5.1 / 129.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  743 / 337
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  780 / 353.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  6 / 22.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.13
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Leather
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  27.3 / 693.4
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Chassis Protectors  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Air Cleaner Cover  Yes
Choke Knob Cover  No
Master Cylinder Cover  Yes
Side Cover  Yes
Head Cover  Yes
Carburetor Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Steel
Front Fender Trim Material  Chrome
Rear Fender Material  Steel
Rear Fender Trim Material  Chrome
Top Crown  Standard
Tank Divider Material  Leather
Pocket  No
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Upper Fairing  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Destination Charge  345
Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Touring
Manufacturer Country  USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Touring
Mounts:  
Side Case Mount  Standard
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  Yes
Windshield Lowers  No
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Height  High
Storage:  
Side Case Material  Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases  2
Location  Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount  Standard
Lockable Storage  Standard
Helmet Storage  Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Headlight Mounting Bar  Standard
Passing Lamps  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Convenience:  
Power Outlet  Standard

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