Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic vs Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra ClassicHarley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic
Model year20132013
Price$30,999$19,699
Engine1688 cc1688 cc
Torque136 Nm136 Nm
Weight400 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-piston
Tires130/60-21 / 205/65-15 130/80-NW17 / 180/65-NW16

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

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