2010 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic FLHTC

The Electra Glide® Classic offers all the touring basics, plus a Tour-Pak and 40-watt Advanced Audio System, to a rider and passenger over the horizon in comfort.

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 today’s more-powerful engines.

Base MSRP $18,999

Model Highlights

New Paint color options and graphics
New Helical cut 5th gear for improved transmission sound
• Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
• Chrome 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered mufflers
• Black, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum wheels with whitewall tires
• Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing with clear, Lexan® windshield
• Chrome, low-profile fuel tank console
• Deep FL front fender with trim
• Stainless steel, easy-reach touring handlebar
• One-piece, two-up Electra Glide® classic comfort stitch seat
• Passenger backrest with wrap-around armrests
• Injection-molded hard saddlebags; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
• Injection Molded Tour-Pak®; 2.26 cu. ft. volume
• Fairing-mounted electronic speedometer and tachometer plus fuel, voltage, oil pressure and ambient air temperature gauges
• 40-watt, two-speaker Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon
• LED rear fender tip light
• Auxiliary passing lights

Key Features

• Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 96™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
• 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission with integrated Isolated Drive System (IDS)
• Dunlop® “Multi-Tread” rear tire construction extends tire life by 25 percent
• Brembo® 4-piston front and rear caliper with dual front rotor brake system
• Air-adjustable rear shocks
• Full-length rider footboards
• Height-adjustable passenger footboards
• Six-gallon fuel tank
• Optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Optional electronic cruise control
• Optional Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free security fob

Specifications

Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96™
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.38 in. (95.25 mm x 111.25 mm)
Displacement 96 cu. in. (1584 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
U.S. Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st 9.593
• 2nd 6.650
• 3rd 4.938
• 4th 4.000
• 5th 3.407
• 6th 2.875

Chassis
Frame Mild 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
Swingarm Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable
Wheels (Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option): Black, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum
• Front 17 in. x 3 in. (431.80 mm x 76.20 mm)
• Rear 16 in. x 5 in. (406.40 mm x 127.0 mm)

Brakes
• Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, fixed rotors
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .20 in. (299.97 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (299.97 mm x 7.11 mm)
• Anti-Lock Braking System (option) Available

Suspension Travel
• Front Wheel 4.60 in. (116.84 mm)
• Rear Wheel 3 in. (76.20 mm)

Engineered for Sidecar Use Available

Performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America 92.60 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm (125.55 Nm @ 3500 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 33°
• Left 31°

Fuel Economy
(EPA urban/highway test) 35/54 mpg (6.72/4.36 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 28-amp/hour, 370 cca
Charging Three-phase, 50-amp system (585W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 650W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps High beam, running lights, front fender running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, accessory, speakers, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control (optional), ABS (optional)

Dimensions
Length 98.30 in. (2496.82 mm)
Overall Width 38.0 in. (965.20 mm)
Overall Height 61.0 in. (1549.40 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden 27.30 in. (693.42 mm)
• Unladen 30.70 in. (779.78 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.10 in. (129.54 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.69 in. (169.93 mm)
Wheelbase 63.50 in. (1612.90 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias narrow whitewall):
• Front – D408F NW 130/80B17 65H
• Rear – D407 NW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6 gal. (22.71 L) (warning light at approximately 1 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4 qts. (3.78 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain Case Capacity 1.40 qts. (1.32 L)

Weight
• As Shipped 827 lbs. (375.13 kg)
• In Running Order 864 lbs. (391.91 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.90 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 500 lbs. (226.80 kg)
• Rear 927 lbs. (420.49 kg)

Color Options
Solids
• Vivid Black
• Brilliant Silver Pearl
• Flame Blue Pearl
• Red Hot Sunglo
Two-Tones
• Flame Blue Pearl/Brilliant Silver Pearl

Warranty
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter

• 2011 FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
• 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
• 2010 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide FLHTCU
• 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide

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