Comparison of Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 2012 and Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 2012 × |  Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2012 |
| Make | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic | Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Engine details | Air-cooled Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler. Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; | Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103B™ |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,688 | 1,688 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 135.6 | 131.4 |
| Bore (mm) | 98.4 | 98.4 |
| Stroke (mm) | 111.3 | 111.3 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Driveline | Primary drive chain, 34/46 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio | Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio. Final Drive Belt, 32/66 ratio. |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Multi-plate, wet |
| Lubrication system | Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler | Pressurized, dry-sump |
| Compression | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chrome, 2-1-2 dual exhaust with tapered muffler | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41.3 mm telescopic, triple circuit damping | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers |
| Rear suspension | Air-adjustable shocks. Mild steel; two-piece drawn and welded section; forged junctions; MIG welded swingarm. | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers. Optional ABS. | Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Single disc. 2-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 300 | 292 |
| Frame type | Mild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin downtubes | Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded |
| Front tyre | 130/80-NW17 | MT90-B16 |
| Rear tyre | 180/65-NW16 | 150/80-B16 |
| Seat | One-piece, two-up Electra Glide classic comfort stitch seat, sculpted for added comfort and easier straddling | Two-piece, two-up Softail® seat with removable pillion |
| Wheels | Black, 28-spoke Cast Aluminum | Steel Laced |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 117 | 109 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 76 | 91 |
| Trail (mm) | 170 | 130 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Light | - | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam headlamp |
| Instruments | Fairing-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer; time-of-day clock on CD player/stereo; dual trip meter | Tank-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock on odometer, dual tripmeter, RPM/gear display |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 12 | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,613 | 1,638 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 391.9 | 345.2 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 375 | 331 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,497 | 2,400 |
| Seat height (mm) | 693 | 648 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22.71 | 18.93 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.8 | 3.3 |
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