2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic
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2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic Review
Take touring to the next level with supreme luxury and added luggage capacity.
With features like a spacious Tour-Pak® carrier, a Harmon/Kardon® Advanced Audio System and fine Harley-Davidson styling detail, the Electra Glide® Classic model brings a level of luxury to touring adventures. 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 powerful engines.
Long-distance riders will truly appreciate the storage capacity of the Tour-Pak® carrier and 2.26 cu. ft. of saddlebag space, while all riders will revel in the air-adjustable rear shocks, new, standard 1690 cc Twin Cam 103™ engine, and smooth-shifting 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission.
With an optional electronic cruise control and the Security Package Option that bundles Anti-lock Brakes and the Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System, the Electra Glide Classic will propel you down the highway in comfort and style.
2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic Model Highlights
NEW Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
NEW Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheel option
NEW Paint color options and graphics
- 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, sculpted for added comfort and easier straddling
- 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
2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic Features and Benefits
- 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 electronic cruise control
USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: Vivid Black $19,499, Solids $20,054, Two-Tones $20,474 USD
Dimensions
Length 98.3 in. (2497 mm)
Overall Width 38.0 in. (965 mm)
Overall Height 61.0 in. (1549 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 27.3 in. (693 mm)
- Unladen 29.1 in. (739 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, bias narrow whitewall):
- Front – D408F NW 130/80B17 65H
- Rear – D407 NW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.4 qts. (1.3 L)
Weight:
- As Shipped 827 lbs. (375.1 kg)
- In Running Order 864 lbs. (391.9 kg)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Front 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
- Rear 927 lbs. (420.5 kg)
Luggage Capacity
- Volume 2.26 cu. ft. (0.0633 m3)
Engine
Engine Air-cooled Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.3 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
- 1st 9.593
- 2nd 6.65
- 3rd 4.938
- 4th 4
- 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
Wheels4 (Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced option):
Black 28-Spoke Cast Aluminum
- Front 17 in. x 3 in. (432 mm x 76 mm)
- Rear 16 in. x 5 in. (406 mm x 127 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 .2 in. (300 mm x 5.1 mm)
- Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7.1 mm)
- Anti-lock Braking System: Available
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
- Rear Wheel 3 in. (76 mm)
Engineered for Sidecar Use: Available
Performance
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
- North America 100 ft. lbs. @ 3250 RPM (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
- Right 33°
- Left 31°
Fuel Economy6
(EPA urban/highway test) 42 mpg (5.6 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 system7 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control (optional), ABS (optional)
- Auxiliary Lamps (except where prohibited by law) Two @ 35W each
Warranty
Warranty8 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval9 First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter
Take touring to the next level with supreme luxury and added luggage capacity.
With features like a spacious Tour-Pak® carrier, a Harmon/Kardon® Advanced Audio System and fine Harley-Davidson styling detail, the Electra Glide® Classic model brings a level of luxury to touring adventures. 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 powerful engines.
Long-distance riders will truly appreciate the storage capacity of the Tour-Pak® carrier and 2.26 cu. ft. of saddlebag space, while all riders will revel in the air-adjustable rear shocks, new, standard 1690 cc Twin Cam 103™ engine, and smooth-shifting 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission.
With an optional electronic cruise control and the Security Package Option that bundles Anti-lock Brakes and the Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System, the Electra Glide Classic will propel you down the highway in comfort and style.
2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic Model Highlights
NEW Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 103™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) with heated O2 sensors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
NEW Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheel option
NEW Paint color options and graphics
- 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, sculpted for added comfort and easier straddling
- 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
2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic Features and Benefits
- 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 electronic cruise control
USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: Vivid Black $19,499, Solids $20,054, Two-Tones $20,474 USD
Dimensions
Length 98.3 in. (2497 mm)
Overall Width 38.0 in. (965 mm)
Overall Height 61.0 in. (1549 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 27.3 in. (693 mm)
- Unladen 29.1 in. (739 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, bias narrow whitewall):
- Front – D408F NW 130/80B17 65H
- Rear – D407 NW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.4 qts. (1.3 L)
Weight:
- As Shipped 827 lbs. (375.1 kg)
- In Running Order 864 lbs. (391.9 kg)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1360 lbs. (616.9 kg)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
- Front 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
- Rear 927 lbs. (420.5 kg)
Luggage Capacity
- Volume 2.26 cu. ft. (0.0633 m3)
Engine
Engine Air-cooled Twin Cam 103™ with Integrated Oil-Cooler
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.3 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump with oil cooler
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/68 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
- 1st 9.593
- 2nd 6.65
- 3rd 4.938
- 4th 4
- 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
Wheels4 (Tubeless Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced option):
Black 28-Spoke Cast Aluminum
- Front 17 in. x 3 in. (432 mm x 76 mm)
- Rear 16 in. x 5 in. (406 mm x 127 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 .2 in. (300 mm x 5.1 mm)
- Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7.1 mm)
- Anti-lock Braking System: Available
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
- Rear Wheel 3 in. (76 mm)
Engineered for Sidecar Use: Available
Performance
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
- North America 100 ft. lbs. @ 3250 RPM (135 Nm @ 3250 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
- Right 33°
- Left 31°
Fuel Economy6
(EPA urban/highway test) 42 mpg (5.6 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 system7 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, cruise control (optional), ABS (optional)
- Auxiliary Lamps (except where prohibited by law) Two @ 35W each
Warranty
Warranty8 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval9 First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter
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