Harley-Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard 2010 — Specifications

You’ve already dreamed of riding a monument? In 2010, the Electra Glide Standard is precisely that, a statue of the American road that rolls. It’s not the most luxurious of the Touring family, far from the Ultra Classic and its senatorial equipment, but it retains the essence of the myth. For nearly nineteen thousand euros, you get the right to ride a legend, with its 368 kg fully fueled and its 22-liter tank, ready to cross states.

Its appearance is a sermon on tradition. The triple headlight, the imposing fork head, the rigid saddlebags, everything speaks of an era when the road was a destination. They removed the top case and some deflectors to give it a slightly more dynamic line, but the word dynamic here must be taken with a grain of salt. At a standstill, it’s a presence. In motion, it’s an ocean liner. The wheelbase of 1625 mm and the ground clearance of 145 mm remind you that each turn requires royal anticipation.

The magic, as always with Harley, resides in this engine. The Twin Cam 96 of 1584 cc is not a rocket. With 71 horsepower at 5300 rpm, it doesn’t shake the chronometers. But its torque of 127 Nm at 3500 rpm is the main argument. This robust force, this greasy pulsation with each acceleration, transforms progression into a ceremony. The announced top speed of 160 km/h is almost a detail. You ride to feel this mechanics live, not to arrive quickly.

Harley seriously worked on the chassis that year. A steel frame with fewer parts, more rigid, a modified swingarm, a 17-inch front wheel. These changes, coupled with the air-adjustable suspensions and dual-disc brakes, give this mass a road holding ability more assured than one might imagine. ABS and electronic throttle are standard, concessions to modernity that do not disrupt the fundamental experience.

Who is it for? For the pure and hard traveler who wants Harley-Davidson Touring authenticity without the frivolities of the high-end version. For those who understand that the journey is in the rhythm of the V2, not in the speed. It’s a machine that demands physical and financial commitment. It’s not agile, it’s not powerful by contemporary standards. But it offers an authority and a sensation of travel that few motorcycles, even today, can equal. It is the absolute anti-sportive, and that is precisely where its charm lies.