What riding position does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic have?

The Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic's touring category suggests a relaxed, upright touring position as a modeled category starting point. Rider Height estimates joint angles from the available geometry and your measurements in a static seated solve. Standing positions are not modeled.

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Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

Name: Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic
Brand: Harley-Davidson

1997-1998 | touring

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Seat height: 693 mm
Wheelbase: 1,613 mm
Wet weight: -
Category: touring

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Harley-Davidson

FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

1997–1998touring1338 cc

3D SceneHarley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

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Rider

Height: 183 cmChanging height adjusts inseam proportionally within valid limits.

Inseam: 85.5 cmInseam cannot exceed your current height.

Rider position

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Seat fore/aft: 0 mm

Seat height delta: 0 mm

Posture

Arm straightness: 95%

Seat position

Feet down

Adjustments

Bar rise: 0 mm

Bar pullback: 0 mm

Peg forward: 0 mm

Peg rise: 0 mm

Ergonomics

Modeled band: Comfortable

Geometry verification: Provisional

Data basis: Published specs · estimated rider contacts

Layout basis: Reviewed category template

The category template passed the local layout sweep; this individual bike remains provisional.

All contacts reached

Lowest modeled angle area: Hip.

Physical check: Sit on the exact motorcycle and compare seat, bar, peg, and ground-reach feel before deciding. This model does not predict comfort or control.

Modeled comparison score: 95 / 100

Knee77.7 deg / Neutral

Ideal 75 deg to 105 degL 77.7 deg / R 77.7 deg

Hip80.4 deg / Sport

Ideal 85 deg to 125 degL 80.4 deg / R 80.4 deg

Elbow143.3 deg / Relaxed

Ideal 110 deg to 170 degL 143.3 deg / R 143.3 deg

Torso lean10.3 deg / Neutral

Ideal -5 deg to 25 deg

Seat height

693 mm

Wheelbase

1613 mm

Weight (wet)

—

Ground clearance

130 mm

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Data provenance

Where these numbers came from

Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.

Provisional0/19 fieldsMethodology

Geometry status: Provisional
Field records: 19
Verified fields: 0/19
Linked sources: 19/19

Category-based provisional contact geometry: 13Published manufacturer/manual spec: 62 source labels

Field-level geometry provenance for Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic
Field	Value	Source	Status	Notes
WheelbaseChassis	1,613 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Ground clearanceChassis	130 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Seat contact XRider triangle	726 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact heightRider triangle	693 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Seat lengthRider triangle	290 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar XRider triangle	1,081 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar heightRider triangle	893 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar widthControls	850 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg XRider triangle	1,032 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg heightRider triangle	313 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat XPassenger	565 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat heightPassenger	773 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg XPassenger	774 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg heightPassenger	553 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat height minimumAdjustability	693 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Seat height maximumAdjustability	693 mm	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Dry weightPhysical	385 kg	Published manufacturer/manual spec	Provisional	Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified.
Front wheel diameterRendering	640 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Rear wheel diameterRendering	640 mm	Category-based provisional contact geometry	Provisional	Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.

Bike-level reference: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/h-d/harley_davidson_flhtcui_elec%20glid%20ult%20clas%2097.htm

Does the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic fit you?

The Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic (1997–1998) lists a 693 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 69 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.

Riding position

The Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic's touring category suggests a relaxed, upright touring position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.

Typical category use

The touring category is commonly associated with long-distance and two-up travel, with a relaxed, weather-protected riding position. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.

Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.

Other touring motorcycles with the closest seat heights — compare their fit in the simulator.

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra Classic

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