Touring Electra Glide Standard FLHT (MY2009)

The Electra Glide Standard is the plain-spoken entry to the 2009 FL Touring line, and the 2009 chassis is what earns your attention. It settles at highway speed with a planted, unhurried calm that older baggers never managed. Up front sits the classic batwing fairing; out back, locking hard saddlebags and a 6.0 gal (22.7 L) tank built for real distance. The 1584 cc air-cooled 45° V-twin runs a belt to the rear wheel through a 6-speed box. No screens, no frills, just the core touring hardware done straight.

On the road it's a torque-first machine that pulls from low revs and asks little of you at a steady clip, which is exactly what a long day wants. The EITMS idle system keeps engine heat off your legs when traffic stops moving. Age it honestly and it holds up well, but remember this is the bare-bones trim: ABS, cruise control, and a center stand are options here, not standard, so a well-specced example is worth hunting for. It rewards riders who value substance and a clean canvas over a loaded feature sheet.