2010 · Tourer · Buyer's Guide
Luxury Loaded From The Factory
The Ultra Limited sits at the top of Harley's Touring line, and it wears it. The 1690cc air-cooled 45° V-twin makes its case low in the rev range, with 102 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm doing the real work while 66 hp keeps things unhurried. A six-speed box and belt drive move it along, and the stiff backbone frame gives this 902 lb machine composure most riders won't expect. ABS is standard. Heated grips, a security system, hard bags, and a Tour-Pak come bolted on from the factory, so this is a turn-key long-hauler, not a project.
On the road it rewards a relaxed hand. Roll the throttle in any gear and the torque answers, so you rarely reach for a downshift. It ages the way a well-built Harley should, and the parts catalog for it is effectively bottomless, which makes it easy to fit exactly to your body and your route. The honest caveat is mechanical housekeeping. The stock compensator can rattle at startup, and this year carries safety recalls you must confirm were done before you hand over money. Sort those, and it's a bike that just keeps going.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 66 hp (49 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 102 lb-ft (138 Nm) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Displacement | 1690 cc |
| Engine | 45° V-twin |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Belt |
| Front tire | 130/80B17 |
| Rear tire | 180/65B16 |
| Wheelbase | 63.5 in (1613 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.7 in (780 mm) |
| Wet weight | 902 lb (409 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.0 gal (22.7 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Comfort
Safety
Thumb the starter and the V-twin settles into that unmistakable Harley cadence, a sound this bike earns its reputation on. Once you're moving, the batwing fairing does its job, pushing a clean pocket of still air over your chest and hands while the heated grips warm your palms. Settle into the seat and the reach to the bars stays upright and natural, the floorboards giving your boots room to shift around on a long day. At highway speed it plants itself and holds, tracking straight through crosswinds and truck wash without wandering. There's a low, mechanical pulse coming up through the pegs and tank that never turns harsh, the kind of texture that reminds you what you're riding instead of wearing you down. The fit and finish under your hands feels genuinely solid.
None of this comes from my own test miles. It's the picture that builds after years of paying attention to what owners say directly: easy talk after a ride, questions from people who own one, back-and-forth at club evenings, and the messages that keep landing in my mailbox. For the Ultra Limited FLHTK the pattern reads clearly: praise clusters on the engine and the factory touring gear, while the doubts surface mostly once the speed drops.
Torque leads every conversation. Owners describe a thick, ready surge always on hand, enough for overtakes and a fully packed two-up load without working for it. Nearly as many trust the Brembo ABS for clean, dependable braking on wet pavement and in hard stops. Plenty are surprised by the composure through bends, saying it holds its line better than the weight suggests. The factory kit of heated grips, sound, and integrated bags rounds it out, praised for arriving fully sorted.
The gripes are few and gather in one spot. The mass at parking-lot pace draws the loudest, turning tight maneuvers and moving the bike by hand into real work. A smaller group notes the lean angle running out early, scraping hard parts on tighter roads sooner than expected.
ABS module recall (NHTSA 18V‑076)
All 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VRSC models with ABS - including the 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) - were recalled because deposits can form in the brake system when the DOT 4 fluid is left beyond the 2-year service interval, causing a valve in the ABS hydraulic control unit to stick and reduce braking ability. The remedy is a free brake-system flush with new Platinum Label DOT 4 fluid; confirm it has been performed.
Rear brake light switch failure (recalled)
The rear brake light switch is prone to failure; Harley‑Davidson issued a recall to replace the faulty switch. Owners should confirm the recall has been performed.
Compensator rattle and failure
The stock compensator can produce a loud clunk or rattle during startup, especially with increased engine load. Premature wear may lead to difficult starting and metal debris in the primary, often resolved with an upgraded Screamin’ Eagle compensator.
Saddlebag quick‑release lock vulnerability
The stock saddlebag mounting system can be easily defeated, allowing theft of the bags. Aftermarket security kits or modified pins are available to address the issue.
Brake master cylinder fluid weeping
The original master cylinder cap gaskets can seep brake fluid, damaging paint if left unchecked. An updated cap and gasket kit from Harley‑Davidson resolves the leak.
Rear fender tip light water intrusion
Water can leak into the rear fender tip light housing, causing corrosion and failure of the circuit board.
Where this Harley-Davidson Touring Electra Glide Ultra Limited FLHTK pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
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Wet weight
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Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Touring Electra Glide Ultra Limited FLHTK is actually built for.
If Sturgis and Daytona are on your calendar and sound and presence matter as much as the ride, this is your bike. It looks the part, sounds the part, and takes any custom touch you want.
Made for A1A — Florida Atlantic Coast · Black Hills / Sturgis Rally Hub · Daytona Main Street / Bike Week
Loaded up and running two-up across long Western routes, it gives you the comfort and steady tracking you need. Just plan around its 902 lb heft at walking pace and in tight parking.
Made for Beartooth Highway · Blue Ridge Parkway · Going-to-the-Sun Road
For day-long runs on roads like the Blue Ridge, it plays boulevard cruiser more than canyon carver. You trade quick agility for comfort and calm, so lean in if the view matters more than the pace.
Made for Black Hills · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway
If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Harley-Davidson Touring Electra Glide Ultra Limited FLHTK. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
