# How The Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Got Its Name

> Harley-Davidson first introduced the Electra Glide back in 1965, and with it came a newfangled invention: the traditional kick starter on Harley's FL model was replaced by an electric starter.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2103710/how-harley-davidson-electra-glide-got-its-name/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=699ad0149159153a3b31f8ee)
- **Published:** 2026-02-22
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #harley-davidson #electra #glide #name #starter #came #carried #comes
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