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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Harley-davidson Cvo Limited

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Harley-davidson Cvo Limited

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Harley-davidson Cvo Limited. Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra: 100 hp @ 5,020 rpm (approx., based on Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: Harley-Davidson does not always officially publish peak hp figures) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for CVO Ultra Limited — note: varies slightly by model year) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on most variants), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Harley-davidson Cvo Limited: 102 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, 2018–present models) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated — note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
165 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
430 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
100 hp @ 5,020 rpm (approx., based on Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: Harley-Davidson does not always officially publish peak hp figures)
102 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, 2018–present models)
Torque
165 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, later CVO models)
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on most variants)
185 km/h (estimated — note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
430 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for CVO Ultra Limited — note: varies slightly by model year)
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average; note: varies by model year and riding conditions
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra
Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra
8.0/10

"The ultimate touring Harley if you find a clean one."

Pros
+Massive torque, effortless highways
+Premium audio genuinely impressive
+Stunning factory paint quality
Cons
Infotainment repairs are brutal
Heavy at low speeds
Previous owner chrome overload
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
8.2/10

"The best American tourer money can buy, if you inspect carefully."

Pros
+117 engine genuinely impressive
+Factory accessories already fitted
+Exceptional paint and finish
Cons
Electrical gremlins over time
Hot in stop-and-go traffic
Suspension too soft stock

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Mesh Riding Jacket
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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