Harley-davidson Cvo Limited vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
102 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, 2018–present models)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated — note: electronically limited in some markets)
225 km/h
Weight
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
Top 10 Accessories
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