Harley-davidson Cvo Road Glide vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Cvo Road Glide vs Honda Cbf1000. Harley-davidson Cvo Road Glide: 105 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: 2023+ CVO Road Glide ST with 121 produces approx. 121 hp) hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022-2024 CVO Road Glide) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Road Glide
Honda Cbf1000
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
105 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: 2023+ CVO Road Glide ST with 121 produces approx. 121 hp)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117; 121 variant produces approx. 176 Nm)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
225 km/h
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022-2024 CVO Road Glide)
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)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Cvo Road Glide
8.5/10
"The ultimate American tourer — if your wallet can keep pace."
Pros
+Stunning factory paint quality
+Milwaukee-Eight massive torque
+Top-shelf suspension components
Cons
−Infotainment gremlins on older models
−Eye-watering maintenance costs
−Punishing weight in traffic
"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
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