Harley-davidson Cvo Road Glide vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Cvo Road Glide vs Yamaha Fjr1300. 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. Yamaha Fjr1300: 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 289 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Cvo Road Glide
Yamaha Fjr1300
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)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117; 121 variant produces approx. 176 Nm)
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022-2024 CVO Road Glide)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
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 benchmark sports tourer that absolutely nothing has made obsolete."
Pros
+Engine pulls endlessly, everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+AE electronic suspension is superb
Cons
−Shaft splines need regular greasing
−Stock seat brutalises after 200 miles
−Heavy at slow urban speeds
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