Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide vs Honda Cbf1000. Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide: 125 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2023+ Milwaukee-Eight 121 engine) hp, 390 kg (curb weight, 2023 model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Harley does not publish official 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 Street Glide
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
176 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
390 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
125 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2023+ Milwaukee-Eight 121 engine)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
176 Nm @ 3,750 rpm (2023+ Milwaukee-Eight 121 engine)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Harley does not publish official top speed figures)
225 km/h
Weight
390 kg (curb weight, 2023 model)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide
8.5/10
"The ultimate American bagger — if the history checks out completely."
Pros
+117/121 motor is spectacular
+Factory premium finish throughout
+Excellent factory infotainment system
Cons
−CVO parts pricing is brutal
−Depreciation slower than expected
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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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