Harley-davidson Road Glide Cvo Ultra vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Road Glide Cvo Ultra vs Honda Cbf1000. Harley-davidson Road Glide Cvo Ultra: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2023 Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: Harley-Davidson typically rates torque over peak hp) hp, 432 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), 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 Road Glide Cvo Ultra
Honda Cbf1000
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2023 Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: Harley-Davidson typically rates torque over peak hp)
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
165 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (2023 Milwaukee-Eight 117)
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
225 km/h
Weight
432 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
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 Road Glide Cvo Ultra
8.5/10
"Premium tourer that rewards patient used buyers willing to research thoroughly."
Pros
+117 motor is magnificent
+Factory finish genuinely stunning
+Audio system best-in-class
Cons
−Scorching heat in traffic
−Dealer servicing costs brutally
−Heavy at low speeds
"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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