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Reviews/ Harley-davidson/ Road Glide Cvo
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8.5/10 Touring

Harley-davidson Road Glide Cvo Review

"Harley's finest touring machine, but buy it with eyes wide open."

Serious tourers wanting premium American long-haul capability $22,000-$35,000 used 2019-2024
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Key Specs

speed
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
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Power
121 hp
@ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117, 2023โ€“2024 model)
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Torque
166 Nm
@ 3,500 rpm
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Fuel Economy
15.4 km/L
36 mpg ยท 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) โ€” estimated real-world average
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Service Every
16,000 km
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Weight
389 kg
(wet/curb weight โ€” 2023 CVO Road Glide)
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Engine
1923cc liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin
height
Seat Height
690 mm
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Transmission
6-speed
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Engine Lifespan
160,000+ km with proper maintenance
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Used Buyer Review

The CVO Road Glide is Harley's flagship tourer done properly โ€” Milwaukee Iron's best hardware stuffed into the most aerodynamically stable fairing they've ever built. That frame-mounted shark nose cuts wind better than the Street Glide ever will, and the 117ci Milwaukee-Eight in CVO trim pulls hard enough to embarrass bikes with no business being embarrassed. Used examples hold value stubbornly, so don't expect bargains, but you're getting genuine premium kit โ€” Rockford Fosgate audio, adaptive LED lighting, and suspension that actually works. That said, buy one with documented dealer servicing history or walk away. The infotainment system on 2019-2021 models has known glitchiness that dealers charge handsomely to sort. Check the rear tire wear pattern carefully โ€” owners who never loaded the saddlebags tend to underinflate, and uneven wear tells that story fast. Also budget $300-500 annually for consumables; this isn't a cheap machine to maintain regardless of what the previous owner claims.

Pros

+Frame-mounted fairing dramatically cuts wind
+117ci engine genuinely pulls hard
+Premium audio standard fitment
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Strong resale value retention

Cons

-Infotainment system known issues
-Expensive ongoing maintenance costs
-Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
-Premium price even used
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Avoid if

Budget-conscious riders or urban daily commuters

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