Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide

2025 CVO Road Glide Bike – In addition to its iconic Sharknose fixed fairing, the CVO Road Glide boasts the best of everything from the factory, including the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 V-twin engine, cutting-edge custom trim, and finishes that are specially made to match each premium paint job.

What is CVO?

• CVO stands for Custom Vehicle Operations.

• It is Harley-Davidson’s factory custom line, launched in 1999, offering limited-production motorcycles with premium paint, powerful engines, exclusive finishes, and top-tier features.

Road Glide Line Introduction

• The Road Glide was first introduced in 1998, featuring a distinctive frame-mounted shark-nose fairing for improved aerodynamics and reduced rider fatigue compared to fork-mounted fairings.

CVO Road Glide Evolution

2000s

• The first CVO Road Glide appeared in 2000, branded as the FLTRSEI (Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide) with a 1550cc (95 cubic inch) engine, upgraded paint, and accessories.

Mid-2000s

• 2001: Continued as FLTRSEI2, with new paint options and performance upgrades.

• No consistent annual production in the early years; CVO models rotated among Touring and Softail platforms.

2011

• Harley-Davidson released the CVO Road Glide Ultra, combining the Road Glide fairing with the Ultra touring setup—featuring a 110 cubic inch Twin Cam engine, premium audio, heated grips, and luxurious detailing.

2015

• Return of the CVO Road Glide Ultra, updated with Project Rushmore enhancements, advanced infotainment, Daymaker LED headlamps, and refined aerodynamics.

2018-2020

• Continued innovations with Milwaukee-Eight 117 cubic inch engines, custom paint schemes, premium Boom! Audio, and top-tier touring comforts.

2021-2022

• CVO Road Glide Limited introduced with luxurious finishes, advanced rider safety features (RDRS), and upgraded infotainment.

• The 117ci Milwaukee-Eight engine became standard, offering impressive torque and smoothness.

2023-2024

• Harley-Davidson expanded the CVO Road Glide lineup with new paint schemes, enhanced electronics, and performance upgrades—remaining one of the pinnacles of factory custom baggers.

2025 (Current)

• The CVO Road Glide ST was released, combining sportier performance with traditional CVO luxury:

  • Features a 121ci Milwaukee-Eight VVT engine producing ~127 horsepower.

  • Lighter design, sport-inspired ergonomics, and upgraded semi-active suspension, positioning it as the performance touring flagship.

Key Features Over The Years

• Factory custom paint and graphics

• Screamin’ Eagle / Milwaukee-Eight high-performance engines

• Premium audio and infotainment (Boom! Box GTS)

• Heated grips, upgraded seats, and chrome detailing

• Limited production badges and serial-numbered consoles

• Advanced safety features (RDRS, ABS, Cornering Enhanced Controls in recent models)

Why Riders Love It

The CVO Road Glide combines:
High-output performance
Long-distance touring comfort
Premium exclusivity and styling
The stability of its frame-mounted fairing

In summary:
The CVO Road Glide is Harley-Davidson’s ultimate expression of performance touring luxury, evolving from its early Screamin’ Eagle roots into today’s powerful, technologically advanced, factory-custom performance bagger.