Harley-Davidson announced new models to be unveiled later this year. The lineup includes the Street Glide® ST and Road Glide® ST, the Low Rider® S and Low Rider ST® cruisers and four additions to the Custom Vehicle Operations™ series. The CVO™ series is Harley’s high-end line, defined by performance features and custom paint jobs. All new models will feature the Milwaukee-Eight 117, Harley-Davidson’s most powerful engine to date.
The announcement coincides with the company’s current approach to focus on its classic products and heritage. Here’s what you should know about the new CVO™ motorcycles.
What’s the CVO™ Series?
CVO™ models are equipped with Harley-Davidson’s most advanced, performance-driven technologies. Bikes are hand painted and feature a greater degree of detail compared to standard models.
Due to these factors, CVO™ bikes embody the peak of Harley-Davidson’s craftsmanship and are produced in limited quantities.
These four new models will continue to feature paint jobs from longtime partner Gunslinger. The Milwaukee-Eight 117 powertrain is joined by Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements and other technologies designed to improve handling in more challenging conditions.
New CVO™ Models
The following four motorcycles are expanding the series:
- CVO™ Street Glide: Provides the classic Harley-Davidson experience, from the familiar low-riding silhouette with batwing fairing to the distinctive noise and feel. Aside from the visuals and new powertrain, the audio experience is upgraded for long journeys.
- CVO™ Road Glide and Road Glide Limited: Riders get the recognizable shark-nose fairing and aerodynamic experience that have made these bikes a cornerstone of the brand. The CVO™ Road Glide adds LED headlamps, a 21-inch front wheel and improved audio quality. The Limited model provides a more luxurious experience for longer journeys, including with heated seats and grips.
- CVO™ Tri Glide: Considered an ultra-premium model, the CVO™ Tri Glide upgrades performance for longer trips and adds a third wheel for stability.
New Features
All four CVO™ models will include the following:
- Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements Package: Improved handling around curves and tough road conditions as you accelerate, decelerate and brake. Features include Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking, Vehicle Hold Control and Cornering Enhanced Antilock Braking, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control, Drag-Torque Slip Control and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.
- Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin Engine: Harley-Davidson’s most advanced powertrain today pushes the boundaries of torque and displacement. Based on model, the Milwaukee-Eight 117 provides 117 cubic inches of displacement, 125 or 126 ft.-lbs. of torque and a performance-oriented camshaft, intake flow and exhaust system.
- Audio Quality: Rockford Fosgate worked with Harley-Davidson to develop a crisper audio system with speakers and amplifiers designed specifically for motorcycle riding.
- Wireless Headset: Each CVO™ motorcycle comes equipped with a Boom! Audio 30K Bluetooth Helmet Headset and Mesh Intercom Network protocol for cord-free infotainment and group communications for up to 16 riders.
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