Trustworthy Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide 2026 . At the very top of the touring / bagger line of Harley-Davidson is the CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) Street Glide. It incorporates premium finishes, modified parts and state-of-the-art technology into a highly functional long distance and show car. Imagine it is a factory-custom Street Glide with all the switches on.
Design & Styling
- Fairing & Aerodynamics
Repurposes the classic batwing fairing, reformed. Sculpted silhouette, incorporated led lights, split-stream vent. Constructed with aided computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel tests to enhance air movement, minimize buffeting, and enhance the comfort of riders.
- Flow State / Surface Integration.
All the visible panels, such as front fender and saddlebags are smoothed to maintain clean lines. Saddlebags are not only storage solutions but are meant to carry on the aggressive point of view.
- Lighting
All LED: headlights, turn signals, tail/stop. The signature lighting is also fitted in the fairing in a nice manner leading to better visibility and styling.
- Paint & Finish
High-quality multi-layered paint, designed graphics and color-matched parts. The 25th Edition Anniversary includes color changing finishes (e.g.Copperhead, Legendary Orange with Silver accents), CVO graphics, engraved inserts on the console.
- Wheels & Brakes
Combo Cast Laced: 19 inch front, 18 inch rear. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) incorporated. Braking: two front disc brakes, radially mounted four-piston Brembo caliper in front (four-piston calipers in rear).
Engine & Performance
- Engine
Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 V-Twin. It has a Harley high displacement motor (almost 1977 cc), variable valve timing (VVT) and liquid-cooled cylinder heads.
- Specs
o Displacement: 121 cu in (≈1,977 cc)
o Bore × Stroke: about 4.075 in × 4.625 in
o Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
o Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI).
- Exhaust: 2-1-2 compressed muffler with wide mufflers and excellent finishes.
- Power & Torque
o Torque: ~139 ft-lb at ~3,000 rpm.
o Horsepower: ~115 HP at ~4,500 rpm.
o Angle of lean: 32 o to the left and right.
- Fuel Economy / Capacity
o Fuel tank: ~6 gallons.
o Estimated fuel economy: circa 45 mpg (combined/estimated)
Chassis, Suspension and Handling.
- Weight
o When shipped (factory equipped): ≈ 800 lbs.
o Running weight: ~838 lbs (full of fluids etc).
- Dimensions
o Length: ~94.9 in
o Wheelbase: ~64 in
o Seat height, laden: ~26.7 in.
o Ground clearance: ~5.5 in
- Suspension
o Front: 47 mm inverted SHOWA® forks.
o Back: Dual shocks, emulsions, one with remote preload adjustment; the other one with adjustments with threads.
- Traction / Safety / Ride Modes
Modern electronics is included:
o Several Ride Modes (stock and customizable) to fine-tune throttle response, engine braking, ABS/TCS behaviour.
o Rider Safety Enhancements: cornering ABS, cornering traction control, ABS, etc.
Tech & Infotainment
- Display & Controls
Large (12.3-inch) full-color TFT dash. Touchscreen, navigation, display of ride mode, etc.
- Infotainment / Audio
Premium sound: Rockford FosgateII stage II sound system. The fairing and saddlebags have speakers in four channels.
- Lighting & Visibility
Turn signal built in, LED lights throughout.
- Other Features
o Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
o Luggage / Saddlebags capacity: 2.2 cubic feet.
Costs & Pricing
- MSRP (USA): 44,499 (2024) base up and standard: 2024 to base, 2024 to premium finishes, 2024 to premium packages.
- For 2025, starting MSRP is around $45,999.
Weaknesses / Things to consider.
- Weight: Although it is lighter than other past CVO Street Glide models (2024 is also about 31 lbs lighter than 2022 model), it remains a heavy motorcycle. Low speed manoeuvring is laborious.
- Cost of Ownership: Finishing, high-end finishes, electronics–These can be pricier to maintain and maintain, due to their complexity.
- Notes: 45 mpg is good in its category, however, on ride aggression or touring load, actual mpg is likely to be lower.
- Ergonomics / Fit: This bike is large with a seat height of about 26.7 in (when laden) and total size. It could be prohibitive to shorter riders. And windblast continues to be an issue in spite of better aerodynamics.
- Complexity: Addition of more electronics and technological (updates, ride modes, safety systems) implies more parts that may require servicing.
What is New / What is Different (compared to the previous Street Glide / CVO SG)
- VVT 121 engine is more recent and powerful particularly in torque.
- Massive weight loss compared to the previous CVO models.
- revised fairing form, with embedded LED illumination, improved aero.
- More spec suspension: inverted front forks, better shocks.
- Improved technology package: bigger screen, ride modes, safety.
Ideal Rider / Use-Case
This bike fits well when you are:
- Desiring a fancy bagger that will come around and look at you — style is important.
- Long distance, luggage bearing, performance and comfort desired.
- Motivated appreciates high tech, LED lighting, infotainment / audio systems that are integrated.
- Riding generally on paved roads; mixture of city and highway, not off-road.
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