Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide FLTRXSE Buyer's Guide

The Machine's Character

This is the top of Harley's range, and the hardware backs it up. The 1977 cc air/liquid-cooled 45° V-twin makes 115 hp and 139 lb-ft, the kind of torque that flattens a mountain grade with the bags full and a passenger aboard. Six speeds, belt final drive, preload-adjustable rear suspension. The electronics are current rather than token: cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes, cruise control, a TFT display running Apple CarPlay, keyless ignition. It is a factory custom that stopped treating technology as something to hide.

It rides the way those numbers promise. Big, low, settled, happiest at a steady clip on open road with a destination three states away. The 28.1 in (714 mm) seat and the mass carried low keep it civil once rolling, though nothing argues away 862 lb at walking pace. The honest caveat is electrical. A safety recall sits against this bike for a chafing voltage regulator harness, and intermittent warning lights turn up often enough to matter. Confirm the recall work is done before money moves.

Hard Numbers

Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.

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Key specifications
Power	115 hp (86 kW)
Torque	139 lb-ft (188 Nm)
Displacement	1977 cc
Engine	45° V-twin
Cooling	Air/liquid-cooled
Gearbox	6-speed
Final drive	Belt
Front tire	130/60-19
Rear tire	180/55-18
Seat height	28.1 in (714 mm)
Wet weight	862 lb (391 kg)
Fuel capacity	6.0 gal (22.7 L)

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Chassis

Manually Adjustable Rear Suspension Standard
Cruise Control Standard

Comfort

Heated Grips Optional
Luggage System Standard

Safety

ABS Standard

Known issues

Wiring harness chafing leading to electrical failure

electrics rare Recall

The voltage regulator wiring harness may rub against the front corner of the crankcase, leading to chafed insulation and a potential short to ground. This can blow the main fuse, causing loss of power and inability to restart. Affected vehicles: certain 2024 FLTRXSE produced from Nov 7, 2023 – Jul 16, 2024.
Lithium-ion battery incompatibility can cause sudden power loss

electrics occasional

Harley-Davidson advises that lithium-ion batteries are not approved for center-cooled models like the CVO Road Glide due to potential issues with the electrical system. Owners have reported sudden total loss of power, particularly on highways, when using such batteries.
Reported electrical glitches and diagnostic codes

electrics occasional

Some owners have experienced random warning lights, diagnostic trouble codes, or infotainment freezes, often requiring dealer attention. Symptoms appear intermittent and vary by bike.

The Numbers Compared

Compare the technical specifications of the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide FLTRXSE with other bikes in its class.

Technical specs vs. the class average

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Power

115 hp This bike 111 hp Indian 101 Scout 125 hp Suzuki Boulevard M109R 96 hp Moto Guzzi California 1400 Eldorado

Torque

139 lb-ft This bike 82 lb-ft Indian 101 Scout 118 lb-ft Suzuki Boulevard M109R 89 lb-ft Moto Guzzi California 1400 Eldorado

Displacement

1977 cc This bike 1250 cc Indian 101 Scout 1783 cc Suzuki Boulevard M109R 1380 cc Moto Guzzi California 1400 Eldorado

Wet weight

862 lb This bike 549 lb Indian 101 Scout 765 lb Suzuki Boulevard M109R 743 lb Moto Guzzi California 1400 Eldorado

Seat height

28.1 in This bike 26.8 in Indian 101 Scout 27.8 in Suzuki Boulevard M109R 28.3 in Moto Guzzi California 1400 Eldorado

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