Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited FLTRKSE

The Machine's Character

The CVO Road Glide Limited is Harley-Davidson's factory-custom touring flagship. It is built to be a statement as much as a way to travel. The engine is the air/liquid-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117, a 1923 cc 45° V-twin making 126 lb-ft and 105 hp. Those two numbers show the priorities: a deep, easy wave of torque, not a rev-hungry top end. The frame-mounted sharknose fairing defines the bike. It carries the LED headlight, a TFT display with navigation and a premium audio system. Cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, TPMS, heated grips and a full luggage system all come standard, finished in exclusive hand-crafted paint.

This bike is at its best on long, straight, fast miles. It holds its line at highway speed with real composure, the 6.0 gal (22.7 L) tank supports a big touring range, and the fairing keeps the weather off you. At 963 lb (437 kg) wet it is a lot of motorcycle, but the 28.2 in (716 mm) seat lets you plant both feet. It suits the rider who wants Harley atmosphere and serious distance from one machine. The honest caveat: the fork is non-adjustable, and there are no ride modes or smartphone connectivity. Also check the service history for the known ACR failure, which can damage the cylinder and head.

Hard Numbers

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Key specifications
Power	105 hp (78 kW)
Torque	126 lb-ft (171 Nm)
Displacement	1923 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
Wheelbase	64.0 in (1626 mm)
Seat height	28.2 in (716 mm)
Wet weight	963 lb (437 kg)
Fuel capacity	6.0 gal (22.7 L)

Equipment check

Chassis

Manually Adjustable Rear Suspension Standard
Cruise Control Standard

Comfort

Heated Grips Standard
Luggage System Standard

Connectivity

TFT Display Standard
Navigation Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) Standard

Lighting

LED Headlight Standard

Safety

ABS Standard
Cornering ABS Standard
Traction Control Standard

Known issues

ACR (Automatic Compression Release) failure

engine rare

Some owners report ACR blowout causing cylinder and head damage; parts availability may be delayed.

The Numbers Compared

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

Head-to-head: Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited FLTRKSE vs. its rivals

Power

105 hp This bike 91 hp BMW R 18 Transcontinental 122 hp Indian Pursuit 102 hp Honda NT1100 115 hp Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale

Torque

126 lb-ft This bike 117 lb-ft BMW R 18 Transcontinental 129 lb-ft Indian Pursuit 83 lb-ft Honda NT1100 77 lb-ft Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale

Displacement

1923 cc This bike 1802 cc BMW R 18 Transcontinental 1768 cc Indian Pursuit 1084 cc Honda NT1100 1042 cc Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale

Wet weight

963 lb This bike 944 lb BMW R 18 Transcontinental 911 lb Indian Pursuit 525 lb Honda NT1100 514 lb Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale

Seat height

28.2 in This bike 29.1 in BMW R 18 Transcontinental 26.5 in Indian Pursuit 32.3 in Honda NT1100 32.1 in Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale

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