Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST FLTRXSTSE Buyer's Guide

The Machine's Character

The CVO Road Glide ST is Harley-Davidson's big touring bagger rebuilt around the rider alone. The plush extras and the passenger accommodation are gone, and the focus moves to performance. At its heart sits the Milwaukee-Eight 121 High Output, a liquid-cooled 45° V-twin of 1977 cc. It makes 126 hp and 145 lb-ft and sends them through a six-speed gearbox and a belt. Harley wraps that engine in a full modern package: adjustable suspension at both ends, ABS, traction control, ride modes, cruise control, a slipper clutch, and a TFT screen with Apple CarPlay and navigation. In the touring class, it is the performance-minded outlier.

Out on the highway it feels planted and unbothered at speed, and the build quality is what you expect from a CVO. If you like to personalize a bike, the aftermarket support behind this platform is about as deep as it gets. This bike is for the solo rider who wants Harley sound and presence, plus modern electronics and a sharper edge than a classic bagger. The honest caveat is that it is built around one person. The deep solo seat and forward-set foot controls commit you to a more aggressive stance than a traditional tourer. If your touring means two-up weeks on the road, this is not your bike.

Hard Numbers

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Key specifications
Power	126 hp (94 kW)
Torque	145 lb-ft (197 Nm)
Displacement	1977 cc
Engine	45° V-twin
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Gearbox	6-speed
Final drive	Belt
Front tire	130/60-19
Rear tire	180/55-18
Seat height	26.7 in (678 mm)
Wet weight	838 lb (380 kg)
Fuel capacity	6.0 gal (22.7 L)
Fuel economy	44 mpg (US)

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Chassis

Front Suspension Adjustable Standard
Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard
Cruise Control Standard

Comfort

Heated Grips Optional
Luggage System Standard

Connectivity

TFT Display Standard
Smartphone Connectivity Standard
Apple CarPlay Standard
Navigation Standard
USB Charging Port Standard
Keyless System Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) Standard

Lighting

LED Headlight Standard

Safety

ABS Standard
Traction Control Standard
Ride Modes Standard

Known issues

Check engine light at low mileage

electrics rare

One owner reported the check engine light illuminating at just 160 miles on a 2025 model; cause unknown, possibly an electrical sensor or ECU glitch. Not yet widely documented.

The Numbers Compared

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

Head-to-head: Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST FLTRXSTSE vs. its rivals

Power

126 hp This bike 122 hp Indian Challenger 126 hp Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 120 hp Kawasaki Versys 1000 136 hp BMW R 1250 RT

Torque

145 lb-ft This bike 128 lb-ft Indian Challenger 125 lb-ft Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 75 lb-ft Kawasaki Versys 1000 105 lb-ft BMW R 1250 RT

Displacement

1977 cc This bike 1768 cc Indian Challenger 1833 cc Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 1043 cc Kawasaki Versys 1000 1254 cc BMW R 1250 RT

Wet weight

838 lb This bike 842 lb Indian Challenger 842 lb Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 567 lb Kawasaki Versys 1000 615 lb BMW R 1250 RT

Seat height

26.7 in This bike 26.5 in Indian Challenger 29.3 in Honda GL 1800 Goldwing Tour 33.1 in Kawasaki Versys 1000 31.7 in BMW R 1250 RT

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