Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited

The Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited is one of those premium motorcycles from the American marquee, which screams mighty road presence and looks very expensive. The mammoth size and heavy use of chrome and gloss black elements, in addition to the premium paint shades meticulously created for the CVO range, make it look very premium.

At the front, the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited gets a huge front fairing, which includes a dual full-LED headlamp setup. This huge fairing, which is curved from the sides, gets a transparent windscreen at the top and small rounded amber turn indicators on the lower side corners of it. This huge front fairing, along with the front fender and curved shrouds over the leg guards, is finished in dual-tone paint schemes.

The massive size of the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited is more evident when you look at the motorcycle from the side. Everything here looks massive – the round-themed fuel tank, side body cowls, panniers on either side of the rear fender, and the top box behind the pillion seat. All these bits are finished in the same premium dual-tone paint scheme of the frontal panels. Also, while the engine is finished in a dual-tone theme of gloss black and chrome, the exhaust pipes emerging out of it are finished in chrome.

Both the rider and pillion seats are made of top-notch leather and get individual backrests. The pillion seat also gets cushioned hand rests on either side. At the back, the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited gets an LED tail lamp mounted on its rear fender. The top box above gets a wide LED strip, which includes a centrally-placed brake light and turn indicators on either side of it.

Coming to the rider’s cockpit of the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited, the motorcycle gets a conventional layout comprising of four rounded pods, with one each for speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and engine temperature gauge. In addition to these gauges, the motorcycle also gets a Boom Box GTS touchscreen pad in the centre, through which one can operate the navigation and audio system of the motorcycle. The Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited also gets high-quality Rockford-Fosgate speakers placed behind the front fairing, which provide a premium-quality audio experience while on the move.

Aimed at providing utmost comfort for long-distance touring, the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited has a soft-sprung suspension combination of upside-down hydraulic telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. The huge stance of the motorcycle, with the soft suspension setup and premium tyres, helps the motorcycle remain stable and provides a comfortable riding experience at higher speeds. However, manoeuvring such a large motorcycle is not a child’s play. For braking, the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited gets dual disc brakes at the front and a single disc brake at the rear.

Powering the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited is the same four-stroke, liquid-cooled, Milwaukee Eight 117, 1923cc engine, which is also available in other premium motorcycles from Harley Davidson like Low Rider ST and Road Glide. Coupled with a 6-speed transmission, the engine produces 169 Nm of torque and returns a fuel economy of 17.54 kmpl.

This is where the Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited feels short despite being such an expensive motorcycle. Unlike other motorcycles priced similar to it, the CVO Road Glide Limited gets only ABS and no other modern-day safety features or electronics.

The Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited is a true American full-sized cruiser – high on bling and old-school under the skin. It has tons of road presence and visual appeal, which can make you a superstar overnight. In addition to this, it is one of the best high-speed cruising experiences.