Harley-Davidson CVO 1920 Road Glide FLTRXSE 2022 — Specifications

Have you ever dreamed of a motorcycle that costs as much as a small car and weighs as much as a grand piano? The Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide is exactly that: a declaration of war on common sense, a machine for moving air and attracting attention, designed for those who think that too much is just enough. With its 1923 cm3 displacement, the Milwaukee-Eight engine of this special edition becomes the largest twin cylinder ever produced by the brand, a true rolling museum piece that spits out 103 horsepower and a monstrous torque of 168.7 Nm. At this point, the figures become almost anecdotal, as the experience goes beyond mere mechanics.

On the road, this Road Glide behaves like a luxury liner, stable, imposing, with its Shark Nose fairing and 21-inch front wheel that give it a theatrical presence. The weight? 405 kg fully fueled, a mass that is forgotten once launched, but quickly reminds you of its presence in tight turns or during maneuvers in town. The 680 mm seat remains accessible, but this is clearly not a motorcycle for beginners, nor for the shy. It is aimed at the experienced road traveler who wants to travel in a club chair, surrounded by chrome and leather, with sound worthy of a private concert.

Because the real luxury here is the equipment. The Boom! Box GTS music box with its touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, GPS and the wireless intercom, the Rockford Fosgate speakers, the 400-watt amplifier hidden in a saddlebag… it’s closer to a hi-fi lounge on wheels than to a classic motorcycle. And for safety, Harley has bet everything on the RDRS pack, including cornering ABS, traction control, and even hill hold control. A welcome technology on an engine of this size, even if you can feel that the electronics are working hard to tame the beast.

At over 44,000 euros, this CVO positions itself as a pure object of desire, a toy for collectors or for those who want the ultimate American bagger. Compared to an Indian Roadmaster Elite or a BMW K 1600 B, it focuses on style, tradition, and raw feel, rather than pure performance or agility. Its engine, although boosted, remains restrained at high RPM and offers a low-to-mid-range torque delivery, perfect for long straight roads but less exciting when the road twists.

In summary, the CVO Road Glide is a motorcycle that fully embraces its excess. It doesn’t seek to please everyone; it targets those for whom travel should be a celebration, a permanent spectacle, with the sound of the V-twin as a soundtrack and chrome as decor. It is the antithesis of discretion, a flamboyant and expensive statement, but for those who can afford it and want it, it remains a unique experience, halfway between a motorcycle and a motorized work of art.