What Does Harley Davidson CVO Mean?

The CVO stands for Custom Vehicle Operation and is used for specifically designed, crafted, painted, and modified Harley Davidson motorcycles. In 1999, Harley Davidson began its CVO operations with the goal of offering its customers high-end factory-made custom Harley motorcycles. Harley picks several high-powered models from its lineup and revises them for an unmatched visual appeal and top-notch performance by installing additional luxury equipment, modifying them with several performance-oriented parts, and painting them with two-tone or three-tone premium colors. They are limited edition models produced in small numbers and are quite expensive.

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1. Apart from being luxurious, exclusive, and unique from the rest of the Harley Davidson motorcycles, Harley CVO models are ideal touring bikes for long-distance riding. These motorcycles have the most comfortable ergonomics for two-up riding with an upright riding position, spacious legroom, and comfortable arm position.
2. The Harley Davidson CVO models are head-turning unique motorcycles when it comes to looks and performance. Being highly exclusive models, these motorcycles are produced and sold in limited numbers which makes them rare and distinctive from other lineups. 
3. The engineers and designers go out of the box when it comes to styling and accessorizing the Harley CVO models. These motorcycles are equipped with several unique accessories and features that are not found on other Harley Davidson models, including the Stage II Rockford Fosgate audio system, hand-painted pinstripes, reflex defensive rider system (RDRS), adaptive headlamps, ostrich leather, and the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 cu in (1,983 cc) V-Twin engine.
4. Harley Davidson also provides distinctive customer support and service to the Harley CVO owners. The service intervals are scheduled so you can take good care of your motorcycle. The aftermarket parts are produced in bulk so they are readily available in case of a breakdown. Even if your motorcycle’s chrome parts have lost some of their shine, the Harley support center will take care of it.
5. When you buy a Harley Davidson CVO model, you are one of the very few motorcyclists who own a Harley CVO model and gain access to an established community. You will get invited to attend various motorcycling events and parties and have access to several members-only benefits.

The 2023 Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide is one of the exclusive motorcycles in the Grand American Touring Lineup with a bold and premium look. This motorcycle is powered by one of the most powerful engines by Harley Davidson, the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 cu in (1,983 cc) V-Twin engine capable of delivering a horsepower of 115 hp at 4,500 rpm and a torque of 188.46 Nm at 3,000 rpm. This motorcycle is equipped with 47 mm inverted front forks, dual rear emulsion shock absorbers (threaded preload adjustable right shock and remote preload adjustable left shock), LED lighting, and digital gauges integrated into the full-color TFT screen display.

The Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide comes with a decent frame-mounted front fairing with a single mid-size headlamp, and an integrated small and tinted windshield. It is available in two two-tone paint schemes, including dark platinum with pinstripe and whiskey neat with raven metallic. The former color scheme comes with a black and gray glossy finish and the latter paint scheme comes with a chrome finish. The standard dual-tone hard saddlebags, crash bars, and floorboards for riders. The single-piece step-up seat is ideal for comfortable two-up riding.

To make the riding experience entertaining and exciting, the Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide has the Skyline™ OS infotainment system with a 12.3-inch full-color TFT screen, four speakers, navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Apart from its exclusive aesthetic appeal, this motorcycle has tons of exclusive features and riding aids, including ABS, traction control, electronically linked braking, and vehicle hold control, making it a highly-priced Harley motorcycle with a base price of $42,999.

The Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide is almost similar to the Harley CVO Street Glide with only a few cosmetic changes. The fork-mounted fairing is replaced with a large frame-mounted front fairing. Moreover, a uniquely designed wide headlamp and an integrated small and tinted windscreen are added. The mid-mounted handlebars are replaced with slightly pulled-back ape-hanger handlebars. Other than these changes, the Harley CVO Road Glide has the same features, engine, and color schemes as the Harley CVO Street Glide. It also has a base price of $42,999.

The most luxurious and the most expensive bagger-style touring bike in the Harley Davidson lineup is the Harley CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary Edition. It is available at a base price of $51,999 due to being fitted with a standard frame-mounted shark-nose fairing with an integrated tall windshield, saddlebags, frame guards, rider and passenger floorboards, rider backrest, luggage rack, and a trunk with an integrated sofa-like passenger seat with armrests. The Harley CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary Edition is available in bold heirloom fade 120th anniversary-themed paint with both chrome and black finishes. This motorcycle also comes with heated grips and seat and swept-back ape-hanger handlebars for a comfortable touring experience.

The Harley Davidson CVO™ Road Glide® Limited Anniversary Edition is powered by a twin-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine capable of a horsepower of 102 hp at 4,750 rpm and a torque of 169.48 Nm at 3,500 rpm. Being a CVO model, this motorcycle is loaded with several premium features, including the Boom!™ Box GTS infotainment system with a 6.5-inch full-color TFT display and four Harley Davidson Audio by Rockford Fosgate Stage I speakers. Along with a complete infotainment system, the Harley Davidson CVO™ Road Glide® Limited Anniversary Edition also has several modern features to ensure safety, including ABS, traction control, cruise control, electronically linked braking, and vehicle hold control.

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Motorcycle customization is one of the most popular trends in the U.S. among motorcycle enthusiasts. Where most motorcycle manufacturers have attempted several times to introduce custom factory-made motorcycles, Harley Davidson introduced a separate division, called the Harley Davidson CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) to design, engineer, and produce the most premium, luxurious, and expensive Harley models with custom styling and high-end features. The Harley Davidson CVO models are limited editions and unique motorcycles with premium fit, finish, and detailing. The Harley CVO Street Glide and the Harley CVO Road Glide are powered by the most powerful Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 cu in (1,983 cc) V-Twin engine ever produced by Harley Davidson.

If you do not have more than $40,000 to afford the Harley Davidson CVO model, you can still prepare a custom touring bike by transforming your old Harley cruiser. Viking Bags can help you customize your motorcycle by offering several premium-quality modification parts, including fairings, sissy bars, sissy bar pads, crash bars, comfortable seats, and touring-oriented handlebars. To improve your touring experience, Viking Bags also has several luggage options, including tank bags, trunk bags, sissy bar bags, and saddlebags in a reasonable price range.