Built around Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle platform, the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited utilizes a 1917.4 cc (117 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 102 HP (74.5 kW) at 4,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 169.5 Nm (125 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 53.2 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (4,750 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the CVO Road Glide Limited measures 436.8 kg (963 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 716 mm (28.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,625 mm (64 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.71-liter (6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.74 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 396 km (246 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
53.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.28 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,500–4,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~396 km (246 mi)
Engine
Displacement1917.4 ccm (117.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin-Cooled™ Milwaukee-Eight® 117
Power102.0 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 4750 RPM
Torque169.5 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression10.2:1
Bore x Stroke4.1 x 114.3 mm (0.2 x 4.5 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
DrivelineChain, 34/46 ratio primary drive
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.74 litres/100 km (17.4 km/l or 40.98 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases133.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustDual, with crossover
Chassis
Rake26.0°
Trail170 mm (6.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 49 mm dual bending valve
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks, Premium standard height hand-adjustable rear suspension
Wheelbase1625 mm (64.0 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/60-B19
Rear Tyre180/55-B18
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. 4-piston
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston
WheelsGloss Black and Contrast Chrome Tomahawk. Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall tires.
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight420.5 kg (927.0 pounds)
Weight incl.436.8 kg (963.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2426 HP/kg
Seat Height716 mm (28.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Fuel Capacity22.71 litres (6.00 US gallons)
Oil Capacity4.70 litres (4.97 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsHeirloom Fade (Black/red)
Instruments6.5 inch color TFT. Gauges styled to complement each vehicle. Display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty and gear indicator; and larger tell-tale indicators.
LightLED headlight
Carrying CapacitySaddle bags. Top box. 4.7 cu ft luggage volume.
Notes
Small windshield. Heated seats and grips. Cruise control. Alarm. Infotainment. Bluetooth. USB. Cornering Electronically Linked Brakes, Cornering-ABS, Cornering-Traction Control with modes, Drag Torque Slip Control, Hill Hold Control (HHC), Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).
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Transmission
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