Built around Harley-Davidson's touring motorcycle platform, the 2026 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST utilizes a 1977 cc engine layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 127 HP, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 1 qt. (.95 l ) gearbox and belt, 30/68 ratio final drive. With a specific output of 64.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the CVO Road Glide ST measures 838 kg (1847 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 27 mm (1.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 64 mm (2.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2024 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
64.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.6 kg/HP)
Standover Height
27 mm (1.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1977 cc
Engine DetailsFLTRXSTSE CVO™ Road Glide® ST
Power127 HP
Torque138 ft-lb
Compression11.4:1
Valves/CylinderPushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; four valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) 3
Transmission
Gearbox1 qt. (.95 l )
Final DriveBelt, 30/68 ratio
ClutchMechanically actuated 10 plate wet, Assist and Slip
Chassis
Frame TypeMild steel; tubular frame; two-piece stamped and welded backbone; cast and forged junctions; twin down-tubes; bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports; MIG welded.
Trail6.7 in. (170 mm)
Front Suspension47 mm (1.9 in) Inverted 1×1 Front Forks with adjustable preload, compression damping and rebound damping
Rear SuspensionEmulsion suspension with adjustable preload, compression damping and rebound damping
Wheelbase64 in. (1,625 mm)
Ground Clearance5.1 in. (130 mm)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.838 lb
Seat Height27.5 in
Fuel Capacity6 gal
Other
Starter1.6 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Suspension
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Transmission
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