Harley-Davidson CVO ("Custom Vehicle Operations") for motorcycles are a family of models created by Harley-Davidson for the factory custom market. For every model year since the program's inception in 1999, Harley-Davidson has chosen a small selection of its mass-produced motorcycle models and created limited-edition customizations of those platforms with larger-displacement engines, costlier paint designs, and additional accessories not found on the mainstream models.[1] Special features for the CVO lineup have included performance upgrades from Harley's "Screamin' Eagle" branded parts, hand-painted pinstripes, ostrich leather on seats and trunks, gold leaf incorporated in the paint, and electronic accessories like GPS navigation systems and iPod music players.
 2019 Harley Davidson Street Glide CVO Charred Steel & Lightning Silver | |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
|---|---|
| Production | Since 2009 |
| Predecessor | Screamin' Eagle |
| Power | 117 |
Design and manufacture edit
CVO models are produced in Harley-Davidson's York, Pennsylvania plant, where touring and Softail models are also manufactured. In each model year, CVO models feature larger-displacement engines than the mainstream models, and these larger-displacement engines make their way into the normal "big twin" line within a few years when CVO models are again upgraded. Accessories created for these customized units are sometimes offered in the Harley-Davidson accessory catalog for all models in later years, but badging and paint are kept exclusively for CVO model owners, and cannot be replaced without providing proof of ownership to the ordering dealer.[citation needed]
Model history edit
1999 edit
- FXR2 - Based on FXR frame with familiar 80-cubic-inch Evolution motor, added limited-edition billet and chromed components[2]
- FXR3
2000 edit
- FXR4 - Last of the Evolution-powered production motorcycles[3]
- Screamin' Eagle Road Glide FLTRSEI1 - Offered the Twin Cam engine with 95 cubic inch displacement for the first time
2001 edit
- FXDWG2 - Paint was scarlet red with 23 carat gold leaf flames[4]
- Screamin' Eagle Road Glide FLTRSEI2
2002 edit
- FXDWG3
- Screamin' Eagle Road King (FLHRSEI)
2003 edit
- Screamin' Eagle Deuce (FXSTDSE) - First CVO Softail
- Screamin' Eagle Road King (FLHRSEI2) - Introduced the 103-cubic-inch Twin Cam motor
2004 edit
- Screamin' Eagle Deuce (FXSTDSE2) CVO limited blue/black, yellow/silver
- Screamin' Eagle Electra Glide (FLHTCSE) (Blue and black, orange and black)
2005 edit
- Screamin' Eagle Fat Boy (FLSTFSE) - Introduced metal grind accents on the metalwork
- Screamin' Eagle V-Rod (VRSCSE) - First CVO V-Rod
- Screamin' Eagle Electra Glide (FLHTCSE2)
2006 edit
- Screamin' Eagle Fat Boy (FLSTFSE2)
- Screamin' Eagle V-Rod (VRSCSE2)
- Screamin' Eagle V-Rod Destroyer (VRXSE) - customized for performance in drag racing
- Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE)
2007 edit
2007 CVO models introduced the 110 inch Twin Cam motor in all models (the Softail used the 110B counterbalanced version).
- Screamin' Eagle Dyna (FXDSE)
- Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer (FXSTSSE)
- Screamin' Eagle Road King (FLHRSE3)
- Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE2)
2008 edit
- Screamin' Eagle Dyna (FXDSE2)
- Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer (FXSTSSE2)
- Screamin' Eagle Road King (FLHRSE4)
- Screamin' Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE3)
2009 edit
In 2009, Harley-Davidson dropped the "Screamin' Eagle" name from its CVO models and began to refer to them as simply "CVO."
- CVO Dyna Fat Bob (FXDFSE)
- CVO Softail Springer (FXSTSSE3)
- CVO Road Glide (FLTRSE3)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE4), which retained the Screaming Eagle logo on air cleaner cover and rear panel of trunk.
2010 edit
- CVO Fat Bob (FXDFSE2)
- CVO Softail Convertible (FLSTSE) - Featured removable saddlebags and windshield
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE5)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Dark Side Limited Edition - Featured more blacked-out components, only 999 made.
2011 edit
- CVO Softail Convertible (FLSTSE2)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE2)
- CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE6)
2012 edit
- CVO Softail Convertible (FLSTSE3)
- CVO Road Glide Custom (FLTRXSE)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE3)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE7)[5]
2013 edit
- CVO Breakout (FXSBSE)
- CVO Road King (FLHRSE5)
- CVO Road Glide Custom (FLTRXSE2)
- CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUSE8)
2014 edit
- CVO Breakout (FXSBSE)
- CVO Ultra Limited Electra Glide (FLHTKSE)
- CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE)
- CVO Road King (FLHRSE)
2015 edit
- CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)
- CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE)
- CVO Limited (FLHTKSE)
2016 edit
- CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)
- CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE)
- CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE)
- CVO Dyna LowriderS (FXDLS)
2017 edit
- CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)
- CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE)
2018 edit
2018 CVO models introduced the 117 cu in (1,919 cc) motor in all models [6]
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)
- CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE)
- CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE)
2019 edit
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)[7]
- CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE)
- CVO Limited (FLHTKSE)
2020 edit
- CVO™ ROAD GLIDE® (FLTRXSE)
- CVO™ TRI GLIDE® (FLHTCUTGSE)
- CVO™ LIMITED (FLHTKSE)
- CVO™ STREET GLIDE® (FLHXSE)
- CVO™ TRI GLIDE
2021 edit
- CVO™ Limited
- CVO™ Street Glide
- CVO™ Road Glide
- CVO™ Tri Glide[8]
2022 edit
- CVO™ STREET GLIDE
- CVO™ ROAD GLIDE
- CVO™ ROAD GLIDE LIMITED
Critical reception edit
Although CVO models carry a higher manufacturer's suggested retail price than the models from which they are derived and than the competing touring and cruiser motorcycles with which they compete, reviewers generally note that the price is a good value for the customizations they buy:
Depending on the model, a CVO cruiser can easily crest $35,000. But CVO customers willingly accept what otherwise would make many riders spew a mouthful of American pilsner in disbelief the second a CVO’s price tag was revealed. However, the seasoned Harley CVO owner is perhaps wiser than their spendy ways indicate, for hidden in a CVO’s price is surprising value when it comes to a custom-style bike...
The program targets what Harley-Davidson calls its "Alpha Customer," one who is brand loyal and who prides themselves on riding the best The Motor Company has to offer. They're a person who realizes if they went out and sourced a higher performance engine, got their stock bike custom painted, and decked it out in as much chrome as a CVO they'd be footing an even bigger bill than the list price of a CVO.
References edit
- ^ "CVO History | Harley-Davidson USA". Archived from the original on 2011-08-19. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ http://m.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/big_v_twins_comparison_1999/yamaha_road_star.html [dead link]
- ^ Field, Greg (2001). Harley-Davidson Evolution Motorcycles. MotorBooks International. ISBN 9781610609487.
- ^ "CVO History". Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ "Countersteer Blog".
- ^ "2018 CVO STREET GLIDE". Harley-Davidson. 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- ^ "CVO™ LIMITED ONLY BY ITS EDITION". harley-davidson. H-D or its affiliates. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ "2021 Harley-Davidson CVOs First Look Review". Rider Magazine. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2022.