Harley-Davidson’s CVO (Customized Automobile Operations) is the top of the model’s vary, and for those who want proof of that, look no additional than the $110,000 2025 CVO Highway Glide RR, however that mannequin was final yr’s information. For 2026, the Milwaukee producer has launched three all-new fashions to the CVO household and revised two of the fashions from 2025.
Model new to the CVO household for 2026 are the CVO Avenue Glide ST, CVO Avenue Glide Restricted, and CVO Avenue Glide 3 Restricted fashions. The CVO Highway Glide ST and CVO Avenue Glide fashions get some tasty updates when in comparison with their 2025 iterations, however are nonetheless working closely on the ground-up redesign they obtained in 2023.
Though all of the CVO fashions are supposed for various makes use of and audiences, they nonetheless share loads of the identical updates throughout the board for 2026.
Should you purchase any of the CVO Harley-Davidson fashions in 2026, you are assured to get a 12.3″ TFT touchscreen show powered by Skyline™ OS for navigation, media, and system management, embedded navigation, wi-fi Apple CarPlay help, over‑the‑air software program updates, and up to date Rider Security Enhancements together with, Straight Line/Cornering Electronically Linked Brakes (ELB/C-ELB), Straight, Line/Cornering ABS (ABS/C-ABS), Straight Line/Cornering Traction Management (TEC/C-TCS) with modes, Straight Line/Cornering Drag Torque Slip Management (DSCS/C-DTSC), Automobile Maintain Management (VHC) CVO (Avenue Glide 3 Restricted solely), and Tire Strain Monitoring (TPMS).
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The CVO Avenue Glide, CVO Avenue Glide Restricted, and the CVO Avenue Glide 3 Restricted all use the 1,977cc twin-cylinder Milwaukee‑Eight® VVT 121 (Variable Valve Timing), which pumps out 114 HP and 138 lb-ft of torque—for those who assume these figures are monstrous, simply wait. Unique to the CVO Avenue Glide ST and CVO Highway Glide ST fashions is the Milwaukee-Eight 121 Excessive Output (HO) unit, which makes use of a high-performance camshaft, high-performance consumption, and tachometer redline elevated to five,900 rpm to supply 127 HP and 145 lb-ft of torque.
With all this energy comes a number of velocity, extra velocity than any manufacturing Grand American Touring bikes ever provided by Harley-Davidson. The highest velocity is electronically restricted to 120 mph (CVO Highway Glide ST mannequin) and 110 mph (CVO Avenue Glide® ST mannequin) for 25 seconds most, which Harley says, “is suitable for particular conditions, comparable to a observe day on a closed racecourse.” Nowhere amongst the CVO lineup will you benefit from the 120 mph prime velocity greater than aboard the up to date CVO Avenue Glide ST.
The CVO Highway Glide ST is a refined road-going model of Harley’s high-performance bagger, so unsurprisingly is dripping in efficiency elements. Dealing with is taken care of by fully-adjustable Showa suspension on the entrance and rear, and for those who’re not sure that it is meant to tear, the Screamin’ Eagle titanium mufflers, and light-weight solid carbon fiber parts (entrance fender, seat cowl, tank console), and braided metal traces main right down to Brembo calipers will go away little doubt.
The Highway Glide ST is the CVO to get if you wish to be mistaken for a King of the Baggers contender, due to its Orange Pearl topcoat utilized over the Blood Orange basecoat previous to the Raven Metallic fade paintwork, impressed by the present Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Manufacturing facility Race Group racing livery. This mannequin incorporates a moto handlebar and a 6-inch riser to place the rider in a extra commanding, upright place. The handlebar riser is 2.2 inches taller than the usual Highway Glide mannequin riser. However you will must tell us if these sorts of efficiency elements warrant a $44,999 MSRP.
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Matching the CVO Highway Glide ST’s vitality and worth is the CVO Avenue Glide ST. The 2 fashions share lots of the similar efficiency elements; nevertheless, the CVO Avenue Glide ST has a special efficiency fused bar setup, which is wider and taller than the usual Avenue Glide, however the CVO Highway Glide ST’s bars are extra upright and flatter, taking inspiration from flat observe bikes. After all, the principle distinction you will discover is that the CVO Avenue Glide ST options the mannequin’s traditional ‘batwing’ fairing, albeit up to date with an developed design and enhanced aerodynamic efficiency.
The CVO Avenue Glide ST and CVO Highway Glide ST have each gone on a weight loss program for 2026, with the CVO Avenue Glide ST shedding 22 lbs and the CVO Highway Glide ST shedding 28 kilos.
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If consolation and up to date styling are extra vital than having the quickest bagger in the marketplace, the all-new CVO Avenue Glide, beginning at $41,999, is price . This mannequin differentiates itself from the usual Avenue Glide with unique CVO paint and premium chrome/trim upgrades. Most significantly for the touring lovers is the redesigned Grand Tour-Pak baggage, that includes enhanced LED lighting. The ergonomics and seat have been redesigned, too, making this mannequin an much more succesful tourer.
Unarguably, the very best mannequin for out-and-out touring from this vary is the CVO Avenue Glide Restricted. This mannequin has all the things the CVO Avenue Glide options and extra. Most significantly for the touring lovers is the redesigned Grand Tour-Pak baggage, that includes enhanced LED lighting. The ergonomics and seat have been redesigned, too, making this mannequin an much more succesful tourer. Most significantly for the touring lovers is the redesigned Grand Tour-Pak baggage, that includes enhanced LED lighting. The ergonomics and seat have been redesigned, too, making this mannequin an much more succesful tourer.
Inserting the CVO Avenue Glide Restricted properly above the opposite fashions, and considerably justifying its $2,000 worth hike over the non-Restricted model, this unit is fitted with the next Carbide Assortment equipment as commonplace: heated hand grips, rider floorboards, brake lever pad, shifter pegs, freeway pegs, and passenger pegs.
Topping the scales, in each worth and weight, is the CVO Avenue Glide 3 Restricted. This mannequin weighs in at a hefty 1,283 lbs moist and can set you again $54,999. For that worth, you’ll be able to count on all of the trimmings you discover on the CVO Avenue Glide Restricted, plus a ton of trike-specific engineering tweaks.
Out of all 5 fashions, what’s your favourite and why is it the CVO Highway Glide ST and undoubtedly not the CVO Avenue Glide 3 Restricted?
