2023 Harley | Shandong Forgingss Group

This is a big year for the Road Glide. The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide moves squarely into the 21st century with electronic rider aids and the new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 V-twin motor. Of course, we can all see the new sharknose fairing, but let's start with the powerplant. Don't worry—we’ll get to the fairing, as it has a few tricks of its own.

2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Specs

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2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Price: $44,199 (MSRP plus Surcharge)

The 121 in Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 is the displacement of the new motor. The VVT in Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 is variable valve timing. The top end of the VVT 121 is significantly updated. In the cases, you’ll find a new camshaft to go with the VVT feature on the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide. The diameter of the muffler is increased by a half-inch to accommodate the increased flow. With all these changes, power production on the VVT 121 clearly tops the 117. More power means more heat; Harley-Davidson engineers have addressed this on the 2023 CVO Road Glide. There are four Ride Modes to help the rider manage the power of the—Sport, Road, Rain, and Custom: Sport Mode. Road Mode. Rain Mode. Custom Mode. These features are part of the Rider Safety Enhancements by Harley-Davidson. Okay, it's time to talk about the new fairing on the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide. Inside the new sharknose fairing is a TFT touchscreen that measures over a foot diagonally. Harley-Davidson offers three views of the screen: Sport, Tour, and Cruise: The screen connects with your phone natively via Bluetooth and WiFi. There are two media storage compartments in the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide fairing. The display also runs a 500-watt Rockford Fosgate Stage II sound system. The ergonomics get a workover on the new CVO Road Glide. You’ll have less weight to deal with along the way. The Brembo braking is upgraded. Showa takes care of the suspension. You can't miss the new wheels. There are two color choices— With the Harley-Davidson $1200 Surcharge and the Whisky Neat/Raven Metallic paint, you’re looking at a price tag just north of $50k. 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Specs ENGINE CHASSIS DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Price: $44,199 (MSRP plus Surcharge)