Test Riding the Most Expensive Harley Davidson (21 CVO RG)

[@falconator3419]

I currently own and love Harley Davidson. I had other brands in the past and ended up with a Harley. However, paying 40K+ for a Harley, or any other motorcycle, is simply way too much.

[@kman-mi7su]

Just one of the reasons they are failing financially.

[@williamwintemberg]

I agree.

[@My.name.goes.here.]

@@An_Enraged_Pig I think a lot of people I actually see riding these bikes don’t make millions. lol. I don’t even make 100k a year but I do have a brand new road king special, granted it’s about half the cost of this cvo I think.

[@jwenga]

@@kman-mi7su have yo looked at their #'s?

[@custommotor]

@@jwenga Have you compared them to previous #s?

[@rocket3me695]

I rode that exact bike during the Harley demo days event near my house and I got to say it’s a gorgeous bike with the colors and paint quality being some of the best I’ve ever seen. However, I don’t believe the bike lives up to its $40,000 MSRP price tag (not to mention dealer fees or any other mark ups). It’s definitely a great bike but to me, no where near worth 40k.

[@penorsya]

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[@VitalyMack]

This is the HD with the largest markup ever sold...seriously, like 50%

[@russellabernathy3241]

Wrong I was a Harley dealer for 65 years about 8k mark up

[@stfuliberal]

@@russellabernathy3241 Wrong. About 12k mark up on the CVO.

[@joeyguzzo7178]

I mean, take a special RGS/SGS and try to add CVO bling to it, you’ll be at or above the price. For me, my 21 SGS is plenty, love the CVO, but it isn’t practical to me. It’s also the Bugatti of Harley…

[@michaelhorstman993]

I bought a 2015 CVO that had 3000 miles on it, I have never regretted the purchase. It's the 4th harley I've owned and probably the last, I absolutely love it!

[@jerrybrown66]

The CVO is a little flashy for me, but I'd never turn one down of course. The big front wheel simply won't look good in the future when they go out of style. I'm always amazed at the new styling ideas they come up with for CVO's from year to year. Good video. Thanks.

[@ShotofJack]

"On this road you can give it a little" "you don't have to tell me once" 😂😂 this is why Sean is the coolest business owner out there hands down! 💯🏍️💪💪

[@C0zyDunt]

It's so expensive they even throw in the old front end of a bumper car to block the wind, then put a vent in it so you can feel the air. Priceless.

[@nonethelessfirst8519]

Ima have to use the bumper front end comment haha

[@briangoldy8784]

LMAO........

[@RRoosa]

For me, it’s the fun of personalizing my 2019 vivid black HD SGS. I enjoyed wrenching on my Harley.

[@madmike8v72]

I'm working on getting one of those, everything you need, nothing you don't, and tons of potential!

[@briangoldy8784]

Exactly........My bare bones Harley......Adding Upgrades is the whole Idea.......I don't have $45.000 dollars for 2 wheels.

[@drich9383]

it's going to take a lot more than a cam and a tune to get to 200 hp!

[@ridered7394]

I don’t even think a trask turbo kit with a cam and tuner would get 200hp

[@NYCZ31]

This engine could never make the revolutions necessary for 200hp without a race-level major top down rebuild, and even then it wouldn’t last very long before needing another overhaul

[@leehornx]

TTS supercharger will getcha 200hp with cam and tune

[@leehornx]

I thought the cvo ultra was more$$$

[@leehornx]

Ultra cvo costs more$$$

[@richardatkins7375]

I just had my left leg buckle when I stopped on my two week old VLX and I went down. It broke the left side mirror off and pointer finger on that same side trying too catch it "and myself". I've been unbelievably blessed from 3 years old thrown on the tank of a 350 Honda scrambler in 1962 til today (with gaps) And the lord just showed me "He didn't leave me alive after "all" who had endured the same as I died, and just to go out and hit the road via some vehicular miss-fire literally! So, I begrudgingly bid farewell too my fellow 2 Wheel Freedom Lovers, and I pray you'll all be safe. I just have to live vicariously thru Sean and his gang. Good thing I love what these guy's do huh. :) God bless you all.

[@Road_Rash]

It's a nice bike, but I prefer the sound of the twin cam over the M8...My 2008 CVO Ultra Classic was really nice, and it's the only bike I ever had that I never felt I needed to add anything to because it already had everything, and I did like the power of that 110 Screamin' Eagle, but I actually got to where I started to get back on my carburated 99 Road King for the sound & feel of old school iron...great touring bike with just the basics...

[@russmode]

Have a 2012 CVO Electra, just a great bike, wife and I road bike, made a sweet single seat Vicla from our 05 road king, love them both.

[@TheProperMinimalist]

I almost bought one a few years back. Fell In LOVE with the Mako Shark Fade Road Glide CVO. Negotiated the dealership down to $38,000 (yes, contrary to what they tell you they WILL negotiate CVO prices) and was going to take advantage of the 1% financing deal they had on all touring bikes. Then I found out Harley doesn’t consider the CVO bikes touring. 🙄. They wanted to charge me 6% interest. HARD PASS. So thanks Harley Financial (Eagle Savings Bank) for saving me a fortune and convincing me to get a Road King Special😜

[@MrJeffreycauchi]

It's not my type of bike, but I love all bikes as long as they have 2 wheels. I still appreciate the craftsmanship and the comfortable ride and torque of that machine. 👍🏼

[@SkipRides]

Hey man, started riding about a month ago. Been watching your videos, glad to see you’re posting regularly. Awesome to watch

[@Mongo11b]

Last year's CVO tri-glide was the most expensive. It was around 45k

[@r.p.7114]

as i recall, the trike cvo is the most expensive HD till this day

[@timwade5157]

I own the 20-16 110 Ultra RG CVO loaded with the touring package, dyno’d, Vance andHines exhaust , and Screaming Eagle performance chip tuner and it handles almost as ‘nimbly’ as my Road King that’s 100 pounds lighter! Talk about speed and wheelie inducing power. Love my RG Ultra!! ❤️

[@BobBob-fp5fn]

You arent getting 200hp/200tq out of just a cam/tune/exhaust unless you add a turbo or procharger on top of that. Probably need about 15-20k to get a reliable 200hp/200tq m8.

[@letsgothere6743]

After hearing what he had to say in this video all I could think about is he's just talking and not knowing nothing he's talking about

[@derek17005]

Holy crapola $45K! For those who can afford it as a luxury and want to, more power to you and congratulations on your successes that allow you such. Me, myself, and I, will be perfectly content with my 05 Royal Star Tour Deluxe and the 98hp it makes. Oh, it only cost me $3800 with 10K miles on the odometer. I can live with that toy. This, no way.

[@adamlanglois563]

So, you could have 10 of those stock for the price. Or probably 8 with show quality custom paint nice pipes and any other bells and whistles. If used Harley’s are a deal used metrics are an absolute steal.

[@thelostworlds3]

“Leave the keys in the bags” “Hey where’s my bike?”

[@leehornx]

The key fob locks the bags only and idiot would leave them in the bags

[@Setzerpendence]

I have the 131 in my bike (all Harley build for the warranty) and i'm mostly happy with it. Riding two up it has plenty of power, nice delivery. Now dollar for dollar, There are better values out there, I still love my Road Glide though.

[@Scoobywoo7447]

Sell it and put a deposit down for a house ;) or pay the whole thing off lol

[@JerzyBoy973]

What if you’ve done all that and want the bike?

[@Kyle899]

I just paid cash. House is already paid off.

[@pelosishammer]

I love that you quote scripture in your content.

[@TennRides]

Sure, it's a beautiful bike, but there is absolutely no way I would spend more money for two wheels and a motor than my parents paid for the really nice three bedroom house I grew up in. Not a chance. Over 40 THOUSAND dollars for a bike is INSANE. No bike is that cool, or worth that kind of money, unless it is a high performance race bike that can make the rider some money.

[@treeguyable]

I paid 35,000 for my 3 br house ,and almost an acre, bought a 38,000 truck in 04, a 50,000 truck in 06, a 34,000 car in 07, a 50,000 bobcat in 2000. Doesn't make sense, but, I'm still here.

[@Ja2808R]

You have to adjust for inflation. With that in mind, it would be a significant price difference. Just my 2¢.

[@krishorst4734]

The fact that houses are so cheap in the states blows my mind! Here in South Africa for a tiny bacholer apartment in a shitty area tou looking at 65k-100k!

[@treeguyable]

@@krishorst4734Mine: $35,000.00, 3 bedroom ,1 bath, almost an acre of land . Great home and neighborhood.

[@TennRides]

@Jaden Wright Yes, nothing at all wrong, or immoral, about working your employees like robots, and treating them about the same, with crap pay for how hard they have to work, then spend 2.5 BILLION dollars for an 11 minute joy ride to the edge of space.

[@klfrostmediallc334]

I just rode my ‘17 Victory Vision from San Diego to SLC (Picked up my Brother) and rode to Sturgis (where we saw lots and lots of HD’S stopped on the road and highways broken down. I rode my bike home to Massachusetts no problems (In frequent 100+ weather) ran smoothly everything worked! It is funny looking…but I’ll stick with the Vision thank you very much.

[@richardantonykoit4586]

That dog is awesome! *5 sec later* Nah, he's alright, I've seen better dogs...

[@jasonfeazel3806]

I was really liking the video until I saw John 3:17 pop up, now I’m LOVING it!!! God bless you 🙏

[@michaelweaver9528]

I remember when a motorcycle was a toy. At that price tag it just doesn’t make economical sense to purchase one.

[@stfuliberal]

As soon as it leaves the dealership, kiss 20% of your hard-earned money good by.

[@cameroncraig771]

@@stfuliberal believe it or not, harley resale values have been staying pretty strong lately. My dad just traded his ‘15 street glide for a ‘21 and got three grand more than he paid for it.

[@beri232]

I ride a 2014 Fatboy Lo with an S&S 124” and it’s the perfect amount of power for that bike! Harley should have given us all this level of power for the money we pay! I don’t regret buying it cuz nothing else sounds like it but HD definitely drops the ball in the value-for-money department.

[@zilari3662]

131 Performance Numbers Horsepower: 121.62 hp @ 5,620 rpm Torque: 130.67 lb.-ft. @ 4,260 rpm

[@Gibbroin515]

Traveling tall reckons the 124 is better

[@daveharris6975]

That's respectable but less than new Indian Challenger for about 15 grand less.

[@logand.56]

Sat on a used 2020 CVO yesterday. The dealer still wanted $45,000. It wasn't set up too bad. But ive never tested a Harley with a sitting position as comfortable as my 2005 Road Star 1700

[@rangeroadmoto]

A vent on the dashboard you can open when you wanna feel like you are riding a motorcycle.

[@gerrymiller7401]

Tried an Indian - hated it. Settled in on a '17 Ultra Limited and have been in heaven ever since. Have money to burn so love the personalization aspect. Complete 128 Stage 4 completed with a Woods cam and Power Vision (141HP/151T), custom paint job, upgraded head unit to the 2021 GTS with 8 speaker new RF speakers and 2 400W amps, chrome and LED packages, convertible tourpack, heated/cooled seat (new this year and is awesome), oversized saddle bags, etc., etc. ,etc. Sitting around 80K (paint was the single highest cost) all in right now and is really a work of art at this point. It's my "retirement bike" that will get handed down to my oldest son.

[@shug831]

Everyone quotes John 3:16, good to see verse 17 get a look in and 18 finishes it off perfectly.

[@harryohanson]

Unfortunately people focus on and preach about getting saved when the main reason why Jesus came and did what He did is to have a personal relationship with God. Being able to go to Heaven instead of hell is a byproduct. That’s why John 3:16 is first about the love of God.

[@brothermanv]

Amen and amen!!

[@chazlyle41]

19, and 20-21, really clarify what 16-17 mean as well. Context is great for most well known verses!

[@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824]

I prefer John 6:37, because everybody knows what it's like to be rejected.

[@dakotareider1620]

@@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me and he who comes to me I shall in no wise cast out. That's one of the first verses the Holy Spirit helped me to remember. John 6:44 is just as comforting. Knowing the only way that we could have ever came to Jesus is the Father drawing us to him!

[@12peterroy]

I currently own 4 Harley’s. A ‘98 Dyna Lowrider, a 2006 Softail Deluxe, a 2010 Road King Classic, and a 2018 Street Glide Special. The Street Glide and the Road King are my 2 primary bikes. I enjoy them a lot but the CVO’s are way out of my price range. I had the opportunity to test ride and buy a new leftover 2017 CVO Ultra. Priced at $42,000 they said they would sell it to me for $36,000. The bike was nice but I don’t need all those bells and whistles.

[@Tidwellization]

Started to buy a Harley but had a truck wreck before I could finish with the financing but hey god let me walk away so counting the blessing there maybe when I get back to work I can

[@graycloud057]

Amen. You take care of yourself. I thank God you’re going to be alright.

[@kyleRS87]

Prayers bud! I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[@talkingrock7011]

God also allowed my wife and I to survive a trike accident , we were hit by a road tractor

[@kyleRS87]

I was in a motorcycle accident last year and ended up with a broken leg. 1 huge plate and 11screws later it’s doing pretty good. got lucky for sure. Safe riding and travels everyone!

[@MissyMalaprop]

@@kyleRS87 had that a couple years ago... can still feel the head on a couple of the screws down under the skin by my ankle, but at least I can walk, and ride again :-)

[@mikehanks1399]

As far as the wheels are concerned, and this applies to all vehicles, you want to lower the UNSPRUNG weight as much as possible. That's the reason for their particular design.

[@rgh622]

What amazes me the most is how long he's been riding and selling motorcycles and how painfully little he truly knows about them..........

[@DB-Slugz]

Crazy how car salesmen are the exact same way. Idk why you have to know everything about every bike.

[@treeguyable]

He tries , I have been riding since 1971, worked at a Yamaha dealership in 74 or so, owned plenty of bikes , got 4 on the road now. I know very little about them. Was a certified Mercedes tech for 7 yrs, decades ago, know very little about them now. It's amazing how easy it is to not stay on top of things .

[@DB-Slugz]

@@treeguyable I agree 100%. Hard to believe people like this clown think you have to know everything and everything. Doctors don’t even remember everything they’ve practiced. But I guess that’s why we’ll never be perfect like RGH 😂😂

[@ItsMeeJon]

As a general rule, a spoked wheel with the spokes in the middle are tubed and when the spokes are to the outside of the wheel then it’s tubeless

[@dangrimes5078]

Thanks

[@jsned2502]

Had a few HD's. They do have a certain aura about them but once that wears off and you want a bike that is good, not just image, you will be surprised how much better most other bikes are.

[@wlr3656]

Just not in your blood.

[@jerlaine1638]

yeah I don't believe you. Maybe it's because my Fatboy starts up literally every time, meanwhile my Suzuki doesn't. Or maybe it's because only recently have the Japanese Metric bikes started releasing bikes that have the power that my 2008 Fatboy has.. Then there's the value that they hold, give it a few years and you'll be able to buy that metric cruiser for half the price of a 20 year old Harley, meanwhile Harley hits a certain point and just stays there.

[@antoniovenegas6237]

@@jerlaine1638 your Suzuki doesn't? Probably because it's been neglected. If you type in Google most reliable motorcycle brands, the top 4 are Japanese and then comes Harleys in 5th. Harleys is just name, if you compare spec by spec any other bike out there beats it hands down and found fraction of the cost. Which is why Harley is slowly killing itself

[@Kyle899]

@@jerlaine1638 so true. Metric bikes are absolutely worthless for resale.

[@Chase_N]

I love how Glides look but don't like the weight or price. Got a Dyna Fat Bob 103" with 4K on the odo & free bags instead on recommendation from a friend that they can be turned into comfy do all tourers. Saved a lot of weight/money going this route- Road Warrior fairing, V&H 2into1 (on sale $475!), AC, riser extensions, Saddlemen Stepup, PowerVision (relicensed from my Sportster). Bike+performance/comfort upgrades= $10750. In my area, cheapest Glide ($11K) was a beat up 96TC with 54K on the odo.

[@NinjaNick636]

3:23 When you started it I was expecting a screaming eagle 🦅 It sounds like a Honda Grom with a cheap aftermarket pipe

[@NYCZ31]

Swap those pipes out for 4” Rineharts and it’ll sound good. But then you’re adding another few bills on top of an already ridiculous expensive bike.

[@NinjaNick636]

@@NYCZ31 I feel like if you spend that kind of money it should sound good without needing anything aftermarket.. I was just disappointed when I heard him start up the most expensive H D. I know video doesn’t always do justice but Damn lol

[@williamwintemberg]

@@NinjaNick636 All bikes and cars have to meet Federal sound levels or the manufacturer can't sell them. Unfortunately Harley Davidson has to meet these requirements or they can't sell. All bikes sound like shit out of the showroom.

[@Presence_of_Mind_]

Probably because HD like all other brands has to meet emissions regulations. Honestly almost all bikes sound lame af with stock mufflers

[@NinjaNick636]

@@williamwintemberg True.. My ZX6R actually sounded good stock. I still put an aftermarket exhaust on for looks, sound and performance 😁

[@LifelongMusicJunkie]

Harley brings CVO's to demo rides? Awesome! I previously owned a Road Glide Custom and now have a Fat Boy, but I would still love a CVO in the garage as well, and it would be this model. Beautiful bike!

[@1990-t1j]

The benefit of those wheels is they run on tubeless tyres. Far safer. I'd rather have a Fat Bob 114, but I'm sure this is fun. Are these M8 engines reliable? I've read a bit about problems on H-D forums, Sean. I need to know as I want to buy a Fat Bob 114.

[@cheyenneobregon184]

My mechanic is helping me build my 21’ 883 and he just built a badass fat bob and told me the fat bob is the one to get. But I’m taking advantage of the 883 being lighter and throwing a 5k hammer perf kit to get the 120+ bp

[@1990-t1j]

@A Thanks for replying. Does the 114 engine use oil?

[@1990-t1j]

@A Burn oil, I meant. And you know. Haha.

[@Biker-ux1fz]

They had/ have oil sumping issues but I think they’ve addressed that in the newer M8s. With some decent upgrades they’re turning out 150 Hp and 150+ torque. I’d like to get 140 out of my 103 ,any one with info on that possibility?

[@dcxplant]

@@Biker-ux1fz Money.

[@vincentmcclain9307]

My Wife bought one, traded her 2017 RoadGlide S it’s a great bike were older riders and the traction control, hill assist , locking bags fit finish and resale value just a great machine. For any one for what this bike costs you could not buy a standard and replicate it for the price.

[@godsson7779]

Love your videos and I'm so glad you put scriptures in there. We need those type of things so much in the 🌎, keep up the good work!

[@tacothegoldfish]

Close! Most expensive is a CVO TriGlide! Your vids helped me with product knowledge so I could get a sales job at my local H-D dealer. I appreciate everything you do man, god bless!

[@dumptrump3788]

Yeah....but it's $45,000. Let that sink in, it costs $45,000 & then he's talking about spending MORE to get extra power out of it! At $45,000 I expect it to not need a single penny extra spent on it.....this kind of Harley is why Harley is in such deep trouble.

[@richardterry3833]

This. Kind of Harley is for your upscale rider who has multiple bikes. Your run of the mill rider will never buy one.

[@elconquistador9921]

Every vehicle manufacturer has to have an expensive, top tier model. There are definitely buyers for that market, who want something more elite. You go over to Chevrolet and you can buy a Malibu, or you can walk over and shop for the new mid-engine Corvette. So, not every bike that Harley makes is a $45k CVO. (I don't know why I always have to expain this... but your KZbin handle says it all. Hahahaha).

[@vincentdipazio8143]

@@elconquistador9921 the corvette is 10,000 more lmao. harley boomer morons

[@elconquistador9921]

@@vincentdipazio8143, you haven't priced the new c8 corvette, they're selling for well over 100k. Oh, and I'm gen x and not a boomer, you dork. And to hear people talk, you'd think a cvo was a million dollars.

[@vincentdipazio8143]

@@elconquistador9921 Yeah I just priced it 60k. In before thats no options c8 and msrp- same applies to your boomer scooter

[@morrisdennis]

I've had several bikes including 3 bmws and I'm on my 1st hd rk and absolutely luv it! Customer 4 life...

[@aaronlopez3585]

Artwork and Engineering had a baby.

[@veiledallegory]

Engineering from the 60s!

[@tylernelson7995]

@@veiledallegory exactly my thoughts 😂

[@weaklinkoperator]

Is 24/7, 365, road side assistance included in that price tag?

[@Chocolate_dragon]

Emergency oil delivery too.

[@steinarbrevikknudsen1546]

What are you going to do with a stereo?

[@repetitivemotion]

I can’t stand stereos on motorcycles

[@MissyMalaprop]

@@repetitivemotion Same... I don't think I could ever buy one with speakers... I mean.. wtf? If I can hear that crap over my motorcycle something is wrong.

[@turboxtcx]

Those wheels in particular are set up like that for weight savings. Removing unsprung weight from a wheel increases turn in feel. Gorgeous bike

[@d.jbarnes8904]

Can you imagine how much that's going to cost when it breaks down..

[@roc20621]

yeah both the big brands pretty much suck on the ownership end. indian and harley offer compelling products but then want nothing to do with you unless you're shelling out wads of cash. customer service is massively lacking on both the dealership ends as well as corporate... it's embarrassing considering how expensive the products are.

[@kman-mi7su]

@@roc20621 Yes, Harley is good at marketing crap frankly. Marketing and looks often can sell products despite their shortcomings. Harleys for the money aren't the most reliable, their customer service sucks, and they overprice products and services. They've been doing it for years but the chickens are roosting as they bleed cash. I've been riding for 25 years and nothing but Harley, in fact, I learned to ride on one. Until recently I bought a Yamaha cruiser and it has been a great machine. No drama, no repairs in 50k miles and I'm glad I made the switch.

[@firebirdcas]

@@kman-mi7su cuckold bike

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

@@kman-mi7su Yamaha bolt r and vmax are both ugly though :/ well atleast the vmax is ugly...the bolt looks fine.

[@My.name.goes.here.]

Depends if you can do your own work or if you gotta pay someone else. And the number 1 rule: don’t buy Harley branded parts. lol. Too expensive. I own a road king special but the only work Harley does is warranty work. lol

[@rangeroadmoto]

The bike makes 93hp at the wheels, allow for 10-15% drivetrain loss.. you’re not making 200hp with out a built top end and some form of forced induction. That being said I don’t think that’s the point of the RoadGlide. It’s a beautiful bike, thanks for making the video !

[@garryvest687]

Idc what you do you'll never get 200hp out of it

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

See if they will let you do a test ride video on the the new dirt glide.

[@jeffpalmer5502]

Love that nickname! And the Pan American

[@jeffpalmer5502]

So how did you like it compared to the Challenger, the Challenger needs taller bars but I preferred, just curious I like them both

[@americanfreedom1]

Pulling in the clutch to start a harley is a good habit. Idk about the new,new ones but i know the starter will engage kick stand down while in gear. Great review, appreciate all the vids you do.

[@johanekdahl4105]

Always nice vids. Greetings from Sweden

[@thespeedyviking9682]

I just bought a 19 Street Glide Special with the 114, they finally made as smooth and torquey of an engine as Victory was making 15 years ago.

[@rpmfreak9150]

That's right" the 107 is one of the best motors" that have ever been built. My Victory vision was over 1000 lbs , and I have never ridden anything nearly as smooth , and with such power! I miss her very much, I'd give back every dollar I made off of her, plus interest .

[@thespeedyviking9682]

@@rpmfreak9150 Ya, I had a Jackpot and loved it. Ran smooth and had tons of power. I went to a Fat Bob with a 103, it was way underpowered and clunky compared to the Jackpot. Now with this 114 it's actually smooth and powerful like the Jackpot used to be. If Victory ever makes a comeback I'll be first in line to buy one though.

[@danielc5205]

$45K is more than I paid for my new pickup at the time.

[@bigblue3568]

Have you priced new pick ups lately?

[@danielc5205]

@@bigblue3568 I bought my new Ford Super Duty back in 2014, I paid $34,400 for it.

[@PatrickCavanaugh0420]

@@bigblue3568 I built a dodge 3500 single cab HO diesel package and 5th wheel package single cab for $53k just yesterday. While this is an amazing bike it's simply not worth the asking price.

[@deherrerabp]

@@PatrickCavanaugh0420 How much would it have been as an extended cab?

[@antoniocampos6627]

Damn wish they were still that price. A new Ford XLT goes for like 55-60k now and that’s not even the mid trim level. That like one trim up from poverty spec. Top spec F150’s or trucks from any brand are 90k plus. Some even close to 110k. Yet I seem them all over Ohio. 42k for a CVO doesn’t sound that bad especially if that’s your only expense because everything else is paid off. Which is the majority of who is buying this bike.

[@joeplem5329]

It's purty no doubt but I'm more than happy with my ten year old Dyna Street bob fitted with the SE 110 tire shredder kit!!!

[@thomasfolger600]

I have the same motor in a road king. Ruined me for stock power plants.

[@roadyinzer2461]

If I were to hit the lottery a CVO Road glide would be in my garage the next day!

[@Degenerate124]

I’d have to save some money and get an even better bike and go with a 2021 cbr1000 or even a Harley FXR. But this is a sick.

[@Kyle899]

You don’t need to win the lottery. They’re not that expensive

[@roadyinzer2461]

@@Kyle899 let’s put it this way. Hitting the lottery would be the only way my wife would let me get one😂😂

[@richardterry3833]

@@roadyinzer2461 It is easier to get forgiveness than permission

[@Degenerate124]

@@Kyle899 then you should be a sweetheart and go buy my broke ass one if they are not expensive. Lol

[@thanosetsitty1896]

Lucky you to test ride this beautiful machine. Our dealership in town won’t let us test ride the CVO’s.

[@graycloud057]

I personally think the Harley Davidson motorcycles are some of the best looking bikes made. It’s the fairings that turn me off. These fairings just look dumbo.

[@fivespeed3026]

I thought so too until I test rode one. They’re there for functional reasons and work very well. I know I’d rather ride that bike across country than my Fat Bob which doesn’t have any wind protection.

[@drottle]

I love the 48 special, best looking bike they’ve made. I do think Harley goes overboard on chrome and ruins a nice bike

[@graycloud057]

@@fivespeed3026 - Thanks for the feedback. That sounds good. I have, however heard that the HD fairings get a wobble at 80 + mph. Be safe.

[@macroevolve]

The Honda X-ADV adventure scooter (available in Europe only) has the offset spokes to allow for tubeless tires.

[@johnsheldon3664]

I believe the most expensive is the CVO Tri Glide

[@Rathbone_fan_account]

It's not a motorcycle, but an overgrown mobility scooter.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

@@Rathbone_fan_account LOL

[@MissyMalaprop]

@@Rathbone_fan_account you mean its not a bike... no, not a bike, its a trike. But the assertion was about the most expensive Harley, not the most expensive bike, or motorcycle.

[@blakebiggs1065]

The M8 isn’t going to put out 200hp/200tq with any reasonable level of mods. A 131” big-bore kit and Stage 5 add-ons will get it to 150hp/150tq.

[@robertcribb3859]

Enjoy your ride its a beautiful cruiser

[@benjaminhurst8207]

The most badass I ever felt was on my old straight piped 96ci dyna wideglide. The 96 makes the best noise of any Harley I’ve ridden.

[@jeffstonecipher1594]

Kinda have to agree. I recently had a chance to try out a new in the wrapper 22' Heritage Classic 114" equipped with Vance & Hines, a rental in AZ -was there visiting relatives and road tripped it with my uncle to Oatman AZ. That bike was just a bad ass machine -sounded very cool and was ungodly fast. But coming home to my 08' RKC 96" full stage I with Rhineharts -I found that I just prefer it over that 114". My 96" just sounds just a little cooler for some reason -even though its almost an apples to oranges comparison. Was my take away from that experience anyway...

[@NoxiousNoodles]

So when the panniers are full, how the bloody hell do you remove them when the speaker wire box is also inside...

[@phatballs9834]

Quick release electrical connection on the outside

[@gormanspacemarine]

bwhahahahaha

[@siraff4461]

Its real easy. All you have to do is unload all your stuff, dump it on the floor (hard luck if its raining) and undo the connectors then put all your soaked, filthy gear back in it and you're good.

[@dustinalexander1829]

They make a liner with handles. Grab the handles, pull your bag out, disconnect the quick releases. They are pretty rain resistant. I have a pair.

[@thinman8621]

Harley Davidson has always been a special kind of purchase. On a Harley you can make three new friends while you're buying gasoline. They're just very friendly bikes. That doesn't happen on other brands. It's a culture. If the only lens you use for purchasing a motorcycle is utility, you probably don't really want a motorcycle, let alone a Harley.

[@Nxthxnxel]

“You don’t gotta tell me once” 😂

[@MrJimmy1437]

I read a road test of this machine and it costs 37,699 dollars and turns the quarter 12.85 ! That's amazing , It is only one second slower than my 1971 Norton that cost 1,100 dollars and the Norton motor was about one third the size of this Harley!

[@gtemnykh]

What sort of Norton ran high 11s stock?

[@FnLn55]

$45,000? ... rather own a Concours14 and a nice panhead.

[@mikebuckingham5486]

Or you can own the Connie AND aV-Rod Muscle...like me. 👍

[@dom_not_torretotedesco5707]

You can get them for cheaper, my buddy just got a 21 road glide with just about every option, two tone paint, and the 131 screamin eagle already on the bike for just under 30k out the door. I believe the only thing he doesn’t have is the larger front wheel and rear speakers. As far as power they do make good power but nowhere close to 200, the 131with mods makes around 130-140 at the tire

[@markjensen3791]

The CVO Trike is currently the most expensive.

[@SikterEfendi]

Air vent and detachable bags?! What are going to think of next, overhead camshaft?

[@matthewrobinson8125]

Indian challenger limited 15k less better performance harley is good at stepping up the price not the performance

[@DarkHorseParatrooper]

Lol yeah I was gonna say same. When I bought my 17 Roadmaster, it came with more features than the most expensive Harley. Still does... the Harleys at the shop were 45k before markups and tax. My RM was 32k out the door. Oh, and the ride... omg it's smooth.

[@matthewrobinson8125]

@@DarkHorseParatrooper never road a roadmaster but I guarantee it's a beautiful ride. once you get past that HD name what is there

[@georgekelly8900]

So you guys ride Victorys

[@matthewrobinson8125]

@@georgekelly8900 polaris 😉

[@Chocolate_dragon]

@@georgekelly8900 you are paying for a name with harley.

[@eternaljaxton7795]

Can you do a review on the sport glide

[@SportyRider]

I like the sport glide. Only thing I would need is a better fairing. I would want it to still be detachable though. Love the sport glides wheels! Maybe they'll do a cvo version next year when I win the lottery!

[@aphysique]

Harley overly priced, overly rated! My 2 cent's!

[@SarafynaforbesTTV]

To own a Harley, you need to have more then 2 cents to rub together. :P They truly are beautiful machines and a pleasure to ride. And this is coming from a Yamaha fan girl! - Sarafyna

[@aphysique]

@@SarafynaforbesTTV hummm, we can agree to disagree!

[@SarafynaforbesTTV]

@@aphysique lol I can live with that:)

[@pioneerman4417]

While it used to be trendy to hate on harleys, it's now kinda douchey. People have started to let their guard down and are realizing it's ok to admit that they do have a cool factor to em. Similar to what's happening with the nickelback haters. People are growing up. You should check it out.

[@Fondleburg]

The yearly property tax must be outrageous.... but I suppose if you are sitting well enough to even consider buying one of these, you aren't too worried about that kind of stuff.

[@Chocolate_dragon]

I am not a harley or cruiser fan in general. But this bike looks good. One I'd consider owning but as always the one I like is the most expensive!

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

This isnt a cruiser :/

[@Chocolate_dragon]

@@GrandmasterHobbyist then what is it? Touring? It’s not a sport bike. It’s not a naked. Its not a dual sport. It’s a big bike intended to cruise around on. Good enough for me.

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

@@Chocolate_dragon lol its a bagger/touring bike yeah.

[@Chocolate_dragon]

@@GrandmasterHobbyist you can tell I have no interest in these types of bikes. I do like the look of these bikes.

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

@@Chocolate_dragon idk what bikes you do have interest in...sports bikes are literally useless...zero storage, zero comfortability...you ride for 30 minutes and your tired of it.

[@noelsingletary]

I hate to be like this, but as a master technician I have to point this out in the same way teachers point out spelling and grammar mistakes. Engines need fuel and combustion to create power and motors use electricity to create power. People make the mistake of calling engines, motors but never call motors, engines. I know it may seem like nitpicking, but it does make a difference.

[@kyleRS87]

My ex girlfriend’s dad bought one of these last year. He loves it

[@shanemacias5681]

Sorry for your loss brother.

[@equaliser2265]

Do you still love his daughter?

[@loder6179]

my hs telationship ended years ago, her dad is still one of my closest friends and she has no clue

[@timprescott4634]

Your ex girlfriend’s dad could have bought three motorcycles for that kinda scratch. INCLUDING a Road Glide…the MoCo is blatantly ripping off their loyal customer base.

[@kyleRS87]

@@equaliser2265 nope but I know her entire family and we all get along great. I’ve known her entire family since I was a little kid (grew up together) I didn’t meet her until she moved back here from CA a couple years ago

[@chrisautrey5051]

They did the spokes like that so you can change them out without taking the wheel apart. Quick change setup.

[@lethargicstove2024]

Wow it still looks the same and costs more money

[@MarAgt]

I said the same things years ago. I bought a standard '09 RG. By the time I did a SE stage 2 (96 to 103), w/a cam , exahust, & tunes wheels, new seat, stereo, shocks, tour-pak, etc; I could have just bought the CVO RG. I still have and ride my '09, so it does not owe me anything at this point. But, if I really had sold it when it would have been worth more, it still would've only been a standard '09 FLTR RG; not a CVO RG.

[@ridered7394]

There’s a video for you, how much money does it take to get a m8 to 200 hp,, I bet it’s more than $10k

[@My.name.goes.here.]

If you had Harley do the labor then yeah it probably would be. If you spent all that labor money on parts and do the work yourself you end up in a lot better place. I don’t think it would cost 10k in parts.

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

@@My.name.goes.here. it's about 7 grand in parts if you buy them from harley and not much cheaper from other aftermarket companies.

[@My.name.goes.here.]

@@SoulTouchMusic93 yeah I was referencing how expensive it would be if you let Harley do the labor. lol

[@siraff4461]

@@My.name.goes.here. So if labour is free, you own your own dyno, you happen to have all the tools or they are also free, you have somewhere to do it, etc etc. Try how much does it cost as in if you take it to whoever and ride it back out. Thats the true cost.

[@My.name.goes.here.]

@@siraff4461 whatever man. Do you even own a Harley ? I feel like you’re just another troll without anything useful to say

[@wolfemanbog4176]

Nice but I still like the ultra limited cvo in brown few years ago model !!

[@kaydenchristensen5011]

I hate Harley, but those wheels are a work of art. Credit where it is due.

[@TheMarky26]

I'm kinda with you..I don't like Harley but there are a lot of things i like about this bike..

[@kirkc9593]

I can’t call it a work of art when it’s all done by machines. But I guess they look kinda cool

[@kirkc9593]

Also I worked at the Harley assembly plant in York, PA for a long while and at least 95% of the parts are sourced from Japan, Korea, Mexico etc. literally the same cheap stuff that’s on your Japanese bikes for 5x the money

[@kaydenchristensen5011]

@@kirkc9593 I ride BMW, so i pay 7x the cost of the japanese bikes. :(

[@kirkc9593]

@@kaydenchristensen5011 I ride Ducati, so I can’t say anything either, but still lol

[@69Busa08Nova]

That’s cool stuff man, I road tested what I think was that exact bike at the demo tent in Loudon during Laconia, at least during bike week they only had that one cvo rg in the demo tent. I thought it was cool that they had higher end bikes in the demo fleet.

[@ReeeeeToaded]

Still smoke it on my honda shadow spirit 750!

[@My.name.goes.here.]

You sure about that ? lol. I’m not familiar with a shadow spirit but I did own a phantom edition shadow and it was so slow it couldn’t get out of its own way and you’d think it was gonna explode just trying to hit 95 mph on the interstate, and I’m a little guy so it ain’t like it was my fault for being too fat or too big or anything. lol. My road king special does 113 before the governor shits it down and it doesn’t take terribly long to get there.

[@gormanspacemarine]

You betcha.

[@Biker-ux1fz]

I doubt that

[@colbybonner1595]

Ha cool story

[@yeahok115sure]

If I was ever going to buy another Harley I would get a CVO road glide! They are badass

[@xc_4x4]

Indian offers more as standard options whereas Harley charges an extra 10k. I paid over 30k for my used 2017 F150 4WD, but spending 40k for two tires and a moto....hard pass

[@dixiedoo5876]

I'm shocked that they sell as many of these as they do for the cost of them. I just can't see spending that amount of money on any motorcycle. Of course I've never bought a new vehicle of any sort so..... I guess to each, their own.....😊

[@rbljackson]

BIG question....Ive had the VTX1800C since they came out in 02. Been looking at the CVO streetglide with the 117" motor. Can you provide some comparisons between the two based on your test ride in May. I know you have rode the 1800VTX as well....so curious to hear what you think. Thx....honest responses appreciated. Know HD or Honda PRide. I like the fact that I got into the VTX for less than 14k> i realize the CVO 177" is going to be three times the price. Price aside, lets hear it!

[@mattdyer489]

That is a nice bike, but I will never understand why people pay so much for them. Especially when you can buy a nice used metric cruiser for under 10k all day.

[@devm.9189]

When you love someone, it makes you do things beyond your capacity. Fall in love with someone and then only you will know...😘

[@somebiker3459]

This is just my opinion, you buy a Harley because you want a Harley, they have far more customization options then metric, I’m a not a fan of the metrics because they don’t quite have the same looks or sounds of a real Harley, yes this I agree they could be way cheaper but when I buy anything hd it’s going to the American economy and not overseas

[@kman-mi7su]

And more reliable, I rode Harleys for 25 years, not anymore.

[@dixiedoo5876]

I'm sure there are several nice metric bikes that are way cheaper than a Harley. For the folks who really only want a Harley no other bike will do. One can buy a used Harley and save alot of money. I couldn't ever see paying the high dollar price tag for any new Harley but that's just me.

[@thanosetsitty1896]

@@wingandhog I agree with you 💯 percent.

[@nelsonmanning3090]

Love the color !!!. Not the price and weight .w my bad knees .that's why I had to go w the 2021 softail slim weight is perfict .and handles like a dream .and a 107 Milwaukee 8

[@williamwintemberg]

This is a beautiful bike! I would absolutely love to own one. Power, Bling and paint that shines? Oh Yeah! 40K? Ummm. Top of the line GoldWing? Ummm.

[@ferrumchnop6617]

With the wing looking as sharp as it does now, I feel the same way. Even have some left over to upgrade the audio system and take a mean roadtrip.

[@talkingrock7011]

People cringe about CVO prices but it’s a premium bike , I really enjoy my Street Glide CVO especially since I upgraded to the 131 kit

[@darthmaul7428]

Imagine getting a base road glide, putting a 128 or 131 kit, and blowing this thing out of the water.

[@killerb4202]

Imagine gettine literally any bike and blowing this out of the water 😂

[@kenstirling5348]

$40k. For that money idk why anyone wouldn’t just get the standard model and then have the 131 put in and add some paint of your choice.

[@johnengland8619]

Thats a house, garage and a couple acres in alot of rural America