2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Preview

The folks at Harley-Davidson have just pulled the wraps off its latest lineup of CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) models, and the new limited-production, superpremium CVO Road Glide may very well be the sweetest bike of the bunch. Three distinct new finish options are on offer this year, while all of the Bar & Shield brand’s top-of-the-line components are carried over from 2024.

Editor’s note: we tested the latest standard non-CVO Road Glide iteration during the What You Need to Know about Harley-Davidson’s Road Glide, Top 5 Reasons We Like Harley-Davidson’s 2024 Road Glide and 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Reviews With Videos articles/videos.

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As was the case last year, the three options are split between two distinct trims, Scorched Chrome and Chrome. The former treats hard parts like the wheels, controls, exhaust, and engine to a blacked-out look, while the latter brings a mirror-polish shine to all of the above.

This year’s chrome option will be the Blue Streak model seen here, which offers the most intricate paint job of the three bikes and retails for a $5,000 premium over the other two models in the 2025 CVO Road Glide lineup. A monochrome Raven Fade will also be offered in a deep charcoal color, while the purple satin Poison Berry rounds out the lineup with some added flair.

Related: Why We Love Riding the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST

The flagship 121 engine returns on all three models, adding extra displacement and variable valve timing to the standard 117 mill spec’d on the base Road Glide. The boost in power is significant, with an extra 10 hp and 9 lb.-ft. of torque over the 117 for a peak output of 115 horses and 139 lb.-ft., respectively.

The same goes for the CVO Road Glide’s upgraded suspension, which swaps out the standard dual bending valve forks and emulsion shocks with a 47mm Showa inverted fork and dual preload/rebound adjustable shocks. The dual-disc Brembo brake setup is carried over from the 2024 lineup as well, sporting four-piston radial calipers upfront and a single four-piston caliper in the rear.

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On the tech front, the massive 12.3-inch TFT display is back for 2025, and is powered by H-D’s Skyline OS, which provides infotainment, customizable dash layouts, and integrated navigation. The Road Glide also retains its full suite of electronic rider aids which includes lean-sensitive braking and traction control as well as selectable ride modes with maps for Road, Sport, Rain, and Custom settings.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a CVO touring bike without a serious stereo, and the Road Glide doesn’t disappoint with full Rockford Fosgate Stage II audio. This system utilizes a four-channel amp to split 500 watts of power between the integrated fairing and saddlebag speakers.

The 2025 CVO Road Glide has a confirmed starting MSRP of $45,999, which marks a $1,500 increase over last year’s offerings. The new models are available in dealerships now.