All 2016 CVO models feature new paint, tire pressure monitoring technology, 90-degree valve stem for easy tire inflation, LED front turn signals, integrated fobs that combine security and power locking, reduced-width primary housing and derby cover and sound systems that you can hear coming two days before the rider leaves home!
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FLHTKSE CVO Limited - "for road enthusiasts who want it all say Harley. "This premium motorcycle is the pinnacle of ultimate custom comfort, luxury and style, and features the entire range of Project Rushmore enhancements". At $39,999 MSRP I think I'd want several dozen sq ft of Mount Rushmore thrown in! |
Trumpeting their top of the range offer, Harley describe their 2016 CVO line-up as offering "Bold paint, potent power and exclusive prestige" that soars to "even higher levels in 2016 as Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations presents its latest collection of three limited-production factory-custom motorcycles, each a hand-crafted masterpiece intended to push the boundaries of motorcycle luxury, performance and technology.
Described as being "Loaded for the long-haul aficionado" the 2016 CVO Limited model features "an all-new paint scheme and new tank badges. Offering outstanding aerodynamics for rider and passenger, the 2016 CVO Road Glide Ultra motorcycle is available in three new paint color combinations with revised comfort and technical features.
"The sonic capability of the 2016 CVO Street Glide model is matched only by its mind-blowing performance on the street, and the ultimate hot-rod bagger is back with four outrageous new color options.
Brian Nelson, Harley-Davidson Principal Stylist, is quoted as saying that “Each year we work to make the new CVO motorcycles even more exclusive with content not available on a regular-production Harley-Davidson, along with an extreme level of attention to detail in design and finish. The goal is to create motorcycles that are visually exciting and thrilling to ride. Some CVO bikes make a wild statement, others express premium exclusivity, but they are all special motorcycles.”
Harley-Davidson go on to say that their CVO motorcycles are "engineered and customized using exclusive components and paint treatments combined with numerous items from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories. The CVO program is often used to introduce new technologies, custom components and paint and graphic techniques before they are offered as original equipment or accessories.
"Technical features"
In addition to the paint, graphics and styling the 2016 CVOs do in fact have some new "technical features" making their debut, three of them in fact.
A Tire Pressure Monitoring System is integrated into the valve stem on each wheel to monitor front and rear tire pressures and provide a warning of "lower-than-optimal" pressure. "Tire pressure can be viewed anytime through the odometer or on the info screen of the BOOM! Box infotainment system" with pop-up warning alert screen.
Secondly, a new integrated key fob combines the functions of the electric luggage locking system and the proximity-activated security system, conveniently replacing two previous fobs with a single device.
Finally new LED front turn signals combine modern style and long bulb life with increased light intensity for enhanced "conspicuity" - which in English means they are brighter!
Drivetrain
Those are the "new technical features" - apparently the drivetrain characteristics are either not technical, or not new. "The 2016 CVO Limited, CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide Ultra are exclusively powered by the Screamin’ Eagle Twin-Cooled Twin Cam 110 engine with a combination of air-cooled and precision liquid-cooling strategies to maintain peak performance under the most demanding loads and riding conditions. " So there is something other than paint, decals and styling that makes them "loaded for the long-haul aficionado after all!
"All models are equipped with the Assist & Slip Clutch Pack that provides a slip feature on downshifts to reduce loading of the driveline, and hydraulic clutch actuation to reduce lever effort and maintenance. All Harley-Davidson CVO models are factory-equipped with electronic cruise control, Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS, keyless ignition and the H-D Factory Security System, and an indoor/outdoor storage cover with the CVO logo. New for 2016, a narrow-profile primary cover and derby cover on all three models improves rider leg clearance, allowing many riders a more firm-footed stance on the ground.
CVO Limited
The 2016 CVO Limited is said to offer "the ultimate in refined touring luxury ... in a new paint scheme that flows from front to rear and incorporates new tank badges. New styling details include a color-matched splitstream vent in the batwing fairing, replacing the previous black vent. A new color-matched bezel for the wrap-around lighting on the Tour-Pak® luggage replaces the previous black bezel.
"A new super-premium cover material for the rider and passenger seating surfaces combines vinyl and perforated leather for improved comfort. Refined by Project Rushmore, the CVO Limited is equipped with Daymaker LED lighting, Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS, and the color touchscreen BOOM! Box 6.5 GT infotainment system with 3D GPS and 6.5-inch BOOM! Bagger speakers with 75-watt-per-channel amplification.
"The Airflow Collection combines black rubber and brilliant chrome highlights on heated hand grips, the brake pedal pad and shifter peg and rider and passenger floorboards. Premium removable luggage liners, back-lit hand control and dash switches and a high-output charging system are also standard equipment. The CVO Limited rolls on polished-chrome Slicer custom wheels."
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FLTRUSE CVO Road Glide Ultra - at $40,229 list this is the most expensive stock motorcycle on Harley's books for 2016. For the equivalent of 5.87 Street 500s you get "unsurpassed luxury, comfort and style ... with added world-class aero comfort, enhanced ergonomics, and advanced reflective optic LED lighting." |
CVO Road Glide
The 2016 CVO Road Glide Ultra is said to have been "Wind-tunnel tested to deliver outstanding aerodynamic performance for rider and passenger. The distinctive frame-mounted, shark-nose fairing of the CVO Road Glide Ultra motorcycle features triple splitstream vents and a 13.5-inch touring windshield to virtually eliminate head buffeting. An exclusive 1.25-inch diameter chrome handlebar offers more pullback and height to position the rider for optimal control and long-haul comfort.
"Touring comfort is further enhanced by improved seat and backrest shapes and foam density for rider and passenger. A new color-matched bezel for the wrap-around lighting on the Tour-Pak replaces the previous black bezel. The fairing is equipped with brilliant Dual Daymaker Reflector LED headlamps. The color-matched inner fairing holds a color touchscreen BOOM! Box 6.5 GT infotainment system with 3D GPS and 6.5-inch BOOM! Bagger speakers with 75-watt-per-channel amplification.
"The influence of Project RUSHMORE includes Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS, One-Touch design latches, and stout 49mm forks. A dual-control heated seat, polished chrome Slicer custom wheels, premium removable luggage liners, back-lit hand control and dash switches and a high-output charging system are also standard equipment.
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| FLHXSE CVO Street Glide - if a $36,799 motorcycle can ever be described as "entry level", then this is it where the three-model top-of-the-line Harley CVOs are concerned. Described by Harley as a "hot rod bagger decked out fender to fender with Premium Boom! Audio sound, infotainment, custom details and mind-blowing paint. Three-way speakers (front and rear), a pair of 300-watt amplifiers, and a custom-tuned equalizer pump out big sound with less distortion." |
CVO Street Glide
The 2016 CVO Street Glide is said to combine "muscular Screamin’ Eagle performance with a premium audio system unmatched for sonic quality in the motorcycle category – a BOOM! Box audio system driving four dual-amped three-way speakers through a pair of 300-watt, four-channel amplifiers, meticulously engineered to deliver extraordinary sound optimized for the motorcycle riding environment.
"A color-matched splitstream fairing vent replaces the previous black vent in the batwing fairing. The CVO Street Glide also features a side-fill fuel tank topped by a slammed console with illuminated CVO logo, extended saddlebags, Airflow Collection accessories from hand grips to muffler caps, a custom CVO seat, Daymaker LED headlamp and aerodynamic Wind Splitter windscreen. Project RUSHMORE features include an iconic Batwing fairing with splitstream vent to reduce head buffeting, Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS, and the BOOM! Box 6.5GT infotainment system with touch screen and GPS.