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What is a CVO Harley?

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If you’re a rider who likes a little exclusivity in their bike, a Harley Davidson CVO model may be just what you’re looking for.

Keep reading to learn all about CVO motorcycles and whether or not the specs and features really justify the price tags.

What does CVO stand for?

What is a CVO Harley?

Harley-Davidson CVO stands for Custom Vehicle Operations.

CVO models are Harley motorcycles that are part of their factory custom and limited edition lines.

The CVO program started in 1999, and each year, Harley Davidson selects a handful of models to be CVO editions.

CVO vs. Regular Harley Davidsons

This is a common question people ask when they start to think about buying a CVO.

What is really the difference between a CVO and a regular model.

The limited number produced and the exclusive features and upgrades are really what set them apart.

With a CVO, you’re getting more of a custom ride that will be unique to a limited number of owners each release.

A regular Harley will come with the standard styling, features, and specs.

Is a CVO Model Harley Worth the Money?

CVO Harleys are quite a bit more expensive than their standard model counterparts. Whether it’s worth it or not depends on how much money you have to spend and how much you like the bike.

Since they are limited, you will wind up with a unique machine.

CVO models go beyond just appearance upgrades and include some performance upgrades as well.

Some typical upgrades you’ll find on CVOs models include:

  • Hand-painted and custom paint jobs and colors.
  • Unique details and accessories.
  • Higher quality leather and finishings.
  • More chrome finishes.
  • Larger engines.
  • GPS navigation and music systems.

How much is a CVO Harley?

If you want to buy a CVO model, expect to spend anywhere from $12,000 to $20,000 more than the standard model.

Harley Davidson CVO Model History

Here’s a quick timeline of the CVO model history from Harley Davidson motorcycles:

  1. 1999
    • FXR2
    • FXR3
  2. 2000
    • FXR4
    • Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide
  3. 2001
    • FXDWG2
    • Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide
  4. 2002
    • FXDWG3
    • Screamin’ Eagle Road King
  5. 2003
    • Screamin’ Eagle Deuce
    • Screamin’ Eagle Road Kind
  6. 2004
    • Screamin’ Eagle Duece
    • Screamin’ Eagle Electra Glide
  7. 2005
    • Screamin’ Eagle Electra Glide
    • Screamin’ Eagle Fat Boy
    • Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod
  8. 2006
    • Screamin’ Eagle Fat Boy
    • Screamin’ Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide
    • Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod
    • Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod Destroyer
  9. 2007
    • Screamin’ Eagle Dyna
    • Screamin’ Eagle Road King
    • Screamin’ Eagle Softail Springer
    • Screamin’ Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide
  10. 2008
    • Screamin’ Eagle Dyna
    • Screamin’ Eagle Road King
    • Screamin’ Eagle Softail Springer
    • Screamin’ Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide
  11. 2009
    • CVO Dyna Fat Boy
    • CVO Road Glide
    • CVO Softail Springer
    • CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
  12. 2010
    • CVO Fat Bob
    • CVO Softail Convertible
    • CVO Street Glide
    • CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
    • CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Dark Side Limited Edition
  13. 2011
    • CVO Road Glide Ultra
    • CVO Softail Convertible
    • CVO Street Glide
    • CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
  14. 2012
    • CVO Road Glide Custom
    • CVO Softail Convertible
    • CVO Street Glide
    • CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
  15. 2013
    • CVO Breakout
    • CVO Road King
    • CVO Road Glide Custom
    • CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
  16. 2014
    • CVO Breakout
    • CVO Road King
    • CVO Softail Deluxe
    • CVO Ultra Limited Electra Glide
  17. 2015
    • CVO Limited
    • CVO Road Glide
    • CVO Softail Deluxe
    • CVO Street Glide
  18. 2016
    • CVO Pro Street Breakout
    • CVO Road Glide Ultra
    • CVO Street Glide
    • CVO Ultra Limited
  19. 2017
    • CVO Pro Street Breakout
    • CVO Street Glide
    • CVO Ultra Limited
  20. 2018
    • CVO Road Glide
    • CVO Street Glide
    • CVO Ultra Limited
  21. 2019
    • CVO Limited
    • CVO Road Glide
    • CVO Street Glide
  22. 2020
    • CVO Limited
    • CVO Road Glide
    • CVO Street Glide
    • CVO Tri Glide
  23. 2021
    • CVO Limited
    • CVO Road Glide
    • CVO Street Glide
    • CVO Tri Glide

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