At the pinnacle of Harley-Davidson® design and performance, find the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO™ Road Glide® and 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide®. Each of these Grand American Touring Bikes earn its place in the Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) lineup with a massive V-twin engine, spectacular technology tailored to the riding experience, and dazzling colors. Compare the similarities and differences between the CVO Road Glide and CVO Street Glide using this research guide created by the team at Freedom Road Harley-Davidson in Branford, CT.
Learn more about each of these special motorcycles individually using our CVO Road Glide review and CVO Street Glide review.
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2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide vs. CVO Street Glide Engine Specs & Powertrain
Because they’re built with the same engine, the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide and 2024 CVO Street Glide offer identical performance specs. Their shared V-twin Milwaukee-Eight® with 121 cubic inches of displacement makes 115 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque for exciting rides and freedom-boosting muscle that stirs your soul. The engine’s also designed with variable valve timing (VVT), which helps contribute to its excellent 45 MPG combined fuel economy rating on either motorcycle.
See the engine specs for the CVO Road Glide and CVO Street Glide in the following chart.
- Engine: Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121
- Engine Bore: 4.075 in.
- Displacement: 121 cu.-in.
- Horsepower: 115 HP
- Torque: 139 lb.-ft.
- Torque RPM: 3,000 RPM
- MPG: 45 combined
- Transmission: Six-speed Cruise Drive®
2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide vs. CVO Street Glide Safety & Technology
Fully loaded with a dynamic infotainment system, premium audio system, and plenty of rider safety enhancements, the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide and 2024 CVO Street Glide are designed to elevate your riding experience.
Both bikes feature a standard 12.3-inch display inside the fairing that runs the dynamic Skyline™ OS (operating system). Use this screen to view digital gauges, all your infotainment needs, and toggle between the selectable ride modes — including a custom mode with the CVO Road Glide and two customizable modes with the CVO Street Glide. Also included is a Rockford Fosgate® Stage II audio system with four speakers and a 500-watt RMS amplifier. Bluetooth® and Apple CarPlay® with both wired or wireless connectivity allow you to send information from your compatible smartphone.
While their headlight design and size are different to match their unique fairing design, both motorcycles come equipped with LED headlights, along with a full LED lighting package. Dual Brembo® brakes on the front wheel and a single Brembo brake on the rear wheel help deliver excellent stopping power.
Standard rider safety enhancements with both bikes include:
- Anti-lock brake system
- Electronic linked braking
- Traction control system
- Drag-torque slip control system
- Vehicle hold control
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Cornering enhanced anti-lock brake system
- Cornering enhanced electronic linked braking
- Cornering enhanced traction control system
- Cornering drag-torque slip control system
2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide vs. CVO Street Glide Dimensions
While they’re nearly identical in size in many respects, the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide is slightly heavier than the CVO Street Glide. In running order, the CVO Road Glide weighs in at 862 pounds, while the CVO Street Glide is 838 pounds. One of the main contributors to this difference is each bike’s unique fairing. The CVO Road Glide is built with a frame-mounted sharknose fairing, while the CVO Street Glide features a fork-mounted batwing fairing. While the handling and performance with each fairing design come down to what you want from your ride, both fairing options offer exceptional aerodynamics and wind buffeting protection thanks to the advanced computational fluid dynamics modeling used to design them.
Each of these baggers offers dual saddlebags with a similar forward-facing angle and 2.2 cubic feet of luggage space.
Compare the key dimensions for both bikes in the accompanying chart.
| CVO Road Glide |
Model |
CVO Street Glide |
| 94.9 in. |
Length |
94.9 in. |
| 64 in. |
Wheelbase |
64 in. |
| 26 deg. |
Rake |
26 deg. |
| 6.7 in. |
Trail |
6.7 in. |
| 26.7 in. |
Laden Seat Height |
26.7 in. |
| 5.7 in. |
Ground Clearance |
5.5 in. |
| 2.2 cu.-ft. |
Luggage Capacity |
2.2 cu.-ft. |
| 825 / 862 lbs. |
Weight (As Shipped/In Running Order) |
800 / 838 lbs. |
2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide vs. CVO Street Glide Pricing
The starting price for the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide and 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide places them on equal footing — both bikes start at $44,499 MSRP* with the color-shifting Copperhead paint. For an additional cost, you can get either bike with Legendary Orange paint with Raven Metallic and Atlas Silver accenting.
*Prices listed are the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for base models. Options such as color are available at additional cost. Prices exclude tax, title, licensing, registration fees, destination charges, surcharges (attributable to raw materials costs in the product supply chain), added accessories, and additional dealer charges, if any, and are subject to change. Harley-Davidson reimburses dealers for performing manufacturer-specified pre-delivery inspection and setup tasks. Dealer prices may vary.
Visit Freedom Road Harley-Davidson for a Test Ride
Ready to take the next step in your motorcycle research? Stop by Freedom Road Harley-Davidson and compare the similarities and differences between the CVO Road Glide and CVO Street Glide for yourself. Find your favorite bike in our available inventory. Then, use our directions to plan your trip out to see us, and set up a test ride at our dealership in Branford, CT, to see how you like the way each bike handles on the road.
Looking for more information about one or both bikes? Call or text one of our Harley pros at (203) 315-4759.
