2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Review | First Ride
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2019
- What we’re looking at here is the coolest version of America’s most popular large-displacement motorcycle, Harley-Davidson’s batwinged juggernaut, the Street Glide. It’s been a top seller since it debuted in 2006 as a chopped and pared-down touring bike, and its charm to V-twin cruiser enthusiasts never seems to fade. You’ll see more batwing fairings in Sturgis than you’ll see bats in Austin, Texas.
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Baggers like the Street Glide have become the new "customs"-platforms for personalization like paint, sound systems, and high-end finish detailing. Harley's Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) allows well-heeled aficionados to short-cut the process and buy a hot-rod bagger straight off the showroom floor.
According to H-D's PR flacks, the CVO Street Glide "is a pavement-hugging, premium hot-rod bagger that combines muscular performance, insane custom detailing, and an outrageous audio system." Other than the hyperbolic adjectives, we're happy to report that statement is mostly accurate.
2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Horsepower And Engine
The latest CVO Street Glide boasts the 117ci Milwaukee-Eight, an engine only available in CVO models and the biggest factory-installed engine available from the MoCo. With a hulking 1,923cc of brawn, torque is king, rated by H-D at 125 pound-feet of max twist.
The 117 is a magnificent cruiser engine, with gobs of torque available at a whim, regardless of rpm. Bonus points for throwing less heat on a rider than Indian's also-burly Thunder Stroke motor. Clutch action is remarkably light, and swapping gears is quite smooth. Downshifts are eased by Harley's new drag-torque slip control, which handily raises engine revs when the electronics sense an excess of load through the driveline.
2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Electronics Package
This electronic slipper clutch of sorts is part of the H-D's Reflex Defensive Rider Systems (RDRS), which includes a cornering linked braking system, cornering ABS, traction control, and a hill-holding function. RDRS is standard equipment on CVO models and is available as an option on H-D's touring models.
More standard technology is found in the H-D Connect service that links CVOs to smartphones to monitor bike stats or be alerted to tampering. A Bluetooth helmet headset is also delivered with the CVOs, and this links to the stellar Boom! Box GTS infotainment system, which is as good as moto audio gets. The instrumentation is attractive, but some of the smaller numerals are difficult to read.
2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Handling And Brakes
This top-line Street Glide handles with the relative ease SGs have become known for, responding like a machine that weighs much less than its 866-pound ready-to-ride mass (with its 6.0-gallon fuel tank full) might suggest. A relatively short wheelbase ensures easy handling in urban environments, and it can be hustled through twisty roads with an alacrity that can surprise riders of sportier motorbikes. It’s very nearly flickable, able to be precisely cranked to its 31/32-degree (left/right) lean angles with confidence.
Riders desiring greater lean angles have the option of fitting the longer rear dampers as equipped on the Electra Glide Ultra, which increases available angles of dangle a few degrees and extends rear suspension travel from 2.2 to 3.0 inches. The vast majority of SG customers, however, prefer the slammed look.
Brakes are another strong point of the Street Glide, boasting Brembo four-piston calipers front and rear. The linked function operates only above 25 mph to eliminate unexpected brake applications at low speeds while operating seamlessly at higher velocities.
2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Storage Capacity
As a stripped-down touring bike, the Street Glide's luggage capacity is limited to the saddlebags that offer 2.4 cubic feet of capacity. A popular way to expand touring capabilities is to purchase H-D's "four-point docking kit" (hardware mostly hidden) that enables adding items such as a detachable Tour-Pak and sissy bar/backrest options.
Touring riders will bemoan the Street Glide’s modest cargo room and its diminutive rear suspension travel, but both those aspects are a significant part of the SG’s appeal for riders who use their bikes mostly locally.
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He lost me when he said air cool at 1:03 it's 2020 for christ sake also 40Gs when their are so many cool bikes out there for half that.
Yes but you get what you paid for.
BigBwoyTing sorry but none cooler than a harley and if there were then they would out sell it right?? But they dont..
Their top of the line CVO bike starts at $48,000. It’s getting crazy, or been crazy
Best footage yet of the streetglide, the outside view of the bike is awesome, you can appreciate the beauty of it. I’m tired of seeing streetglide videos that are only from the dash view. Beautiful bike, great video. Thank you.
Be the "leader of the pack" for 40k..Think I'll hide back in the pack with a pocket full of cash..
Michael Smith Smith Drinks are on you!
😂😂😂
Beautiful bike, and best video footage yet, thanks for the great shots.
Is it $17k better than the motorcycle it was based on?
No
Yep
Exactly!
Sadly no and also you can bargain for a brand new Street glide with all the goodies OTD for half of the price
That's a lot of extra coin for 3 more cubic inches and some upgrades
For 40 grand you could have 3 cool bikes.
In Harley tradition those front brakes are way undersized for the mass of the bike. I hear they have upgraded the pads though, going to sintered walnut rather than the traditional pine.
My favourite comment this month. 👍
Kevin is the best host. Beautiful bike, crazy expensive. They're still plenty of people willing to shell out that kind of cash for an HD. That doesn't include me, but HD has a whole marketing department who's job is to figure out just how much absurd money they can charge for these bikes. I bet their research says 40k is still not the limit of what some of their customers are willing to pay.
You guys wanna hear something stupid:
in my country, a bike like that costs over 100.000$. And they call us the happiest People in the world! As a biker i disagree!!
best regards from Denmark.
Why?
Don't worry, even at what it costs in the US it's still a fucking rip off.
Philip P. Probably because of noise-regulations and/or emission Taxes... denmark is ruled by leftist so no wonder
Christian, I could not believe my eyes when I first went into CAPS in Copenhagen a few years ago (I think they are now in Roskilde). However the bigger issue from my last visit to DK was the talk that the Government was going to look at reducing the tax on these bikes. Good news for someone buying one if the tax is reduced but bad news for someone that might buy one before the tax reduction. If they do decide to reduce the tax they really need to look at how it would effect the used bike market. I mean no one is going to buy a second hand bike if they can buy a new one cheaper. Cheers from Australia.
@@patw9175 bruh compared to Asian/European prices, it's a fuckin bargain.
And then they wonder why Harley sales are down more than 8%
All m/c manufacturer sales are down.
I'm a die hard sportsbike fan but there is just something about the Street Glide that is so badass looking
I agree. They are great rides. I still prefer the road Glide tho just because literally everyone has a street glide. Lol
@@christopherthrash6291 Buy want you want and don't buy something because other's aren't buying it. Why would it matter?
I haven't seen Kevin do a review in a while. Good to see him back . I enjoy his review.
Is it leaving behind traise of oil.. what did Harley Davidson changed in the engeen? Thanks
glad to see you again !!!!
$43,000 was enough motivation for me to look at other brands. Opened my eyes. I have owned 6 Harley’s number 7 is not in my future. I stuck with them because they built their bikes in America. They are building bikes in India now. I no longer feel obligated to buy from them. Good luck Harley.
Geno same. Well, owned 5 but my next won’t be a harley probably an adv bike or indian
To be honest, all bikes sold in America are made in America. At least for now.
Duke, good to see you back. HD, whatever!
Agreed! It's great to see Kevin Duke riding on RUclips again.
He act to overly excited about this review maybe it was just me
I do like where CVO’s have gone recently, restraining the use of flashy paint and chrome and focusing on details and design.
$40,000!?!
The seat is so low my knees are above the gas tank at 6'3". The stock rear shocks are horrible. You can't take the bags off without it looking unsightly. What's the deal with that?
The 2020 Street Glide Special is about 15K less which is practically the same bike except for four upgraded speakers, three cubic inch displacement and a couple of cheesy decals!
work of art
My 17 Street glide special with S&S cam kit,high volume oil pump,exhaust,Digital gauges,suspension upgrade and stereo....will walk by this thing 😬
You use your motorcycle for bar hopping? 🤔
That's what these are for 😂
Truth Hurts I use my feet
This is a pretty expensive bar hopper
Wow, I can ride at the front of the pack, from bar to bar.... Do I also get a black t-shirt with a ton of orange and white graphics from some “unicorn” Harley dealer that will also set me apart from the rest of the pack.
Harley Davidson and their dealer networks, selling you a lifestyle and an image without the need to really enjoy riding.
Exactly
Sin Nombre, Hahahaha, with this bike you nan dress up like a rich pirate. A VERY rich pirate.
Na, shirts extra
Hahahahahhahahahahanahahanaa
Your laughter only entices me to buy an FJR even more, stop it!
how tall are you?
Whit kind of technology does it have that costed 40k cuz my 10k mt09 has 3 power modes and trction control and if i was in america i wud wana support HD but at these prices id support my family instead
It didn't make it into the video, but the 2020 CVOs now have a Bosch 6-axis IMU that delivers traction control, cornering ABS and hill-hold control. Still won't outrun your MT09, tho!
Nobody has mentioned that it looks like a refrigerator. And I suspect that it handles like one also.
40K WOW!
........and now for the 'More money than brains' category we have a CVO by Harley Davidson.
I saw one of these at my local dealer. It is one sweet machine. That price tag though....
Thank God I bought a road king.
40k!!!! Harley really are putting a gun to their own heads! Especially considering the bikes that Indian and other brands are making. Crazy, absolutely crazy.
What is the name of this music
Really nice bike, out of my price range but still nice. I am thinking about getting an old Kawasaki Nomad because it is closer to what I can afford but doesn't mean this isn't cool. The people that can afford this are not going to miss the $40K anyway
My only dream STREET GLIDE
The buyers pool for this is shrinking every year.
Harley is in serious trouble.
Hardly
Nice Ride ... So for that 40k did it come with that Jacket and helmet your wearing too. hehe.
Music name ?
wait, what channel is this again?
Not to sure about bike prices in the States. Probably a lot cheaper then in the Netherlands. I am guessing 40k gets you like an Aprillia RSV4 1100 factory and a Triumph Street Triple RS. Totally different bikes. But still, let that sink in for a moment.
What's up with the sound? :/
Classic Harley. The main selling points of their 40k bike is to be "alpha" and "ahead of the crowd"...
For the people saying the Harley Davidson is to expensive... Some people stay at the holiday inn express and some the waldorf Astoria... both had a place to stay last night but one was at the Astoria... lol 😋
More of those thing are sold in "Amurica" is because u dont make exports to other countries. Even if u did, it costs 2 to 3 times more than the price in USA.
How much is this
More than my relatively new Chrysler Town and Country and my Ford F150 lariat combined in value.
A Brand New Harley CVO cost USD $100, 000 +- in Vietnam. Prices of these become ridiculously unaffordable due to the VAT (Foreign Vehicle Importation Taxes). These bikes are only for the rich now. You cant blame the Price/ Local Gov here, as the base prices of these cost USD $40,000 already in the US without the tariffs.
I wish in my country SG as cheap as that 😭 fyi its over $150.000 in indonesia....
Beautiful bike but 40k for any motorcycle is a lot ... Even if I had it to spend
It's around $80k + taxes here in Manila 💔
Yes, but is that in Philippine Peso, or US dollars? The current exchange rate is a little over 47 PHP for 1 USD.
Please upgrade your microphone.. nice video but the mic killed it
You’re afraid to say anything less than wonderful about that bike .....
For the man with a Prince Albert but wants to show it off.
The Duke is back!
Wow, it looks tremendous and not being adverse to paying for quality i would very much consider HD for next bike however with a 30 degree lean angle and the different roads in UK and Europe this would have to be a 2nd bike with makes the $40k or £33k (starting retail price in UK) pretty steep. You understand that HD are are pricing this for the top of the market, but there doesn't seem to be as much thought put into the lower end of the pyramid. If HD are trying to extend their customer base, (younger and more countries, globally) perhaps they should pay more attention to the lower end of the range or maybe getting the LiveWire issues sorted? Too soon?
You don't pay for quality. You pay for a thirty years old air-cooled engine and some pieces of metal. That's it
@@damianoaneddaangioy8380 Yeah, cause of their demise? Trading on brand and reputation rather than moving with the times perhaps.
You aren't paying for quality, though. You're paying for a paint job and a brand. It's not as if the CVO has all billet components or they are all made from carbon fiber or aluminium. Why would anyone buy the LiveWire? It's not half as good as its price.
@@robertp457 Granted, my point about the LiveWire was that when HD try and do something different and new they seem to struggle. Hence the LiveWire production being ceased due to problems with charging.
I think we have come to a consensus here... Most of us like the bike but HATE the price. Yeah, yeah, I realize that there are different flavors of Street Glide that are much more affordable. I would not waste my money on this thing even if I could afford it. It's just not worth 40K or more. Anyone who gets suckered into buying this thing is basically just showing off. And that's fine I guess. Until I jump on any one of my bikes and make that one look silly. But hey, I get it. If ya want to strut, this is the bike to do it on.
still has Showa front forks from like 1971
Came for a review but got an ad instead
The bloody panniers are an optical illusion, make it look so long...
What do you think the generic rock music is adding to this video? You’ve already got boomer bait in the bike itself.
Perfect for the pretentious Wild Hogs!
Love harley but 40k is alot
Of money
Looks like a nice bike but not $40,000 nice. They took a $17,000 motorcycle and jacked it up the price a little more than double.
it’s the american version of a GS, for ppl with the dough 💰
lol, hardley
Basically 15-20 grand for a paint job. No thank you! I would be embarrassed to show up for a ride with one of these.
It is sure getting that way isnt it
Yo what's sup can a 2020 Road Glide get a lil love on this channel?
Alfa riders lmao
40k for a simple v twin. i paid 54k for my 17' 4x4 power stroke. A fool and their money part quickly.
$40,000 and tack on another $5,000 in upgrades
40k? what the actual fk.
I’m 60 years old and been riding since 16. I have a 06 Fatboy and found Harley’s are the worst bikes I have ever ridden. They are heavy, slow and handle like shit. 40K is insane for a bike that is only good to sit in your garage and polish. I have a Suzuki 1250 Bandit that is a joy to ride and pulls like a tractor.
Lieutenant E, yeah but your Bandit doesn’t look as good when you’re bar hopping or...dressed up like a Pirate.
Michael Schroeder
At this point in life I only care about handling and comfort , not looks. Oh and the speed and power are nice.
Nice bike but unjustifiably expensive
For that kind of money you could buy a real nice bike and lots of expensive accessories and you would still have money left.
It's called a street glide because it looks like a boat.
Yaaaaaaa you lost me after $40k
Peace out chief
I can go buy a nice used sports car for that money, and still have enough to go buy a really nice new motorcycle for the price of this thing... Sorry im not impressed not even slightly. When a motorcycle starts to cost more than large amounts of new cars then the price is no longer worth the product... Is the frame made of titanium or something?! Why the hell does it cost so much.... Still a aircooled V Twin and imo doesnt stand out much more than many other bikes in the category. The paint on the bike in the video doesnt even seem that special just kind of a standard looking gray. Could you imagine how much it would cost to fix a dent or scratch on the side bags from a moron in the parking lot who bumps your bike!? With a 40k price tag the saddle bags alone must be $5k lmao.
$15000 option for a CVO, no.
Interesting commercial
Harleys are really expensive and people whinge about the price but yet they boycott Harley when they wanted to move production overseas. If the quality stays the same but the price goes down then I'm all for it. Harley is on a verge of dying with little sales and little interest from younger generations.
Because "younger generations" don't see the appeal in an air cooled dinosaur that costs double from what you get in a Japanese or even European bike.
The younger generations aren't retarded and are not willing to shell out 2-3x the money for mechinically deficient nostalgia.
40,000?? And he stresses the finishing detail. It’s GOOD, but not OUTSTANDING. If you gave me 5 days and a thousand dollars I’d be able to replicate that “finish quality” at home no problem.
Has Harley Bashing become a Religion? Granted Harley sales are down. So are motorcycle sales in general. I must say $40,000 is a lot of money for a bike. That said, someone will buy it and love it. They could care less what anyone thinks. Harley Davidson has been going out of business for the last 50 years. So I have heard.
@@hobman Ok, I'll go down your road. And?
Beautiful but overpriced vs competitors.
They need to cut the price by 1/2 to sell these. You can only spot one bc HD executives live in the LaLa Land, out of touch!!!
Oh my fucking God. Get the FUCK outta here with that price!?!!?!?
THIS is a shame, i dont even like HD, i hate HD. but anyway come on "
Motorcyclist Magazine" Not even a sound from the engine, and its a HD its all about sound no?
40 K bar hopping bike ..😂
No thanks ... I want a real bike 👆
Heres a quote from a friend:
People keep complaining these bikes are expensive.
Harley got what they want: viral.
Who cares about those peasant who cant afford Harley, they can go buy a Honda.
"I serve the rich and the deservings"
there is a price and brand for everything
Dont pay Honda price and expect Harley.
Pay amateur pricing expect professional price.
Those are sour grapes people who cant afford and complain. Really. No point.
I think harley purposely want to create a distinction.
They dont want any tom dick or harry be able to afford a Harley high end product.
Have you ever wondered how come we never see harley with food panda or grab food delivery (In Singapore)?
But BMW GS, Ducati, all have delivery rider (In Singapore).
They dont want their brand to be associated with *Peasant*
Be all sour grape you want. tThe truth is that harley is still going to survive and serve the top elite, rich population.
Why do I need to care about you peasants who can only afford Honda but want to buy a Harley.
Haters gonna hate but Harley still win in the end. Becoz of the viral. People *notice* the product.
Say for all you care , i want publicity and i get it. I Win,
I have the *last* laugh.
This is the Sad Truth. Painful Truth.
LMAO
I can buy a 4 year old fb6 deluxe for 8k that will eat its lunch...
Overpriced.....
Got be pretty most just sit in the garage not ridden.
This simply does not look like should cost $40k. Full stop.
A co worker has one. It's nothing special
Dropped the fairings and added cost, you lost me Harley.
"They're the ones leading the pack." What a bunch of marketing horseshit. People who can afford $40K for a motorcycle aren't motorcycle riders.
Really? So if I have money I don't have the right to be a motorcycle rider? Btw what do you ride? I'm curious to know lol
Mark Sletten ... I’ve got a few motorcycles. One of them a 2019 CVO Limited. They all have there place.
I love Harleys but they are overpriced and gouge you continually every step of the way.
ALPHA riders? HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAAHA how much did harley pay you for this ad?
Traaaash. You'll be regretting the price tag when that underpowered cow gets smoked by a Vespa, then blows out the oil plug.
That's hyperbolic.
@@robertp457 No shit, you thought I was being accurate when I joked about the Vespa? It was to be funny. But seriously - Harleys get stomped by bikes a fourth of their price. And Yes, they do on fact blow oil plugs.
You really dont have a clue if you believe this bike is slow.
@@northrider8628 You really don't have a clue. This bike is slow compared to it's competitors that are more reliable and a fraction of the price. This bike will be in the classified ads for sale by owner within the year, like every other Harley. Quit being a nostalgic fanboi, biatch.
@@northrider8628 I bet you think your Harley is fast. LMFAO
Had a 2010 Harley Ultra Classic. Wanted to love it, but ended up hating it. Not enough brakes for an almost 1000 lbs. "HOG" and only about 70 HP., it was not fun to ride and was boring when you did. I have owned a motorcycle for my entire adult life and always thought a Harley would be cool. It is not, at least the big touring models. Ill pass, even if you gave it to me and I had to keep it.
Bullseye, I also owned Ultras, 01,03,and ,05 Realy liked the 01 best, kept it totaly stock. Totaly different ride which is fine with some people but did not fit my riding style. Before that owned mostly sport and sport touring bikes. Pre 1980. Had a couple Buells which never should have gone away. After watching this I walked out to the garage and still can not justify replacing my current bike for the past nine years a 2010 Kawasaki Concours which has taking me cross country three times plus many other two up trips. Plus I do not have to worry about the leader of the pack approaching me because I can be in the next county ahead if I choose.
@@MyTruckstop That sounds like me also. I Started in the dirty and then sport bikes and sport tourers. I then bought the Harley thinking it would be a great touring machine. Now have a new (2013 I purchased new in 2017) Honda VFR 1200f. It is a sporty sport tourer and the best motorcycle I have ever owned so far.