These new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models bring advanced technology, enhanced rider comfort, and dynamic performance, all powered by a new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 engine. 

Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President, and CEO of Harley-Davidson, expressed the company’s mission with these new models, stating, “With the all-new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models, our mission is to advance every aspect of the Grand American Touring motorcycling experience. These models set a new standard for Harley-Davidson performance, technology, and style, accelerating the evolution of the world’s most desirable motorcycle brand.”

The iconic design of the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models has been redefined while still retaining the familiar shapes of previous Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring motorcycles.

These models feature fairings with integrated venting and LED signature lighting, trimmed front fender, distinctively styled 6-gallon fuel tank with a side bevel, and saddlebags that harmonise with the fairings and fuel tank. New Combo Cast Laced wheels are made from black machine-cut cast-aluminium rim and laced spokes. 

Performance-wise, the new 121-cubic inch V-Twin Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 features optimised liquid-cooled cylinder heads, a new cooling system, variable valve timing (VVT), a new intake tract, and a performance exhaust system.

High-performance front and rear SHOWA suspension components enhance handling and provide a remarkable improvement in rider comfort, with rear suspension travel increased by 50 per cent. Premium Brembo braking components ensure excellent braking performance and rider confidence.

For added lightness, these models have significantly reduced dry weight, with the Street Glide shedding 31 pounds and the Road Glide losing 35 pounds compared to their predecessors. 

Plus, the new models now offer selectable Ride Modes – Road, Sport, and Rain – allowing riders to electronically control power delivery, engine braking, Cornering-Antilock Braking System (C-ABS), and Cornering-Traction Control System (C-TCS) settings.

In terms of infotainment, the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models introduce an all-new suite of technology powered by the new Skyline OS. Analogue instrumentation is replaced by a 12.3-inch TFT colour touchscreen that offers three distinct view options and is compatible with both Apple and Android devices.

The system also includes Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless device connection and a built-in Bluetooth receiver for wireless headsets. For those who wish to blast tunes, a premium Harley-Davidson Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate Stage II four-speaker audio system is now hooked up to a new 500-watt RMS amplifier.

The new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models will be unveiled to the public in Milwaukee during the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival in July 2023.

Authorised Harley-Davidson dealer showrooms worldwide will have these models available from mid-July.

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The harmonious noise was caused by the first-ever Asia Harley Days festival, organised by Harley-Davidson. The event saw a record attendance of more than 1600 festival goers heralding from all over Asia, including 80 H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) chapters and motorcycle clubs from Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, India, Guam, Shanghai, and Singapore.

This event was not just exclusively for Asian territories, and the event even saw riders coming all the way from Belgium and Australia to join in the festivities.

The two-day moto-music festival, held on November 5th and 6th 2022 at Cha-Am beach, Thailand, provided guests with two nights of exhilarating performances and activities.

These included breath-taking stunt shows and gymkhana, Harley-Davidson test rides and multiple bike competitions. For those who are not able to ride motorcycles, the festival also featured fun games and contests, as well as both English and Thai music concerts performed by renowned bands. There was something for everyone to enjoy!

Asia Harley Days officially kicked off on 5th November with the iconic H.O.G. parade, a convoy exclusively for H.O.G. members and Friends of H.O.G. Before the ride began, a traditional Thai ceremony to pay respect to the 7 Kings of Thailand was held, followed by a massive H.O.G. logo formation.

More than 350 riders assembled at the starting venue of Rajabhakti Park, Hua Hin, to join in the parade and ride to the festival venue at Triple Tree Beach Resort, Cha-Am. The parade was officially flagged off by Lieutenant General Pit Chotisut, Director of Army Tourism Promotion Agency and Major General Somporn Donsingha, Commander of Royal Thai Army Sergeant School, Hua Hin.

The parade was led by Harley-Davidson royalty – Dimitris Raptis, Vice President of Asia Pacific, Harley-Davidson, alongside Sajeev Rajasekharan, Managing Director of Asia Emerging Markets & India, Harley-Davidson. Mr. Nukul Pornsomboonsiri, Mayor of Cha-Am, received the parade and was Guest-of-Honour at the opening ceremony held at Cha-Am Beach.

Aside from the aforementioned festivities, festival attendees enjoyed a range of side activities such as best beard, best tattoo, fashion icon, highest number of Harley-Davidson patches and best slogan contests. Plus, guests could vote for their favourite custom motorcycles at the Custom Kings contest.

The awards for these various contests were handed out on the second day of the festival to much fanfare. This awards ceremony also championed the first-ever Asia Harley Days Hall of Fame recipients, where over 50 select riders and dealer groups were recognised for their contribution and achievement to the Harley-Davidson community.

Missed this? Don’t worry, catch the official wrap-up film on YouTube by clicking on the link here.

Plus, Harley-Davidson has officially announced too that Asia Harley Days will become an annual event from Harley-Davidson in the region. An announcement for the 2023 edition will be made soon, so stay tuned.

To know more about future events and how to participate, you may follow Harley-Davidson Asia’s social media collaterals at:

Facebook: @HarleyDavidsonAsia

Instagram: @HarleyDavidson_Asia

YouTube: Harley-Davidson Asia

Any interested customers who may have queries pertaining to the event too can contact Harley-Davidson here. 

(Photo Credits: Harley-Davidson Asia)

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