There was a time when Harley-Davidson meant chrome-soaked cruisers, long forks, and the kind of slow, rumbling power that made you feel like you owned the road, not just rode on it. This? This is something else. The 2025 CVO Road Glide RR is a fire-breathing, race-bred machine that trades nostalgia for raw speed. It’s a bagger that doesn’t just roll up to the party—it kicks the door in, revs to 6,500 RPM, and dares anyone to keep up. And with a price tag of $110,000, it’s not exactly an impulse buy.
Throwing a leg over this thing, you’re not sitting on a Harley, you’re plugging into a Harley. The Screamin’ Eagle 131 V-twin doesn’t just purr—it snarls. With a displacement of 2,147cc, it cranks out 153 horsepower at 5,750 RPM and 150 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 RPM. These aren’t just big numbers for a Harley; they’re big numbers, period. It’s the same engine Harley’s Factory Racing Team uses in its competition Road Glides, except this one comes with a license plate. The engine bay is a playground of Stage IV race-ready components—high-capacity camshaft bearing, high-performance valve springs, an upgraded oil pump—all designed to squeeze every ounce of power out of those massive cylinders.
Designer: Harley-Davidson
But brute force means nothing without control. That’s where the engineering flex really starts to shine. The aluminum swingarm isn’t just a redesign; it’s a complete overhaul—lighter, stiffer, and carved from a single billet of aluminum to trim excess weight. The suspension setup? Pure performance. A 43mm inverted front fork and dual outboard Öhlins rear shocks mean this bagger isn’t just going to lean—it’s going to attack corners. Brembo GP4-RX CNC calipers clamp down on floating T-Drive rotors, bringing the whole beast to a halt with authority.
Of course, Harley had to let it breathe properly. The Akrapovič titanium exhaust isn’t just for show; it shaves 10 pounds off the weight while making sure the engine can exhale without restriction. The 2-to-1 header design optimizes airflow, giving it that deep, aggressive bark that lets everyone know this isn’t just another big twin. The whole powertrain package feels like a direct translation from the track, built for riders who want something that can do more than just look good in a parking lot.
The way you interact with the bike has been completely rethought, too. The moto-style handlebar sits on a six-inch riser, pulling you forward into a more aggressive stance. Mid-mount foot controls lift the ride height, giving it the lean angles needed to carve through corners like a sportbike. And then there’s the seat—a race-inspired solo design with a padded pommel that grips your inner thigh and a raised rear bolster that locks you in place when you grab a fistful of throttle. You’re not lounging here—you’re engaged.
Aesthetically, Harley didn’t just throw some go-fast parts on a bagger and call it a day. This thing looks like it came straight from the racetrack. The livery pulls directly from Harley’s King of the Baggers racing team—deep orange hues melting into a black carbon fiber weave that dominates the bodywork. White Screamin’ Eagle graphics slice through the design, making it clear this bike wasn’t built for subtlety.
And for those who like a little high-tech luxury with their high-performance machines, Harley didn’t forget the extras. A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system runs the Skyline OS, complete with Apple CarPlay integration. The Rockford Fosgate Stage III audio system pumps out 500 watts through 6.5-inch, three-way speakers, because why shouldn’t a race bike also have concert-level sound?
Years ago, the idea of a bagger tearing up racetracks would’ve been absurd. These were bikes built for long highway hauls, not knee-dragging corner attacks. But times change, and so do expectations. The CVO Road Glide RR is proof that Harley isn’t just coasting on legacy—it’s redefining what its bikes can be.
That $110,000 price tag? It ensures exclusivity—only 131 of these will ever be built. But beyond the money, it’s about who this bike is for. It’s not for the casual Sunday rider. It’s for the ones who see a bagger and think, Yeah, but what if it could fly?
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