Harley-Davidson CVO Softail vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1690 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	18.9 L	22.7 L
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	9.7:1
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Air Cooling
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Bore X Stroke	101.6 mm x 111.1 mm	98.42 mm x 112 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Twin Cam 103B, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled	High Output Twin Cam 103 With Integrated Oil Cooler, Air-Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 2 Exhaust	2 into 1 Exhaust
Emission Control	Cataltic Converter	Cataltic Converter
Clutch Type	Manual	Manual
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	2
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive

View All

Dimension

Kerb Weight	356 kg	385 kg
Dry Weight	340 kg	369 kg
Length	2430 mm	2430 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	4.0 L	4.0 L
Wheelbase	1630 mm	1625 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	135 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2

View All

Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	CDI	CDI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12V

12V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Twin Sided Swing Arm	Twin Sided Swing Arm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	130/60 R19
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	180/65 R16
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R16
Front Wheel Size	R16	R19

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Cruise Cruise
Advanced Safety Features	Smart Security System Smart Security System	Smart Security System Smart Security System
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes

View All

Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	optional optional	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes

View All

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Swing Arm Swing Arm	Swing Arm Swing Arm
Body Frame Material	Mild Steel Mild Steel	Mild Steel Mild Steel
Side Wings	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	No
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Low-Slung Low-Slung

View All

Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Reflector Reflector

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Additional Features	Windscreen Windscreen	Infotainment System Infotainment System
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes