2016 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Ultra — Short Overview
The 2016 CVO Road Glide Ultra is Harley-Davidson’s top-tier, fully loaded touring machine, built under the Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) line for riders who want maximum comfort, power, and premium finishes.
? Key Highlights
Engine: Powered by the Twin Cam 110™ (1801–1804 cc) V-Twin, delivering strong torque and classic Harley rumble.
Category: Full-dressed touring motorcycle with a frame-mounted shark-nose fairing for stability at highway speeds.
Premium CVO Features:
Exclusive high-end paint and chrome
Ventilator performance intake
Top-tier audio and electronics
Luxury touring seat and full luggage setup
Transmission: 6-speed Cruise Drive gearbox with belt final drive.
Weight: Around 930–968 lbs depending on wet/dry measurement.
Fuel Economy: Approx. 42 mpg.
MSRP when new: $40,299.
?? What It’s Built For
Long-distance comfort, highway stability, and premium touring performance with all the bells and whistles Harley could pack into a bike in 2016.
Information
Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Ultra Year 2016 Category Touring Engine and transmission Displacement 1801.0 ccm (109.90 cubic inches) Engine type V2, four-stroke Power 97.9 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 5000 RPM Torque 156.0 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft.lbs) @ 3250 RPM Compression 9.2:1 Bore x stroke 101.6 x 111.1 mm (4.0 x 4.4 inches) Fuel system Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) Lubrication system Dry sump Cooling system Oil & air Gearbox 6-speed Transmission type Belt (final drive) Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath Driveline Chain, 34/46 ratio primary drive Fuel consumption 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) Greenhouse gases 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) Exhaust system Chrome dual exhaust with 4 in. touring mufflers and touring muffler shields Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels Rake (fork angle) 26.0° Trail 170 mm (6.7 inches) Front suspension Telescopic fork Rear suspension Twin shocks Front tire 130/80-17 Rear tire 180/65-16 Front brakes Double disc. ABS. 4-piston Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. 4-piston Wheels Mirror Chrome Slicer Custom Wheel
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI); Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country.
Chain, 34/46 ratio
9.593
6.65
4.938
4.0
3.407
2.875
Chrome dual exhaust with 4 in. touring mufflers and touring muffler shields
Mirror Chrome Slicer Custom Wheel; Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
Mirror Chrome Slicer Custom Wheel
32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear
J1349
115.1 ft-lb; Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
3,750
31.9
31.8
41 mpg
High beam, neutral, running lights, turn signals, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, cruise control, speakers, accessory, security system, 6-speed, low fuel warning, ABS. North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren.
New gauges: 10% larger speedometer and tachometer with 68% wider numbers; 28% larger fuel and volt gauges with 30% wider numbers; display features odometer, trip A, trip B, range to empty, and gear indicator; and larger telltale indicators