Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glidestacks up against the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra GlideHarley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom
Model year20132013
Price$37,599$32,999
Engine1803 cc1803 cc
Torque160 Nm165 Nm
Weight403 kg367 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-pistonDouble disc. 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc. 2-piston
Tires130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16 130/60-B19 / 180/55-B18

Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide and the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide brings its published horsepower in a 403 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom counters with its own power figure at 367 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Custom has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: