Harley-Davidson FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTSE CVO Softail ConvertibleHarley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black
Model year20112010
Price$29,599$36,499
Engine1803 cc1803 cc
Torque149 Nm156 Nm
Weight342 kg409 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity5.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16

Harley-Davidson FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible and the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible brings its published horsepower in a 342 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black counters with its own power figure at 409 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE CVO Softail Convertible 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: