How Much Power Does the 2024 Harley CVO Road Glide ST Make?

Measuring max power output from Harley-Davidson’s 121 High Output engine on the Cycle World dyno.

Cruisers on a racetrack—who would do such a thing? Harley-Davidson. The CVO Road Glide ST is inspired by the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Championship. This performance touring cruiser is equipped with The Motor Company’s largest production V-twin, the 121 High Output engine with CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) packaging and race-inspired bling. A quick glance at the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST will reveal forged carbon fiber accents, painted hard parts, CVO 25th anniversary graphics, and blacked-out finishes. To ride with this much style comes at a price: $43,000.

The 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST is powered by a 121ci V-twin with a high-performance cam and air intake. The chassis consist of fully adjustable Showa suspension Brembo brakes, and gloss black cast aluminum wheels. An advanced electronics suite features rider aids including cornering traction control and cornering ABS. Riders have access to three standard ride modes and four customizable ride modes including Track and Track Plus. CVO trim provides the latest Skyline OS infotainment system and a Rockford Fosgate Stage II audio system.

2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST Dyno ChartRobert Martin

Before hitting our Dynojet 250i dynamometer, this Screamin’ Eagle weighed 831 pounds on our automotive scales. On the Cycle World dyno, the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST produced 109.4 hp at 4,790 rpm and 126.8 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,960 rpm. For reference, the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 121 VVT produced 101.3 hp at 5,140 rpm and 120.3 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,770 rpm. With an increase in power and torque over the 121 VVT, the 2024 CVO Road Glide ST is pure Milwaukee muscle. The only Harley-Davidson to outperform the 2024 CVO Road Glide ST on our dyno was the Screamin’ Eagle 135ci Crate Engine producing 126.1 hp and 141.2 lb.-ft. of torque. With over 80 lb.-ft. of torque right off idle and peak horsepower achieved 2,000 rpm before redline, the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST’s engine is a stoplight bruiser in a track-ready chassis.