The 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® combines large-displacement V-twin performance, integrated rider technology, touring-focused chassis geometry, and advanced safety systems into a factory-custom touring platform. Harley-Davidson® designed this model for riders who require long-distance capability supported by modern electronic systems, high-output engine performance, and integrated infotainment functions. The motorcycle uses the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 engine paired with a 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission and a touring chassis equipped with adjustable suspension components. Technical specifications also include cornering rider safety enhancements, a full-color TFT display, embedded navigation, and a four-speaker audio system.
Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 Engine Configuration
The 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® uses the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 engine with a displacement of 121 cubic inches, or 1,977 cc. The engine features a bore measuring 4.075 inches and a stroke measuring 4.625 inches. Harley-Davidson® pairs this configuration with an 11.4:1 compression ratio. The engine uses pushrod-operated overhead valves with hydraulic self-adjusting lifters and four valves per cylinder. This design supports consistent valve operation and reduced maintenance requirements during long-term ownership.
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection manages fuel delivery across varying riding conditions and engine loads. The fuel system works with a washable synthetic felt air cleaner that supports airflow while allowing for reusable maintenance capability. The engine also uses a pressurized dry-sump lubrication system that separates oil storage from the crankcase. This arrangement assists in lubrication consistency during acceleration, braking, and extended highway operation.
Performance figures reflect the engine’s touring and acceleration capability. Harley-Davidson® rates the engine at 139 ft-lb of torque at 3,000 rpm and 115 horsepower at 4,500 rpm. Torque delivery at lower engine speeds supports passing performance, highway merging, and loaded touring operation. The engine uses a 2-1-2 dual exhaust configuration that complements the displacement and airflow characteristics of the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 platform.
Six-Speed Transmission and Drivetrain Engineering
The drivetrain system on the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® consists of a chain primary drive, belt final drive, mechanically actuated clutch system, and 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission. The primary drive uses a 34/46 ratio, while the final drive uses a 32/68 ratio. Harley-Davidson® equips the motorcycle with a mechanically actuated 10-plate wet Assist and Slip clutch. This clutch design helps manage lever effort while improving rear-wheel stability during aggressive downshifting.
The six-speed transmission provides gear spacing designed for both urban operation and sustained highway travel. First gear uses an overall ratio of 9.593, while sixth gear uses an overall ratio of 2.875. Intermediate ratios include 6.65 in second gear, 4.938 in third gear, 4.0 in fourth gear, and 3.407 in fifth gear. Lower gearing supports launch control and low-speed maneuvering, while taller upper gearing assists highway cruising efficiency and reduced engine speed during long-distance riding.
The belt-driven final drive contributes to lower maintenance requirements compared to chain-driven touring motorcycles. Combined with the six-speed transmission, the drivetrain configuration supports smooth throttle response and predictable acceleration across different riding environments.
Touring Chassis and Structural Design
Harley-Davidson® constructs the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® around a mild-steel tubular frame with a two-piece stamped and welded backbone. The frame incorporates cast and forged junctions, twin down tubes, and a bolt-on rear frame with forged fender supports. The structure uses MIG welding throughout major connection points. This frame design supports the motorcycle’s touring weight capacity while maintaining rigidity during highway operation and cornering.
The swingarm also uses mild-steel construction with a two-piece drawn and welded section combined with forged junctions and MIG welding. This arrangement contributes to rear suspension stability and structural durability during loaded riding conditions.
The motorcycle uses a 64-inch wheelbase with a 26-degree rake and 6.7 inches of trail. The fork angle measures 30 degrees. These dimensions support directional stability while maintaining a predictable steering response for a full-size touring motorcycle. Overall length measures 94.9 inches, overall width measures 38.4 inches, and overall height measures 53.1 inches.
Seat height measurements include 26.7 inches in the laden position and 28.2 inches in the unladen position. Static ground clearance measures 5.5 inches. These dimensions support rider accessibility while preserving lean angle capability and touring ergonomics.
Suspension Components and Ride Management
The front suspension system uses 47 mm inverted front forks. Inverted fork construction increases rigidity during braking and directional changes while supporting front-end stability at highway speeds. Front suspension travel measures 4.6 inches.
Rear suspension components include dual adjustable emulsion shocks. The left rear shock includes remote preload adjustment, while the right shock uses threaded preload adjustment. Rear suspension travel measures 3 inches. This configuration allows riders to adjust preload settings to compensate for passenger weight, luggage load, or riding preference.
The motorcycle also supports optional suspension configurations, including optional Automatic Ride Height suspension compatibility. Suspension calibration on the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® supports touring comfort while maintaining chassis composure during extended riding sessions and uneven road conditions.
Wheels, Tires, and Braking Hardware
The 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® uses gloss black 9-spoke cast aluminum wheels. The front wheel measures 19 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in width. The rear wheel measures 18 inches in diameter and 5 inches in width. Harley-Davidson® equips the motorcycle with Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series bias blackwall tires.
The front tire specification is 130/60B19 M/C 61H using the Dunlop® D408F model. The rear tire specification is 180/55B18 M/C 80H using the Dunlop® D407T model. Tire dimensions support highway stability, touring load management, and cornering consistency.
Braking hardware includes dual front floating rotors and a fixed rear rotor. The front brake rotor diameter measures 12.6 inches with a thickness of 0.18 inches. Rear brake rotor diameter measures 11.8 inches with a thickness of 0.28 inches. Harley-Davidson® equips the motorcycle with dual radially mounted 32 mm four-piston front calipers and a single axially mounted rear caliper.
Anti-lock Braking System comes standard on the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide®. The braking package supports controlled stopping performance across varying road conditions and rider inputs.
Integrated Rider Safety Systems
The 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® includes multiple rider-assistance technologies integrated into the braking and traction systems. Standard Rider Safety Enhancements include Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Linked Braking, Traction Control System, Drag-torque Slip Control System, Vehicle Hold Control, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Electronic Linked Braking distributes braking force between front and rear systems to improve braking balance. The Traction Control System monitors rear-wheel traction during acceleration and adjusts power delivery when necessary. Drag-torque Slip Control System assists rear-wheel stability during deceleration and aggressive downshifting.
Vehicle Hold Control helps maintain brake pressure during stopped conditions on inclines or uneven surfaces. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System continuously tracks tire pressure data and displays the information through the motorcycle’s instrumentation interface.
Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements also come standard. These systems include Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Electronic Linked Braking, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System. These features adapt system intervention based on lean angle and chassis movement during cornering operation.
Infotainment and Digital Interface Systems
The infotainment system on the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® uses Skyline™ OS displayed through a 12.3-inch full-color TFT screen. Harley-Davidson® integrates digital instrumentation within the display layout, reducing the need for separate analog gauges.
The display provides access to vehicle information, including air temperature, oil pressure, and Engine Idle Temperature Management System status. Embedded GPS navigation comes standard and includes traffic and weather functionality through Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
Phone connectivity supports Apple CarPlay® through wired or wireless connection. Bluetooth® functionality supports phone integration, media playback, and headset communication. The motorcycle also supports USB-C and MTP smartphone connectivity through the connection port located inside the inner fairing storage compartment.
The infotainment system supports AM and FM radio along with an SD card, a flash drive, and MP3 playback through USB connection. Hands-free mobile phone operation also comes standard. These integrated systems support navigation management, communication access, and media control through a centralized display interface.
Premium Audio and Communication Equipment
Harley-Davidson® equips the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® with a four-speaker audio configuration rated at 125 watts per channel. The speaker arrangement includes two 6.5-inch fairing-mounted speakers and two 5x7-inch saddlebag-mounted speakers. Speaker placement supports balanced audio output during highway riding conditions.
The motorcycle supports rider and passenger intercom communication capability through compatible headset systems. Harley-Davidson® also lists compatibility with the Packtalk Edge wireless Bluetooth® headset system. Voice-operated communication functionality is available for compatible Harley-Davidson® headset equipment.
The communication and audio systems integrate directly with the Skyline™ OS infotainment interface. This arrangement allows riders to manage navigation prompts, communication settings, and media playback from a centralized digital control system.
Electrical Equipment and Lighting Systems
The electrical system includes a sealed maintenance-free 12V battery rated at 28 amp-hours and 405 cold-cranking amps according to Battery Council International standards. Charging functions operate through a three-phase 58-amp system capable of producing a maximum of 754 watts at 13 volts.
Starting functions use a 1.6 kW electric starter system with solenoid shift starter motor engagement. This arrangement supports consistent startup performance across varying operating conditions.
Lighting equipment on the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® includes LED headlamp, LED tail and stop lamp, LED front signal lights, and LED rear turn signals.
The motorcycle also includes a 15-watt USB-C electric power accessory port located in the media storage box. This port supports charging capability for compatible electronic devices during travel.
Fuel Capacity and Operational Specifications
The 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® uses a 6-gallon fuel tank with a 1-gallon reserve fuel capacity warning through the fuel injection system. Harley-Davidson® lists estimated fuel economy at 45 mpg based on estimated city and highway testing standards.
Oil capacity with filter measures 5 quarts. Transmission capacity measures 1 quart, while the primary chain case capacity measures 1.1 quarts. Coolant capacity measures 0.82 quarts.
The motorcycle weighs 800 pounds in shipped configuration and 838 pounds in running order. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating measures 1,360 pounds. Gross Axle Weight Rating measures 500 pounds at the front and 927 pounds at the rear. Luggage storage volume measures 2.2 cubic feet, supporting touring and travel functionality.
Schedule a Test Ride Today
Riders interested in examining the technical systems and touring capabilities of the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® can schedule a test ride at Speedway Harley-Davidson® in Charlotte, NC. A test ride allows direct evaluation of the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 engine, six-speed transmission behavior, suspension calibration, braking systems, and integrated rider-assistance technology. The 12.3-inch TFT display, Skyline™ OS infotainment system, navigation interface, and Bluetooth® connectivity can also be reviewed during operation. Riders can experience the motorcycle’s seating position, throttle response, touring ergonomics, and chassis stability across different riding conditions. Contact our dealership to arrange a time to inspect and ride the 2026 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Street Glide® in person.
