2009 CVO Models Are Here!

Harley-Davidson 2009 CVO Springer Softail

Wisconsin -  2009 marks the 10th anniversary of  Harley-Davidson’s CVO program. A program that began in response to Harley rider requests for factory custom motorcycles. The Harley CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) program has now evolved into the top class of its industry, proving that production is really the only limit when it comes to making Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycles.

“Features like bigger engines, exclusive accessories and custom paint and colors, combined with limited production quantities make the Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycles truly unique and inspirational,” according to Matt Levatich, Harley-Davidson’s Vice President and General Manager of Parts & Accessories and CVO. “The CVO bikes were introduced to meet customer desires and they have fulfilled our riders’ ultimate dreams with miles of memories and great riding for a decade. We expect the unique CVO experience to continue for years to come.”

The Harley-Davidson CVO line for 2009 includes the following four models:

CVO Harley-Davidson Fat Bob
CVO Harley-Davidson Road Glide
CVO Harley-Davidson Softail Springer
CVO Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide

The Harley-Davidson Fat Bob is a first-time CVO offering, while the Road Glide, Softail Springer and Ultra Classic Electra Glide all enjoy a storied history with the program. The CVO bikes are based on Harley-Davidson factory models, but are then taken to a new level of customization using Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories.

Highlights of the 2009 Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycles include a Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine (1800 cc) finished in granite powdercoat on all models. Integrated stop/turn/tail lights on the Road Glide rear section. New Fang Cast Wheels on the CVO Fat Bob, 240mm rear tire. A unique frame and oil tank on the CVO Springer and Harley-Davidson Roulette Wheels with a new 180mm rear tire on the CVO Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide.

The launch of the H-D CVO program began with in 1999 with Harley-Davidson’s FXR2 and FXR3 models. It was so well-received by Harley riders that the FXR4 in 2000 followed. Also in 2000, was the first edition of the FLTRSEI Road Glide.  That Harley combined the latest touring design with H-D Screamin’ Eagle performance parts. Initial annual production of H-D CVO’s was limited to about 900 units per model. Since then,  CVO output has increased to current ranges of between 2,450 and 4,200 units for each model.

What followed during the last decade was a series of some of very memorable motorcycles, including H-D CVO variations on the Dyna Wide Glide, Road King, Softail Deuce, Fat Boy and Electra Glide. In addition, the CVO program boasted the 2005 Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod with its 60-degree, 1250 cc liquid cooled V-Twin engine and the 2006 Screamin’ Eagle Destroyer, designed specifically for drag racing with a 1300cc Screamin’ Eagle Revolution powertrain.

The Harley-Davidson CVO group consists of a select group of engineers, designers and supply management staff, who work together with Harley-Davidson styling to create these limited-production, custom motorcycles. The H-D CVO models are then produced by highly skilled technicians in special assembly areas at the Harley-Davidson plants in both York, Pa. and Kansas City, MS.

For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.