2023 CVO Road Glide & Street Glide First Ride and Review - Every Last Detail Explained 

Hey Guys, I wanted to correct something in my video that I was just made aware of. The Black triangular pieces at the bottom of the side covers that I said should have been paint-matched are actually removable covers. Underneath is the whole paint-matched side cover. So you can remove these black pieces to uncover that whole painted side cover! My Bad!

For $40k everything should be perfect. Customer should be allowed to select the seat they like, the bars they like, the exhaust they like, etc. No money should have to be spent personalizing a $40k motorcycle. Just my two cents tho

watched the entire thing, great to see HD bringing out its stunt riders in this VLOG to really show case the bike ..

"the suspension won't have to be upgraded which is kind of what people expect for a $43,000 motorcycle"

I love, love, love, the historical aspect of these videos from Matt. He can tell the story of Harley Davidson like few others can.

Nice bike but needless to say my 2022 Limited Roadglide in Gunship Grey is now all paid for & I’m good for a long time 😊!

Great video Matt. I love mine. Rode mine from Houston to Sturgis the first week. Put 3,700 miles on it in 12 days. Keep up the great work.

We’ll if the CVOS were selling for 43,000 they might be affordable. I’m Hearing that most of them are going for 50,000 and over. Good luck surviving those prices HD. I’ve been riding all my life, but with those prices looking at a nice sports car😂. How long will HD survive if they keep raising prices 20% every year?

The Street Glide looks way better IMHO. Hopefully the suspension trickles down to the ST or special portion of the lineup the CVO is cool, but I like the solo ST setup the most.

Excellent video, Matt. Your skills are stellar. Really like the history and detailed reviews. This is awesome!! Thanks!! I love the look of these and can't wait to see one in person. HD is doing some great stuff!!

I agree with the headlight and color matching on the RG. Best review thus far 🤙🏼

Got the 23 Road Glide CVO Yesterday! Amazing bike,Dark Platinum, beauiful, better than anything else I've had, and I've had a lot of bikes prior to this one

Matt, This video was absolutely off the hook! Outstanding presentation. Detailed review Appropriate and interesting coordinated visuals. Just an all around great job picking up all the little details. Those are the things that can kill a bike because it might look nice if it frustrates you, overtime it kills your joy Great vid, Bro

I love motorcycles and history. I really enjoy how you mix it all in your vlogs.

Thanks for taking the time to do this pretty thorough review Matt. Awesome 🇺🇸

I appreciate reviews from someone who has been around Harleys their whole life!!!

I like the fact that Harley has finally allowed the Brembo badge to be put on the brakes. I want everyone to know I have Brembos!!

I agree about the dual headlight. Im sure the aftermarket will jump on this. 3" of rear suspension travel is an improvement for sure. A little disappointed that they didn't go with a mono shock. Many will argue they keep this type of setup to justify the low look. Other manufacturers are using mono shock setup and getting 4" at the rear suspension with combined performance and from a comfort perspective. Still quite a difference

Another great video Matt! Interesting blend of media sources, and the usual top shelf personal contributions. Oh, love the bike😎!

What a great video you made, your narration of Harley history was amazing. Keep up doing this we do really love it.

Great review Matt. Saw the CVO RG yesterday at my local dealership. Styling on the headlight isn’t an immediate love affair. The bulbous unibrow look is definitely a departure from the dual headlights which we all came to love. Waiting for the fully configured Limited to make its appearance before making any final judgements. I do appreciate the leap forward the bike represents for Harley design and innovation.

Another great video Matt and crew .

Great review. I’m slow to change, but it looks like all the changes and improvements are spot on. Good job Harley-Davidson!

The production quality on this one is a step up for you Matt! Kudos!

It’s nice , no question about it. I’m more of an old soul, my newest bikes are 2002’s both carb’d but my 1993 131” Fatboy is just a violent beauty that’ll leave your body sore after a full day’s riding.

I am happily shocked that Harley Davidson actually put a lot of thought into many different items on this bike.

Freaking informative! I want that CVO Road Glide back...

Love your videos Matt - thanks! Especially enjoyed this one as I'm interested in the new CVO SG and this gave me a lot of great information. Thanks again!!!

Without question, your videos are the best motorcycle content out there.

excellent video Matt!!!! love the intro!!!!

Love your videos Matt thanks for answering my questions over phone the other day!

Excellent video Matt, thank you. Just want to point out a big improvement on these new fairings is not just the lighting it creates ahead of you but that the bikes are much more visible to oncoming traffic. One of the most common deadly accidents is cars & trucks turning left into the riders path claiming I didn’t see the bike coming. This new daylight visibility will hopefully dramatically reduce these types of accidents. Thank you HD to working on keeping us safe.

Great reviews Matt, the road glide looks awesome, thanks for your video!

Thanks for your consistent great reviews

All these men are the legends themselves! Right now, I own a Royal Enfield with satisfaction and I hopefully own a Harley-Davidson too:)

Great review Matt! 👍

Very high quality video! Gorgeous bikes!!

That strip headlight/fairing reminds me of the Robot “Gort” in The Day The Earth Stood Still.😊.

Nice video keep up the good work Matt Laidlaw

Thanks Matt, superb video. Understandable that Harley has to show innovation and walks this way. I love my 2020 117 CVO SG so much that I will keep it. Power, style and quality as expected. And as a complement - a Highway King will join my garage in September next to the CVO. My dream combo. Clive

Good solid video. Thanks

Great video as always Matt. I got to demo the CVO in Milwaukee and WOW its a next level bike for sure. Cant wait to see future vids.

Great video !

Including the historical context of the CVO Road Glide & Street Glide helps viewers who may not know motorcycles that well. Dividing each major aspect of the motorcycles helped make it easier to follow and understand the information.

Here we go!!

Yet another comprehensive overview, thank you Matt. The Road glide has a really clean looking bar and clamp arrangement now but I’m just not sure about the looks of the new headlight cluster etc. I would have probably already bought the Street Glide CVO but for the slightly underwhelming paint. Even the whisky neat seems a little safe, especially considering what they are charging for it. Just a note on the current Street Glide cubby. I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max and it fits in my Street Glide ST when connected to a low profile right angled USB cable with the plug end of the phone inserted first. If you take the hot dog bun out it’s even easier but then your phone is rolling around in there. The new slide out drawer arrangement looks much more convenient.

Fantastic job sir (you and your team)

Love the direction and love the big info screen.

Kudos to Harley for the major upgrades to these flagship bikes I really like the new looks of the Road Glide over the previous ones will be nice when Harley offers these bikes in other than a cvo so they can be affordable for the average customers.

Great explanation, as always.

Excellent content once again Matt. I want one, Fran

Very honest and detailed review, I agree 100%!

Thank you Matt for the review.

Finally CVO models that are much more than paint, chrome, and accessories… I WANT

Impressive vides, part documentary on history of motorcycles and very informative review of the new 2023 CVO. Looking forward to future videos on CVOs.

Another great review.

Great Video Matt. I like the fact that you don't "Need" to upgrade much ,if anything. Harley Really Stepped it up on This New CVO. Curious on how good the headlight is in a dark Canyon.

Very thorough introduction to the new CVOs . Thank you!

Well, Matt, I have never heard you speak so enthusiastically about a motorcycle. I reckon that everyone who has watched this video will be cashing in their shares and heading down to the local HD dealership. Good job! Now, I wonder how much I can get for the kids.

I’m curious to know if the bottom end of the motor has been strengthened up to account for the added torque the 121 puts out. I like the changes that Harley made to the CVO’s. They really did a great job with it. I do hope these can have a good idle lope when the mufflers are changed out.

I got to ride them on the demo truck day here in Oregon last month and they are damn near perfect 🤘. Great video

Awesome rundown on these super deluxe bikes. If I didn't just buy the RoadGlide ST and add bars, exhaust, pegs, Saddlemens road sofa etc I might've gone this route for sure, no regrets as the ST is incredible !

Great job Matt, beautiful and functional 🇺🇸

Best review yet!

🛑🛑 Great Video Matt! 😀👍 I appreciate your honest review. I would really like to see and hear your Dads take on the new bike, since he has seen so much over the years. 💯 Nice Job Buddy!👍

“Matt Laidlaw, starring the Million Dollar Bogan”! What fun! Have been waiting for this review since this bike came out. I’m impressed. Outside of getting a different seat and perhaps some handlebar ergos I’m changing nothing if I had this motor.

I like the complicated process of push a button, flip up the door, and unscrew the gas cap procedure on my old Electra Glide, it makes it harder for the uninitiated to tamper with the gas without the inconvenience of a locking gas cap. I taught high school for three years, so you think about these things.

Variable Valve timing isn’t an upgrade. HD has rightfully held out on implementing VVT. While it does provide increased efficiency and power, the complexity will affect reliability. Simulating EGR flow with valve overlap certainly helps with combustion temps, but how often are HD consumers asking for the most efficient bikes?

I appreciate how comprehensive the review was

Really beautiful motorcycle a lot of changes just have to get used to the new look Great video Matt thank you

Great Film again

"Along for the ride"! I'd say that you are at least riding shotgun! You have capitalized on your position with excellent, informative, professional presentations that certainly propel the sport and industry further into the future. You ain't just riding la de da.. You represent well the spirit that has made your family such a success. Good to see!

Nice , good video , good info .

Beautiful machines, the future of Harley is looking brighter with the new VVt motors. Love my 2021 RG Limited, we shall see !!!

Great vid on the CVO. Matt!

I like the historical approaxh very much. Nice work, Matt.

Mr Jan at Burt's Black Widow Harley Davidson here in Port Charlotte FL just sold one of these a few days back and I was there talking to the new owners about how much I liked this particular model.

Becasse of this channel, i cant wait to buy my firts harley, great review 👍

Can we PLEASE get a night ride video with high and low beam shots? I for one would greatly appreciate it.

Is there anywhere to learn about the on-board Diagnostics? I have found them just not how to navigate or properly reset...I have a dtc. 1week old 23 CVO Roadglide....Love it! ❤

Loving mine so far. Definitely wish the OS was faster to boot up. Also the bag hinges dont feel very sturdy especially when you have the upgraded speakers.

Great vídeo man! Love tech improvements, the screen seems like a BMW car

Brilliant 🤙🏼

Not much to say other than it's a grand slam all the way. Great review as always Matt and it's very much appreciated.

Matt love the review of the bike! On other note is the USB is now USB - C connection. I’m seeing a lot of positive comments in FB CVO groups.

Another great vid! CVOs are game changers for sure. Absolutely beautiful bikes. Off topic….whats’s the black Harley jacket are you wearing? Looking for some protection without burning up here in Dallas. Lol.

Thanks!

Great review Matt!! I’m biting the bullet also and getting a whiskey neat road glide. No more specials for me. It’s gonna be worth it!

Hey Matt, Thanks again for another great review. I love the high quality video footage as well, compliments! I have a question you might have an answer to: what cam comes on this CVO model? (Stage 1 or 2)? Will it be the same cam upgrade procedure now with the VVT on the engine? I ask as I'm assuming there's quite a bit of flex to upgrade the performance with this better cooled 121 with VVT and the other improvements 🙂. Thanks and I look forward to your next video's, Maarten

Guess if I never purchased ALL the Thrashin parts, I could have ordered 1 of these....Oh well maybe next month....Thanx Lance and Juan 🤘🤣🤙💯.

Will I be able to put a saddlemen step up seat for my current 2022 road glide on this new cvo or are older seats not compatible?

Nice video. I believe I saw in another video that the non color matched pieces are simply covers that can be removed to reveal the painted surface.

I catch that lottery, and I'm coming to see you, Matt!

💯 💪🏾🤙🏾….awesome video as always Matt. Learned a lot from this video….now I want one😂. VVT is the future .

Thank you for sharing. Happy Selling Matt. I bet you don’t like the Silver or Orange and you’ll grab a ‘24: Let’s hope a White with Black.

I wonder how effective the new abbreviated front fender will be on wet roads compared to the time-tested FL fender?

This level of unique is what I would expect for the money.

Great historical opening! I'd date the beginning of the modern Harley-Davidson grand touring motorcycle to the windscreen and saddlebag equipped 1936 "61 OHV" Knucklehead and then the 1949 "Hydra-Glide" Panhead! 😅

will it be possible to put on full size engine guards on the road glide so I could put on lower fairings?

Talking about detail, one of the things keeping me from asking bags to my non Harley bike is how tedious most systems are to remove. Harley’s is not only easy to remove, once off, it’s not an incredible eye sore