Exclusivity!
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Vancouver, WA
One of the reason I can afford one if I want it. Is I don't often waste cash on silly stuff. I want value for my money in most cases. And CVO offers none of that.
As for holding value. They do not if you ride them.
Then new 2023 RGL has a recycled Honda GW paint job aa 117 engine that is no better than a 114. and over 2 times the cost.
As for holding value. They do not if you ride them.
Then new 2023 RGL has a recycled Honda GW paint job aa 117 engine that is no better than a 114. and over 2 times the cost.
Last edited by RG Pilot; Jan 29, 2023 at 01:01 PM.
The OP seems surprised (as do others) that H-D is limiting CVO production numbers this year. Actually, this used to be how the MoCo did all the CVOs back in the day. They were exclusive and very limited in numbers. They all had x/xxx for number produced right there on the dash (1 of 1000 etc). Used to also get a special presentation key, remote control everything, and a plaque that read something like (this CVO made for [Joe **** the Ragman]). Exclusivity was the name of the game. At some point all that went away and the CVOs were just another touring model with a slightly bigger engine and a tricked out paintjob.
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not really true, I bought cvos in 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017 and last one was 2021. Each year there were 2 to 4 different cvo models each offered in 2 to 3 different color schemes. With just one model in 2023, at least so far this will be the most limited quantity Harley has produced. Btw, I am not a Harley hater, as a metric rider for 20 years and then a Harley rider for 25 years, Ive seen the ups and downs of this company for a long time. Im also a long term member of the cvo Harley forum and have seen several die hard cvo owners buy K1600s and GWs for the first time last year. Im sticking with my road glide limited for next few years. Honestly couldnt tell you which way Im going to go after this bike.
The OP seems surprised (as do others) that H-D is limiting CVO production numbers this year. Actually, this used to be how the MoCo did all the CVOs back in the day. They were exclusive and very limited in numbers. They all had x/xxx for number produced right there on the dash (1 of 1000 etc). Used to also get a special presentation key, remote control everything, and a plaque that read something like (this CVO made for [Joe **** the Ragman]). Exclusivity was the name of the game. At some point all that went away and the CVOs were just another touring model with a slightly bigger engine and a tricked out paintjob.
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I understand your perspective but a Honda owner might wonder why anyone would pay more for a Harley. It's all about what we want and like I said, what we can afford. Not being able to afford does not mean your broke, its just you're not willing to pay that (not you personally).
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Not long after the trip our friends trade for a Harley.
If my wife was to stop riding with me. A Gen 3 GW could find it's way to my house.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: florida
You are absolutely correct that there are still dealers selling the CVO at msrp. You have to go search for them, but you can find them. Some of the comments on here give me a good laugh. I would probably guess that there are people on the forum who have paid way over msrp for a new car or a pickup truck. Then the way overpriced pickup truck has some fancy cover on the bed and never carries anything in the bed other than a bag of potting soil for the wife lol.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Vancouver, WA
You are absolutely correct that there are still dealers selling the CVO at msrp. You have to go search for them, but you can find them. Some of the comments on here give me a good laugh. I would probably guess that there are people on the forum who have paid way over msrp for a new car or a pickup truck. Then the way overpriced pickup truck has some fancy cover on the bed and never carries anything in the bed other than a bag of potting soil for the wife lol.
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I will be honest can not afford a $60,000 dollar motorcycle. Reading this post apparently your all made of money. SOUNDS impressive. If you had that kind of money why not go out and get a true custom built bike? Why buy a custom cookie cutter?