Three wheels. That is the concept that separates the CVO Street Glide 3 Limited from everything else in this test series. No other motorcycle here has a pair of rear wheels. No other motorcycle here weighs anything close to this much. And no other motorcycle here is aimed at riders looking for a category somewhere between motorcycle touring and automotive touring comfort.

Harley-Davidson Düsseldorf: “The 2026 CVO Street Glide 3 Limited redefines touring on three wheels.” That is the proposition. For 2026, Harley-Davidson has delivered two specific improvements to support it: a completely redesigned rear suspension and a completely revised reverse system. Both address two of the biggest criticisms of the previous trikes.

New for 2026 No. 1: Completely Redesigned Rear Suspension

The rear suspension of the 2026 trike lineup is brand-new. Harley-Davidson describes it as a completely redesigned rear suspension system. A test rider in Harley-Davidson Düsseldorf’s road report says: “I’ve been riding trikes for many years, and this new suspension finally delivers everything I’ve always been looking for.”

Details of the new suspension include a cornering-optimized rider-assistance system and revised geometry. A dealer test ride is recommended for a direct comparison with the previous model.

New for 2026 No. 2: New Electric Reverse System

The previous model used an electric motor on the rear axle to provide reverse. For 2026, that motor is gone. Harley-Davidson Düsseldorf: “Eliminating the heavy electric motor on the rear axle reduced weight and made operation easier.”

The new system is simpler, more precise, and quicker to operate when space gets tight. This is not merely a comfort upgrade. It is an everyday-usability upgrade: repositioning the trike, parking it in the garage, backing out of a parking space—all of that is now easier.

Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121: 117 hp With Variable Valve Timing

1,923 cc—121 cubic inches. 45-degree V-twin. Variable Valve Timing, VVT. That is the difference from the Milwaukee-Eight 121 HO in the CVO Road Glide ST. The VVT engine uses variable valve timing to optimize power delivery throughout the entire rev range.

Harley-Davidson Düsseldorf: “Strong torque in every gear with maximum flexibility—made for demanding mountain roads, confident passing maneuvers, and long-distance rides with a passenger and luggage.”

Output is 117 hp (86 kW) at 5,020 rpm and 182 Nm at 3,500 rpm. That is the torque profile of a touring engine: not about revs, but about pulling power. For a vehicle traveling with a full Grand Tour-Pak, passenger, luggage, and its own substantial weight, it is exactly the right approach.

12.3-Inch TFT, Skyline OS, Apple CarPlay, Over-the-Air

A 12.3-inch TFT touchscreen. Skyline OS. Integrated navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay. Over-the-Air updates. This is the infotainment system that puts the 2026 CVO 3 Limited into the category of motorcycles technologically capable of keeping pace with modern premium automobiles.

Over-the-Air updates mean software improvements and new functions can be delivered to the motorcycle through the network without requiring a dealer visit.

Stage II Audio uses a four-channel amplifier with speakers in the fairing, Tour-Pak, and lower fairing sections. Harley-Davidson Düsseldorf describes it as “concert-like sound that overpowers wind and other noise.”

CVO Paint Schemes, Grand Tour-Pak, Heated Seat

Six new CVO paint schemes are available for 2026, exclusive to CVO models, with metallic gradients, precision pinstriping, and PVD coatings.

The completely redesigned Grand Tour-Pak provides 136 liters of total storage capacity on the CVO Street Glide Limited, with comparable capacity on the trike model. A heated seat comes standard.

This is the equipment level where the distinction between a premium motorcycle offering and a premium automobile offering begins to become rather less obvious.

From €59,900: An Expensive Vehicle

From €59,900 MSRP ex-factory. Add €1,260 for trike transportation and setup, bringing the total to approximately €61,160. This is one of the most expensive machines on the market.

For €61,160, however, there is substantial equipment in return: Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121, new rear suspension, new reverse system, 12.3-inch TFT, Skyline OS, Apple CarPlay, OTA updates, Stage II Audio, CVO paintwork, heated seat, Grand Tour-Pak, and a four-year warranty.

That is the package.

Verdict

The 2026 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide 3 Limited is the most expensive and comfortable vehicle in this test series: trike, Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121, 117 hp, 182 Nm, completely redesigned rear suspension, new electric reverse system without a rear-axle electric motor, 12.3-inch TFT, Skyline OS, Apple CarPlay, OTA updates, Stage II Audio, CVO paintwork, heated seat, and a four-year warranty.

From €59,900 plus €1,260. For riders who want three-wheel touring at the highest available equipment level.

 

Quick Check

+ NEW FOR 2026: Completely redesigned rear suspension—the core improvement to the trike

+ NEW FOR 2026: Electric reverse system without rear-axle electric motor; lighter, more precise, faster

+ Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121: 117 hp / 182 Nm with variable valve timing; substantial torque across the entire rev range

+ 12.3-inch TFT touchscreen with Skyline OS, embedded navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, Over-the-Air updates

+ Stage II Audio with four channels + amplifier; speakers in fairing, Tour-Pak, and lower fairings

+ Heated seat standard

+ Six new CVO paint schemes for 2026 with metallic gradients and PVD coatings

+ No tipping over: trike stability means no need to balance the vehicle at traffic lights or in congestion

+ Four-year warranty, 2 years manufacturer + 2 years extended

 

– From €61,160 including setup charges: very expensive vehicle

– Trike weight: standard Street Glide 3 Limited approx. 517 kg; CVO version similar; considerably heavier than motorcycles

– Category B driver’s license required for a trike over 400 kg; a motorcycle license alone may not be sufficient, depending on national law—check local regulations

– Stationary noise not published, relevant for Tyrol restrictions

– Three wheels: not a conventional motorcycle riding experience; cornering behavior is fundamentally different from a two-wheeler

 

Technical Specifications: Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide 3 Limited (2026)

Make / Model: Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide 3 Limited (FLHLTSE; 2026; trike; Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121; Touring; motorcycle/car license depending on weight and national regulations); manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Engine: Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121; 45-degree V-twin; 1,923 cc; Variable Valve Timing, VVT; liquid-cooled cylinder heads; 117 hp (86 kW) at 5,020 rpm; 182 Nm at 3,500 rpm; 6-speed transmission

New Trike Features for 2026: Completely redesigned rear suspension, new for 2026. New electric reverse system without electric motor on rear axle, new for 2026: lighter, more precise, faster than predecessor

Infotainment: 12.3-inch TFT touchscreen; Skyline OS; embedded navigation; wireless Apple CarPlay; Over-the-Air updates, OTA; Stage II Audio with four channels and amplifier, with speakers in fairing, Tour-Pak, and lower fairings

Equipment: Completely redesigned Grand Tour-Pak; heated seat; six new CVO paint schemes for 2026; cornering-optimized rider-assistance system; traction control; Cornering ABS; Skyline OS

Weight: Standard Street Glide 3 Limited, FLHLT, approx. 517 kg; CVO version similar, confirm with dealer

License: Trike over 400 kg unladen weight: Category B driver’s license according to German StVZO; depending on configuration, a Category A motorcycle license may be sufficient

Stationary Noise: Confirm with dealer; Tyrol limit 95 dB(A)

Warranty: 4 years: 2-year manufacturer warranty + 2-year Harley-Davidson extended warranty

CVO Street Glide 3 Limited vs. CVO Street Glide Limited, Two-Wheeler: 3 Limited, trike, FLHLTSE: three wheels, new suspension, new reverse system, VVT 121, 117 hp / 182 Nm, from €59,900. Street Glide Limited, two-wheeler, FLHXLSE: two wheels, VVT 121, 117 hp / 183 Nm, from €50,500. Trike price premium: approx. €9,400

Price in Germany: From €59,900 plus €1,260 trike transportation/setup; total price approx. €61,160