Why the Milwaukee-Eight® 121 HO Raises the Bar for 2025 CVO™ Road Glide® ST Riders in Fort Washington, MD
Harley-Davidson® of Washington, DC - Why the Milwaukee-Eight® 121 HO Raises the Bar for 2025 CVO™ Road Glide® ST Riders in Fort Washington, MD
When a powertrain becomes the defining trait of a motorcycle, it’s doing more than making numbers. The Milwaukee-Eight® 121 HO in the 2025 CVO™ Road Glide® ST reshapes how a performance bagger feels from the saddle — immediate drive, deep torque, and a willingness to rev that encourages you to use every inch of the throttle. With 127 horsepower and 145 ft-lb of torque, its character sits in the surge off idle and the clean pull through the raised 5,900 rpm redline, giving riders a confident margin for merging, overtaking, and stringing together corner exits.
That high-output personality is supported by flow and breathing. The Heavy Breather Intake feeds the engine with minimal restriction, while a high-performance camshaft keeps the top end lively without dulling the low-end punch. Lightweight titanium mufflers reduce mass and increase flow, contributing to the bike’s quick-revving nature and de livering the deep, muscular note riders expect. It’s an engine that rewards nuanced throttle input on your favorite back roads and remains composed when the day’s ride stretches into the late afternoon.
Of course, power is only as useful as your ability to apply it. That’s where fully adjustable SHOWA® suspension and eight available ride modes come in. The 47 mm inverted front forks provide 4.6 inches of tunable travel, while the dual outboard Remote Reservoir shocks maintain consistent damping under hard use. Ride Modes — including Track and Track + for closed-course riding and race use — let you refine throttle response and intervention thresholds, aligning the bike’s behavior with your intent and conditions. Pair that control with available Cornering ABS and Traction Control, and you get a package that communicates clearly through the bars and seat.
Living with that performance daily means connecting seamlessly to the bike’s systems. The 12.3-Inch TFT Display running Skyline™ OS centralizes gauges, Ride Modes, navigation with traffic and weather overlays, and Rockford Fosgate Stage II audio. It’s bright, intuitive, and easy to operate, so you spend more time riding and less time searching for settings. When a platform blends power, control, and clarity this well, you feel it in how relaxed your riding becomes — confidence replaces hesitation.
Looking to personalize the cockpit for extra leverage or long-range comfort? The available P&A Tall Risers + Moto-Bar help you fine-tune reach and wrist angle. Add in mini-boards for ample foot support and select a windshield height that balances protection with sightlines, and the bike becomes your own. It’s this combination of power and personal fit that makes the 2025 CVO™ Road Glide® ST such a compelling choice for riders who want one motorcycle to do it all.
For expert help setting up your ideal configuration, connect with Harley-Davidson® of Washington, DC, serving Fredericksburg, VA, Hughesville, MD, and Fort Washington, MD, and turn the Milwaukee-Eight® 121 HO’s potential into your everyday advantage.