2013 Harley-Davidson Softail CVO Breakout

A Gleaming High-Performance Softail From Harley

By Jamie Elvidge, Photography by Brian J. Nelson, Tom Riles
Harley Davidson CVO Breakout

EVOLUTION
For the last 15 years the CVO department has churned out extra-opulent factory-built customs. The Breakout replaces the CVO Softail Convertible for 2013.

RIVALS
Harley-Davidson Blackline, Victory 8-Ball and Jackpot

TECH 
Price$26,499
Engine typea-c 45-deg. V-twin
Valve trainOHV, 4v
Displacement1802cc
Bore x stroke101.6 x 111.3mm
Compression9.15:1
Fuel systemEFI
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Transmission6-speed
Claimed horsepowerna
Claimed torque112 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
FrameTubular-steel double-cradle
Front suspensionShowa 49mm fork
Rear suspensionTwin Showa shocks with air-adjustable preload
Front brakeBrembo four-piston caliper, 292mm disc with ABS
Rear brakeBrembo four-piston caliper, 292mm disc with ABS
Front tire130/60B21 Dunlop H-D Series
Rear tire240/40R18 Dunlop H-D Series
Rake/trail37.0°/5.7 in.
Seat height26.3 in.
Wheelbase67.5 in.
Fuel capacity5.0 gal.
Claimed curb weight727 lbs.
ColorsBlack/silver, red/silver, gold/yellow
AvailableNow
Warranty24 mo., unlimited mi.
ContactHarley-Davidson Motor Co.
3700 W. Juneau Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
414.343.4056
www.harley-davidson.com

VERDICT: 3.5 out of 5 stars
The good kind of breakout.

By Jamie Elvidge
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