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2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide vs. Indian Challenger: Key Differences for Riders

The 2025 CVO Road Glide and Indian Challenger differ in price, engine choices and equipment. Indian’s Challenger name covers both 108- and 112-cu-in versions, so trim matters.

By CarCody Team 5 min read
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The 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide is a premium, factory-customized touring model with a Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 and a published U.S. starting MSRP of $45,999. The Indian Challenger range starts lower, at $26,499 for the standard 108-cu-in model and $27,499 for the Dark Horse/Limited page’s 112-cu-in models. Those are starting prices for different configurations, not like-for-like quotes; the right comparison depends on the Indian trim and equipment you would actually buy.

At a glance: 2025 U.S. models

Category Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Indian Challenger
Published starting MSRP $45,999 for the 2025 CVO Road Glide, according to Harley-Davidson; fees, options, dealer pricing and availability can change the amount paid. $26,499 for the 2025 standard Challenger; $27,499 on Indian’s 2025 Dark Horse/Limited page. These are manufacturer starting MSRPs, not matched-equipment prices.
Engine and listed output Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121; 115 hp and 139 ft-lb, per Harley-Davidson’s 2025 U.S. product specifications. Standard 108-cu-in PowerPlus: 122 hp and 128 ft-lb. The 112-cu-in Dark Horse/Limited variant: 126 hp and 133 ft-lb, per Indian’s 2025 U.S. materials.
Running-order weight 866 lb, per Harley-Davidson’s 2025 U.S. specification. For the cited 2025 112 Dark Horse, Indian lists 855 lb without the audio package and 860 lb with it. The configurations differ, so the figures do not establish a precise weight winner.
Fairing and fuel Fixed Sharknose fairing and a 6-gallon tank. Chassis-mounted fairing and a 6-gallon tank.
Storage Harley-Davidson lists 2.2 cu ft of luggage capacity for the 2025 CVO Road Glide. Indian describes more than 18 gallons of storage for the cited Challenger range material. The brands’ stated storage measures may not be directly comparable.
Display 12.3-inch display, with ride modes and rider-safety enhancements described by Harley-Davidson. 7-inch RIDE COMMAND display; Indian lists features including turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth and selectable ride modes. Services and equipment can vary by trim and service terms.

Specifications and MSRPs above are manufacturer-published figures, not independent test results or dealer quotes. Harley-Davidson’s 2025 CVO Road Glide page is at Harley-Davidson; Indian’s 2025 Challenger Dark Horse/Limited page is at Indian Motorcycle.

How the engines compare

Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide: Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121

Harley-Davidson lists the 2025 CVO Road Glide’s 121-cu-in Milwaukee-Eight VVT V-twin at 115 hp and 139 ft-lb of torque. That gives it the highest listed torque among the engines in this comparison, but output figures alone do not establish acceleration, throttle response or how the motorcycle feels on the road.

Indian Challenger: check whether it has the 108 or 112

“Challenger” covers more than one engine configuration in Indian’s 2025 U.S. range. The standard model’s 108-cu-in liquid-cooled PowerPlus is listed at 122 hp and 128 ft-lb. Indian lists the 112-cu-in engine on Dark Horse/Limited variants at 126 hp and 133 ft-lb. In the published figures, the 112 has more horsepower than the Harley’s 121, while the Harley has more listed torque. The standard 108 is also listed with more horsepower than the Harley but less torque.

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These are manufacturer figures for different engines and motorcycles, not a controlled comparison of performance. Indian also says its PowerPlus 112 won the 2024 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Championship; that is Indian’s claim and does not, by itself, predict the performance of a showroom motorcycle.

Prices: a large starting-MSRP gap, not a trim-equivalent comparison

For model year 2025 in the United States, Harley-Davidson publishes a $45,999 starting MSRP for the CVO Road Glide. Indian’s cited pages publish $26,499 for the standard Challenger and $27,499 for Dark Horse/Limited models. The difference in those starting figures is substantial, but the CVO is a high-spec factory-customized Harley and the listed Challenger prices refer to different trims and equipment. Do not treat the gap as the cost difference between two identically equipped bikes.

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MSRP is not a dealer quote or a guaranteed transaction price. Fees, options, local inventory and dealer pricing may affect the final amount. Compare build sheets and written quotes for the exact models available in your area.

Fairings, touring equipment and displays

Fixed fairings on both

Both motorcycles use chassis-mounted fairings: Harley-Davidson identifies the CVO Road Glide’s fixed Sharknose fairing, while Indian describes a chassis-mounted fairing on the Challenger. That shared layout does not establish that their wind protection or comfort will feel the same to a particular rider.

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Harley-Davidson lists a 6-gallon tank and 2.2 cu ft of luggage capacity for the CVO Road Glide. Indian lists a 6-gallon tank and describes more than 18 gallons of storage in its Challenger range material. Because the manufacturers may measure or present storage differently, those figures should not be used as a direct capacity test.

Different display sizes and feature lists

The CVO Road Glide has a 12.3-inch display, ride modes and manufacturer-described rider-safety enhancements. Indian lists a 7-inch RIDE COMMAND display for the Challenger, with turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth and selectable modes among its stated features. Check the exact trim and current terms for connected services; some services are listed with one year of free TCU service, and availability or subscription terms may vary.

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Rider assistance: compare the exact trim’s equipment

Indian’s detailed specification for the 2025 Challenger Dark Horse with the 112-cu-in engine lists ABS, SmartLean features, blind-spot warning, rear-collision warning lights, Bike Hold Control, electronically linked brakes and a tailgate warning. Do not assume every item appears on every Challenger trim or configuration. The cited Harley-Davidson page describes Rider Safety Enhancements but does not enumerate every feature in the material available here. That is not enough to conclude that one brand has a more comprehensive safety package; compare the equipment lists for the exact motorcycles.

Indian’s trim-specific 112 Dark Horse specifications are published at Indian Motorcycle.

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Which one should a rider choose?

Consider the CVO Road Glide if

  • You want the CVO trim’s factory-customized finish and features, including its 12.3-inch display.
  • The Harley’s listed 121 engine output and fixed Sharknose styling appeal to you, and the published starting price fits your budget.

Consider an Indian Challenger if

  • You want to compare a lower published starting MSRP and are prepared to choose between the standard 108 and 112-cu-in variants.
  • You value the features listed for a specific trim, such as the 112 Dark Horse’s stated rider-assistance equipment; confirm those items on the exact build.

Specifications cannot settle seat comfort, riding position, passenger fit, wind protection, control feel, handling or ride quality. Sit on and, if possible, test-ride the exact trim and configuration you are considering. For a meaningful cost comparison, use local quotes and matched equipment rather than the range’s entry MSRPs.

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.

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