Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide 2023
CVO premiere at the 120th H-D Anniversary Festival in Budapest!
There will be the latest information on the new CVO models, and demo rides with the current model range will also be offered in Budapest. At the start of the event, it will be possible to reserve your desired Harley-Davidson online. At the beginning of next week, you can also register online for the guided tours!
Pan America Special! Together with driving instructor Ralle, test the Pan America on a 20-kilometer off-road course and pick up valuable tips from a pro. The tour is free of charge, and a Pan America Adventure Bike is available for you to test.
Harley-Davidson is flying the new 2023 CVO Street and CVO Road Glide models to Budapest. It's not certain whether they will lead the parade, but according to the plans, they will be presented separately at the festival grounds and for the first time in Europe! At least that's the plan, if everything goes according to plan.
This information will certainly trigger some CVO fans, but it is currently unknown when the next opportunity to see them live might arise. Below is an overview of the hotels still available for the 120th H-D Anniversary in Budapest.
The new CVO models are in high demand!
Although sales are generally somewhat sluggish at the moment due to the Habeck effect, orders are coming in so well at Harley-Davidson dealers that the Road Glide CVO models for this season are already sold out. So buying sight unseen is probably the only option if you want to take the new CVO for a spin this summer.
Some CVO Street Glide models are still available.
There are only a few CVO Street Glide models left for this season, but whether a dealer can still get one depends on their respective quota.
It's crazy how quickly things can happen, even though the bikes aren't in stores yet and Harley-Davidson isn't just offering the top-of-the-line versions, but also ones that come with a hefty price tag of over €45,495 in Germany, even though many had expected an even higher starting price. Even the €7,140 surcharge for the Whiskey Neat/Raven Metallic special paint finish on the CVO Road Glide didn't deter anyone. Anyone who still wants one now will have to wait until next season at the earliest to ride it; only a few CVO Street Glides are still available for this year.
Trips will be bookable online
I receive many questions about the trips, some of which I have been able to clarify.
My tip would be, if you are a larger group, to do the tours independently.
Harley-Davidson will offer ten different tours in the Budapest area. The requirements for riders vary, with the longest day tour covering approximately 351 kilometers, so you should already have some riding experience. The shortest tour covers approximately 170 kilometers in the beautiful countryside surrounding Budapest.
The tours are led by experienced guides, some of whom are German-speaking Harley-Davidson employees. Next week, there will be an online link where you can register as a participant for the tours.
Pan America Adventure Tours
There are two selected routes for Pan America Adventure Tours. These special trips are led by Harley-Davidson riding instructor Ralle (Herbert Wiese) from Germany. Ralle is a consummate professional and has selected two routes, one for beginners and one for advanced riders, which are offered several times and can also be booked online.
Harley-Davidson has brought its own Pan America fleet with it, so if you'd like to ride a Pan America around the grounds, you're welcome to do so.
BALATON HIGHLANDS TOUR
Tour length: 351 km
Main attractions:
- Balaton wine region
- Tihany
- Füle Statue Park
- Bence Mountain Viewpoint
- Lake Balaton
- Lake Velence
This tour heads southwest from Budapest. It is expected to start early and last all day. Exact times will be announced as soon as they are available. More information can be found at page by the organizer.
EGER TOUR
TOUR LENGTH: 281 km
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
- Old Town of Eger
- Eger Castle
- Gödöllő Palace
- Sirok Castle
- Tura Castle
- Valley of the Beautiful Woman
At 281 kilometers, this is not one of the shorter tours either, so you should of course fill up your tank before setting off. Large touring bikes could easily manage this stage on a single tank of fuel, just for the record.
External link to tour
CSERHÁT TOUR
TOUR LENGTH: 229 km
- Hollókő Castle
- „God's Hand“ viewpoint“
- Cserhát Hills
- Bear park in Veresegyház
At 229 kilometers, this is a relaxed tour that offers beautiful views of the plain from the castle. A visit to the bear house, where you can also see wolves and lynxes.
External link to tour
DOBOGÓKŐ TOUR
TOUR LENGTH: 176 km
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
- Basilica of Esztergom
- Old Town of Esztergom
- Etyek vineyards
- Korda Film Park
This tour takes you directly to the Danube-Ipoly National Park and Dobogókő. It offers a magnificent view of the Danube Bend, and on a clear day you can even see distant mountains such as the Mátra or the High Tatras. Another stop is the „vineyard of Budapest“ in the Etyek wine region. The Korda Film Park, which has welcomed many world stars from Harrison Ford to Matt Damon, is also part of the tour.
External link to tour
Danube Bend Tour
TOUR LENGTH: 161 km
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
- Csobánka Rocks
- Damásd Castle
- Old Town of Szentendre
- Visegrád Castle
A tour length of 161 kilometers is manageable. However, the description mentions something about 207 kilometers, but I think that's still manageable. Here, too, there are great views over the plain and the ride takes you through the Danube-Ipoly National Park.
External link to tour
TOUR OF THE GREAT DEPTHS
TOUR LENGTH: 327 km
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
- Kiskunság National Park
- Bugac
- City of Kecskemét
- Geographical center of Hungary in Pusztavacs
This tour goes to the south of Budapest and is over 300 kilometers long. Kiskunság is Hungary's second national park, which you will pass through on this tour. The return route takes you through the geographical center of Hungary, which is located near the Danube-Ipoly National Park.
External link to tour
PAN AMERICA SHORT OFF-ROAD TOUR EASY
Distance: 21 miles
Level of difficulty: novice
Departure: Rákospalota
Arrival: Hungaroring
Ralle is a Harley-Davidson riding instructor and has scouted out two ideal Pan America Enduro routes in the Budapest area. The first tour is intended for beginners or bikers who are not experienced off-road riders.
Pan America motorcycles are available.
Harley-Davidson has brought several Pan Americas to Budapest, so if you don't have your own, you can ride one provided by Harley-Davidson. It's fun and definitely worth trying.
External link to tour
PAN AMERICA SHORT OFF-ROAD TOUR STRONG
Distance: 23 km
Level of difficulty: Advanced
Departure: Dunakeszi
Arrival: Fót, Sand Mine (Homokbánya)
This tour is more for the experienced among us. If you want to join us, you should have some practice in enduro riding. You don't have to be a pro, but off-road experience is recommended.
On this tour, it is possible to ride a Pan America from the Harley-Davidson fleet.
Link to registration will follow later.
External link to tour
Survey, which can also be found in the Harleysite event area
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