The 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® Leads with Milwaukee-Eight® VVT Power in Virginia Beach
There’s something about riding through Virginia Beach that feels right the moment the wheels start turning. The roads are wide open near the shoreline, the breeze rolls off the Atlantic with just the right kind of bite, and the community lives and breathes a deep respect for the ride. When you combine that with a machine like the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide®, you’re not just taking a trip; you’re syncing up with a lifestyle. At the center of it all is the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 engine.
This engine is the real deal. Harley-Davidson® didn’t just tweak the old setup and call it new. They brought Variable Valve Timing into the fold with intent. It’s not some overhyped add-on. It’s a fully integrated piece of engineering that makes every ride smoother, stronger, and smarter. For riders in Virginia Beach, where no two rides are ever the same, that kind of flexibility matters.
The Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 delivers 139 ft-lb of torque and 115 horsepower, but it’s the “how” that makes those numbers feel different. The VVT system adjusts the valve timing across the RPM range. So if you’re throttling hard on the highway or easing through traffic near Hilltop, the power comes in clean and measured. You don’t feel a lag before the bike wakes up. It’s already with you, ready to respond, as if it’s reading your next move before you’ve even made it.
It’s especially noticeable on Virginia Beach’s more varied terrain. Take a spin west toward Pungo, where long rural roads meet curves flanked by fields and trees. You need torque at low revs to get the most enjoyment out of that kind of route, and the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® delivers without making you feel like you’re pushing the engine too hard. On the flip side, heading east along Shore Drive toward the Bay, you want something that picks up quickly and holds steady without becoming overly sensitive at high speeds. Again, the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT rises to the occasion.
What’s remarkable is how well the engine plays with the rest of the bike’s systems. You’re not managing power alone. You’re working with a refined throttle system, ride modes that adjust how the power is applied, and a suspension setup that complements the engine’s responsiveness. When everything clicks, like it does on this model, it takes the mental strain out of long rides. You’re able to focus more on the road ahead and less on compensating for a power curve that doesn’t match your needs.
And that’s where the real benefit lies for riders in this area. Virginia Beach offers an unpredictable mix of settings: beachside cruise one moment, inland sprint the next. The roads stretch and compress depending on the route, and the traffic can be calm one day, chaotic the next. You need a ride that’s built to adapt.
Even at low speeds through tourist-heavy stretches like Atlantic Avenue, you feel the engine’s confidence. The power delivery stays smooth and well-modulated. There’s no herky-jerky clutch dance. Just a controlled, steady response that lets you relax, even when you’re navigating tight turns or sudden stops. That means less rider fatigue and more time enjoying the scenery, from the boardwalk art to the salty air that settles into the early evening.
But of course, Harley-Davidson® didn’t stop at power. They made sure the rest of the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® lives up to the engine’s capability. Take the aerodynamic sharknose fairing, designed not just for looks but for stability in the wind-heavy corridors near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Or the 12.3-inch TFT display running Skyline™ OS. Everything you need is easy to read and even easier to control, including music, navigation, ride modes, and more. When you’re coasting along the scenic route toward Sandbridge, being able to toggle your setup without distraction is a small thing that makes a big difference.
The comfort features don’t disappoint either. The seat provides strong support without feeling too firm, which is great news for riders planning full-day loops out toward Suffolk or further down into North Carolina. Adjustable rear suspension lets you tweak the feel depending on road conditions or passenger weight, making every ride feel personal rather than pre-programmed. When paired with the performance output of the VVT engine, it creates a balance of smoothness and stamina that long-haul riders truly appreciate.
Virginia Beach isn’t only a backdrop; it’s an essential part of this bike’s story. The city calls for machines that can flex with its shifting pace. The Milwaukee-Eight® VVT engine is uniquely suited to meet that call. It’s not built for one kind of road or rider. It thrives on variability, which makes it ideal for a region that offers everything from fast, open runs on Route 58 to tight, busy loops around Mount Trashmore.
What separates the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® from others in its class isn’t only raw output. It’s the way that output is delivered with intelligence. There’s no need to wrangle it into submission or ride around its limitations. Instead, the engine adjusts to you, letting you ride your way, with confidence, comfort, and consistency. That’s the kind of quality you come to appreciate more with every mile.
And as for the rumble, because let’s not pretend that doesn’t matter, it’s rich and low. Just exactly what you want when you’re pulling up at Waterman’s or rolling into a parking lot on a Sunday morning. Not overbearing. Not underwhelming. Just right.
The 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® proves that performance doesn’t have to shout to be effective. It can be measured, responsive, and tuned to the world you ride in. And in Virginia Beach, where ocean roads, backcountry lanes, and city streets all play a role in your weekly riding life, that versatility is what keeps the experience fresh.
Ready to see what the Milwaukee-Eight® VVT 121 engine feels like on your favorite stretch of road? Visit Bayside Harley-Davidson®, located near Virginia Beach, and schedule your test ride today. Our team knows the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® inside and out and can walk you through every detail before you get the key in your hand. When you’re ready to feel what a modern Harley-Davidson® engine can really do, this is the place to start.