Riders in Mount Pleasant Love the Lightweight Carbon-Fiber 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST
There’s a certain kind of rider who can tell the difference between “fast” and “sharp.” In Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, where winding two-lane roads snake through farm country and hills roll just beyond the horizon, that difference matters. That’s where the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST finds its groove, and it's all thanks to one standout ingredient: carbon fiber.
We’re not just talking about a decorative touch on the tank or some overdone trim. This bike is built with carbon fiber where it actually counts. It’s designed for riders who want a hot-blooded bagger that doesn’t feel like one. And around here, it’s catching attention for all the right reasons.
Let’s start with what sets this model apart the moment you throw a leg over it. The forged carbon-fiber front fender, seat cowl, exhaust end caps, and tank console are all crafted to reduce weight while boosting visual impact. We’re talking real weight savings that affect how the bike moves, handles, and reacts beneath you.
This isn't your average touring machine. With about 25 pounds trimmed off the curb weight, the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST delivers quicker transitions, sharper braking, and tighter control in the corners. On the rural curves around Mount Pleasant, you feel that responsiveness almost instantly. The bike doesn’t just go; it snaps into action like it knows what’s coming next.
There’s a reason Harley-Davidson® didn’t just slap carbon-fiber panels on and call it a day. Forged carbon fiber isn’t laid up like traditional weave; it’s compressed and molded, which gives it an aggressive, marbled texture and a structural toughness that holds up at speed. The result? A design that feels race-bred but with the restraint and polish that fits the CVO™ name.
The visual payoff is just as real as the performance one. In the Tennessee sun, that carbon finish pops. At a standstill, it looks ready to pounce. It draws a crowd when you park it downtown near Hay Long Avenue or outside the Mount Pleasant Grille. But unlike Chrome, it’s not flashy for flash’s sake; it has a function, and that’s what makes it compelling.
Of course, the carbon-fiber diet wouldn’t matter much without serious muscle to back it up. And Harley-Davidson® didn’t disappoint. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST runs with the Milwaukee-Eight® 121 High Output V-Twin engine while delivering 127 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque.
That’s serious grunt, and thanks to the reduced weight up front and at the tail, the bike feels quicker and more willing to move. Acceleration comes clean and fast, while braking confidence is enhanced by the lighter unsprung mass. When you twist the throttle heading out toward Columbia or drop into a tight bend along Old Zion Road, the engine’s urgency feels more immediate. Less weight, more bite.
Another standout feature is the selection of performance riding modes, including two brand-new ones built specifically for aggressive riding: Track and Track Plus. These aren’t gimmicks; they change throttle response, engine braking, and traction behavior in a way you can feel.
On dry pavement, especially along the backroads that run parallel to the Duck River, those settings help the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST hug the tarmac with surgical precision. It lets you dig in, push hard, and ride with more intent. It turns touring into something sharper. Something personal.
Custom modes allow you to fine-tune those settings even further. You can make this bike feel like it was built for your exact riding style. And for the local riders who split their time between weekend long hauls and weekday runs out to the Natchez Trace, that adaptability makes all the difference.
To keep up with the demands of this performance-minded setup, Harley-Davidson® equipped the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST with a fully adjustable suspension package. Inverted front forks and remote-reservoir rear shocks absorb imperfections and hold the line through uneven corners.
You’ll notice the difference on the patchy surfaces that define Tennessee’s more rural roads. It smooths out the chatter without dulling your feedback. You still feel connected to the surface, but without that fatigue that comes from fighting the machine.
Even the exhaust system leans into the performance theme. Titanium slip-ons with carbon-fiber end caps give the bike a crisp, aggressive rumble that’s hard to miss but doesn’t drone. It’s a signature rumble, refined but confident. You can hear it coming down North Main Street long before it arrives, and once it does, it owns the space.
Visually, the bike walks the line between attitude and elegance. The dark finishes, clean lines, and aggressive stance hint at speed, but there’s a maturity to it, too. It feels like a bike that’s been shaped by experience, not flash.
Mount Pleasant isn’t a huge town, but its riders know how to spot something special. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST has become the subject of plenty of local chatter, not just for how it looks, but for how it behaves on Tennessee roads. It’s built to move with purpose, not just cruise. It’s the kind of bike that feels alive when you ride it hard but remains composed when you slow it down and soak in the landscape.
What’s impressive is how this bike manages to stay comfortable even while leaning so far into performance. The ride position is relaxed, and the controls feel intuitive, including the Skyline™ OS with built-in navigation and display options keeping everything within reach. It doesn’t compromise practicality to chase speed. Instead, it gives you both.
If you’re ready to see how the carbon-fiber construction of the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST performs on real Tennessee roads, your next stop is easy. Head over to Boswell’s Harley-Davidson®, just outside Mount Pleasant.
There, you can take a close look at the bike’s forged carbon details, get a feel for its stance, and, most importantly, schedule a test ride. This is one of those motorcycles you need to experience to fully understand. Reading about it only goes so far.
Contact us today or visit Boswell’s Harley-Davidson® near Mount Pleasant, TN, and take the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® ST for a ride that redefines what touring performance really feels like.