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[woode]

CVO Ultra Classic, CVO Limited, Ultra Classic, Ultra Classic Limited...  It makes you dizzy, and I know that there is no answer to this question, but...

In the non-CVO world, the UC Limited is just an UC with a few upgrades.  In the CVO world, the CVO Ultra has been an UC with lots of upgrades.  So, what is the logic of making the latest iteration a new model (FLHTKSE) instead of the latest version of the CVO Ultra (i.e. FLHTCUSE9)?  I would understand the distinction if there was also going to be a CVO Ultra - as a way of distinguishing the two.  Perhaps the "twin-cooled" engine made the CVO a new model, although such was not the case with the non-CVO Ultra Limited!  I would guess that this is the end of the line for the CVO Ultra, and the beginning of a new era for their high end touring line.  It would be illogical (and less profitable) to go backwards and make the top-of-the-line tourer a lesser bike.

Or maybe I am making too much of it.

[North Georgia Hawg]

MARKETING...

Ken

[OBB]

CVO Ultra Classic, CVO Limited, Ultra Classic, Ultra Classic Limited...  It makes you dizzy, and I know that there is no answer to this question, but...

In the non-CVO world, the UC Limited is just an UC with a few upgrades.  In the CVO world, the CVO Ultra has been an UC with lots of upgrades.  So, what is the logic of making the latest iteration a new model (FLHTKSE) instead of the latest version of the CVO Ultra (i.e. FLHTCUSE9)?  I would understand the distinction if there was also going to be a CVO Ultra - as a way of distinguishing the two.  Perhaps the "twin-cooled" engine made the CVO a new model, although such was not the case with the non-CVO Ultra Limited!  I would guess that this is the end of the line for the CVO Ultra, and the beginning of a new era for their high end touring line.  It would be illogical (and less profitable) to go backwards and make the top-of-the-line tourer a lesser bike.

Or maybe I am making too much of it.

Good question. Makes me wonder when the next SERGU comes out with the wet heads if it will have a new designation. That would make mine a one year bike.

[naitram]

look at the differences between a production Ultra classic and Ultra limited.

the limited gets the better infotainment system and the "wet" heads as does the CVO

[Dean_Nelson]

wet head.....

I like that! could be the new plate for the bike.

Dean Nelson

[FLSTFI Dave]

Good question. Makes me wonder when the next SERGU comes out with the wet heads if it will have a new designation. That would make mine a one year bike.

I am sure hoping for a SERG for 15, if not then my second choice would be SERGU for 15.  Want the new head unit, and bags.

[OBB]

I am sure hoping for a SERG for 15, if not then my second choice would be SERGU for 15.  Want the new head unit, and bags.

Let's wait until 16 for the sergu,,,, and only if it's blue. I'm not done wearing this one out yet 

[Hugh Janis]

wet head.....

I like that! could be the new plate for the bike.

Dean Nelson

How about "swirly"? 

[firefighter156]

CVO Ultra Classic, CVO Limited, Ultra Classic, Ultra Classic Limited...  It makes you dizzy, and I know that there is no answer to this question, but...

In the non-CVO world, the UC Limited is just an UC with a few upgrades.  In the CVO world, the CVO Ultra has been an UC with lots of upgrades.  So, what is the logic of making the latest iteration a new model (FLHTKSE) instead of the latest version of the CVO Ultra (i.e. FLHTCUSE9)?  I would understand the distinction if there was also going to be a CVO Ultra - as a way of distinguishing the two.  Perhaps the "twin-cooled" engine made the CVO a new model, although such was not the case with the non-CVO Ultra Limited!  I would guess that this is the end of the line for the CVO Ultra, and the beginning of a new era for their high end touring line.  It would be illogical (and less profitable) to go backwards and make the top-of-the-line tourer a lesser bike.

Or maybe I am making too much of it.

Thanks for bringing that up.  I too wonder what happened to the numerical order they were following?  Perhaps your right a new era?  If someone knows please chime in.  Or is it limited to 2014 and then the numerical order resumes because this is an anniversary year?

[Fired00d]

Thanks for bringing that up.  I too wonder what happened to the numerical order they were following?  Perhaps your right a new era?  If someone knows please chime in.  Or is it limited to 2014 and then the numerical order resumes because this is an anniversary year?

The Breakout (2013 FXSBSE/2014 FXSBSE2) and the Road King (2002 FLHRSEI/2003 FLHRSEI2/2007 FLHRSE3/2008 FLHRSE4/2013 FLHRSE5/2014 FLHRSE6) have numerical sequences in their designation.  Deluxe and Limited are first year runs and I would imagine if they repeat they will have sequential numbers.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[wolverine]

Good question. Makes me wonder when the next SERGU comes out with the wet heads if it will have a new designation. That would make mine a one year bike.

We already have a 1 yr bike.  If they ever do make another it will have different fairing, bags, tour-pac. A completely different look. Be nice to have one of each.  I better start saving.

[CVOJOE]

wet head.....I like that! could be the new plate for the bike.
Dean Nelson

There's already a limited edition helmet available out there!!! 

[davidw221]

There ain't no more stretched bags, their marketing says, thing of the past!!!!! it shows without saying!!

[BigLew55]

There ain't no more stretched bags, their marketing says, thing of the past!!!!! it shows without saying!!

What?

The CVO Road King still has them, and they're still available in the P&A catalog...