Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout vs Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson CVO Breakoutstacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson CVO BreakoutHarley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible
Model year20142012
Price$26,899$26,699
Engine1803 cc1803 cc
Torque152 Nm142 Nm
Weight317 kg345 kg
Seat height25 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires130/60-B21 / 240/40-R18 130/70-R18 / 200/50-R18

Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout vs Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout and the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout brings its published horsepower in a 317 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible counters with its own power figure at 345 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: