Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Big Dog Bulldog (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glidestacks up against the Big Dog Bulldog. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra GlideBig Dog Bulldog
Model year20122011
Price$37,249$39,900
Engine1803 cc1807 cc
Torque160 Nm
Weight403 kg348 kg
Seat height28 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.Single disc. 4-piston Diff bore
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.Single disc. 4-piston
Tires130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16 120/70-R21 / 250/40-R18

Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Big Dog Bulldog — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide and the Big Dog Bulldog usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide brings its published horsepower in a 403 kg package, while the Big Dog Bulldog counters with its own power figure at 348 kg. On price, the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide 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: