Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertiblestacks up against the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail ConvertibleHarley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Model year20122012
Price$26,699$37,249
Engine1803 cc1803 cc
Torque142 Nm160 Nm
Weight345 kg403 kg
Seat height24 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.Double disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.Single disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires130/70-R18 / 200/50-R18 130/80-B17 / 180/65-B16

Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible vs Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible and the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible brings its published horsepower in a 345 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide counters with its own power figure at 403 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: