Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible vs Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street 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 FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail ConvertibleHarley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide
Model year20122012
Price$26,699
Engine1803 cc1803 cc
Torque142 Nm160 Nm
Weight345 kg372 kg
Seat height24 mm27 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 130/60-B19 / 180/55-B18

Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible vs Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLSTSE3 CVO Softail Convertible and the Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 CVO Street 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 FLHXSE3 CVO Street Glide counters with its own power figure at 372 kg.

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: