Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide Custom vs Big Dog Bulldog (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide Customstacks up against the Big Dog Bulldog. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide Custom | Big Dog Bulldog |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Price | — | $39,900 |
| Engine | 1803 cc | 1807 cc |
| Torque | 165 Nm | — |
| Weight | 366 kg | 348 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 24 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.0 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers. ABS. | Single disc. 4-piston Diff bore |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston caliper. ABS. | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Tires | 130/60-B19 / 180/55-B18 | 120/70-R21 / 250/40-R18 |
Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide Custom vs Big Dog Bulldog — which should you buy?
Picking between the Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide Custom and the Big Dog Bulldog usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide Custom brings its published horsepower in a 366 kg package, while the Big Dog Bulldog counters with its own power figure at 348 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: