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What is a stage 2 on a Harley?

Author

John Hall

Updated on February 17, 2026

What is a stage 2 on a Harley?

The Stage 2 Harley-Davidson® upgrade involves a cam change. We can provide a stage 2 torque kit that gives you a significant improvement when you’re passing or accelerating by targeting lower RPM performance. Or, a stage 2 power kit upgrade increases your rev limit to 6400 RPM for increased mid-range horsepower.

What makes a CVO a CVO?

There’s a division inside of the Harley-Davidson company that specializes in making custom bikes. It is known as the Custom Vehicle Operations or CVO. CVO makes motorcycles for what they call the “alpha customer”. They use finishes, materials, and accessories that you can only find on a CVO model.

How much horsepower does a 110 cubic inch Harley have?

On the horsepower side, the Twin Cam 110 churns out 80 hp from 4700 rpm to 5400 rpm. As mentioned, around 5800 rpm, everything flat lines. Soft tail Slim S put up peak torque numbers of 96.79 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm and 81.74 hp @ 5000 rpm.

What is Stage 1 on a Harley Davidson?

WHAT IS A STAGE 1 UPGRADE? The basic purpose of a Stage 1 Performance Upgrade to your motorcycle is to modify the air filter, exhaust system, and fuel metering system to run as efficiently as possible, allowing it to breathe freely and, as a result, increasing the available power.

How can I tell if my Harley is a CVO?

If your Harley-Davidson is an Anniversary Edition, Special Edition, Screamin’ Eagle Edition, or CVO Edition, you’ll know it. You should be able to see at a quick glance some trim, a badge, or even just an inscription on the paint of the gas tank letting you know that this motorcycle is something special.

What’s so special about CVO?

Special features for the CVO lineup have included performance upgrades from Harley’s “Screamin’ Eagle” branded parts, hand-painted pinstripes, ostrich leather on seats and trunks, gold leaf incorporated in the paint, and electronic accessories like GPS navigation systems and iPod music players.

How much horsepower is a Screaming Eagle 110?

103 hp
This kit includes Screamin’ Eagle® CNC Ported Factory Cylinder heads, 58mm ETC throttle body, SE-259E cams, 10.5 to 1 compression pistons, Perfect-Fit pushrods, Screamin’ Eagle clutch spring and all required engine gaskets. This Street Performance Kit produces 103 hp and 110 lbs-ft of torque.

How much HP does a Screamin Eagle 110 have?

When equipped with high-flow air intake and high-flow exhaust, the combination has the potential to produce up to 114 HP and 110 ft lbs. of torque with the stock cylinder heads. For race application only. Fits ’07-later CVO models with 110ci Twin Cam engines.

How much HP does Stage 4 add?

A Stage 4 on the stock 103 platform will gain you 103 hp with 110ft-lbs of torque and the Bolt on 110Ci cylinders with stage 1 gets you 105 hp pretty respectable for a stock freedom machine with new jugs and stock heads.

What does CVO stand for in Harley Davidson?

Custom Vehicle Operations
Limited only by its edition. Custom Vehicle Operations™ (CVO) models represent the pinnacle of Harley-Davidson® style and design.