Ride Loud in Durham on the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR with Titanium Exhaust

Jul. 10 2025 Harley-Davidson® News By Raging Bull Harley-Davidson®

If you think a motorcycle is only a way to get from one place to another, think again. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR is a machine that demands to be heard, felt, and admired. This bike is built to stand out on the streets of Durham, NC, turning every ride into an event and every curve into a moment of pure excitement. At the core of its power and personality is a titanium Akrapovič exhaust system that changes everything about how this bike performs and rumbles.

The titanium exhaust on this 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR is not simply a feature; it is the heart of the bike. Developed in partnership with Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing, the Akrapovič exhaust is made from high-grade titanium, a material well known in aerospace and racing for being both light and strong. This full titanium system includes 2-into-1 header pipes, carbon fiber shields, and a titanium muffler that together reduce the bike’s weight by more than 10 pounds compared to the standard Milwaukee-Eight® exhaust.

Why does this matter? Reducing weight means the engine’s power is delivered more directly to the road. The bike responds faster when you twist the throttle and handles corners and acceleration with greater sharpness. On streets where every split second counts, such as the winding backroads near Durham or the busy downtown area, this makes a significant difference.

It is not only about losing weight. The titanium exhaust gives the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR a voice that demands attention. The rumble is deep, full, and aggressive, cutting through the usual city noise with an unmistakable Harley-Davidson® rumble that refuses to be ignored. This exhaust balances power and compliance by meeting all state emissions regulations while preserving the raw rumble that riders expect.

Titanium is no ordinary metal. It is light enough to keep the bike agile but durable enough to handle heat and wear from long rides. In the world of racing and high-performance engineering, titanium is prized for these traits. For the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR, this means the exhaust system does not add unnecessary bulk that could slow the bike or dull its handling. Instead, it plays a key role in the bike’s balance, allowing for faster acceleration and smoother cornering.

Imagine leaning into a tight turn along Durham’s scenic Eno River roads. The bike feels alive beneath you, light, responsive, and confident. That sensation is heightened by the titanium exhaust system, which improves performance while adding a touch of precision and craftsmanship you can almost see in the gleaming muffler and the carbon fiber shielding.

Durham is a city with character. Its streets tell stories of history and innovation with a laid-back vibe that mixes old-school charm with modern culture. The 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR fits perfectly into this atmosphere. It is not a bike that fades into the background. It commands a second look and, of course, that signature rumble that echoes through Durham’s streets.

Cruising past downtown’s art galleries and cafes or heading out on rolling country roads, the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR turns every ride into a display of power and style. Its carbon fiber bodywork and racing orange paint with black and white accents mirror the daring spirit found in Durham’s creative scene.

The design is about more than an appearance. This bike is built for performance. The Öhlins suspension, inspired by racing technology, offers sharper cornering and a smoother ride on uneven surfaces. The billet aluminum swingarm and cast aluminum wheels reduce weight and improve handling. On Durham’s backroads, this means the difference between a smooth confident line through a curve and hesitation.

Beneath the bold look is the Screamin' Eagle® 131 V-Twin that delivers 153 horsepower and 150 foot-pounds of torque. This bike does not ease into speed. It launches forward with authority and revs up to a high redline of 6,500 RPM.

The engine’s power feels even stronger thanks to the titanium exhaust system. The lighter setup reduces the bike’s overall weight and sharpens throttle response. Accelerating out of a corner or merging onto a highway feels immediate and thrilling.

The braking system matches the engine’s might. Brembo® GP4-RX calipers and T-Drive rotors deliver reliable stopping power, while billet aluminum mid controls give riders more control in demanding situations.

The 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR includes technology designed to keep you safe and connected. Its 12.3-inch touchscreen runs Skyline™OS, providing navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay®, and Bluetooth® for calls and music. Multiple ride modes allow you to adjust how the bike behaves based on your style or road conditions. Track mode fine-tunes throttle and braking for performance riding, while safety systems such as Cornering ABS and Traction Control keep the bike stable when things get tricky.

Only 131 of these bikes exist, each marked with a serialized riser clamp that confirms its place in Harley-Davidson® history. Owning or riding this bike means joining a small group of riders who appreciate a bike built with racing materials and race-ready power.

If you want to experience the rumble of the titanium exhaust on the streets of Durham and feel the bike’s race-inspired agility firsthand, there is one place to go. Raging Bull Harley-Davidson® in Durham, NC has the 2025 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® RR waiting for you. Do not just imagine what it feels like to ride a bike designed with racing-grade materials and a powerful exhaust that cuts weight and delivers a rumble. Go out and experience it yourself.

Visit today and schedule your test ride. This is the moment to discover what riding on titanium feels like and to become part of an elite group of riders who have experienced the road at a new level.


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