2005 Harley Davidson 1250cc V-Rod Screamin Eagle CVO

2005 Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle CVO V-Rod 1250 – 1 Owner – 9,547 Miles – Collector Grade – £10,995

Offered for sale is an exceptionally rare and highly desirable 2005 Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle CVO V-Rod 1250, presented in stunning Orange and showing just 9,547 miles from new. This is a genuine 1-owner machine from new, freshly imported from Florida, where it has been kept in air-conditioned, climate-controlled storage throughout its life. The result is a motorcycle that is quite simply in collector-grade condition — with zero corrosion, no dents, no sun fade, and an overall level of preservation that is becoming almost impossible to find.

For collectors, enthusiasts, and serious Harley-Davidson admirers alike, this is not just another V-Rod — this is one of the very best examples you could hope to own.

A Landmark Harley-Davidson

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod was one of the most revolutionary motorcycles the Motor Company ever produced. Introduced for the 2002 model year, it broke new ground for Harley-Davidson with its liquid-cooled, double overhead cam, fuel-injected Revolution V-twin engine — a dramatic departure from the traditional air-cooled formula the brand had been known for. The engine’s development drew from Harley-Davidson’s VR-1000 racing programme and is widely associated with engineering collaboration involving Porsche, helping create a performance-focused powertrain that gave the V-Rod genuine superbike-era credibility in a power cruiser package.

The V-Rod quickly earned its reputation as Harley-Davidson’s boldest modern statement: low, long, muscular, and unmistakably different. It combined drag-bike stance, aggressive styling, and high-revving performance in a way no previous Harley had done. For many enthusiasts, the V-Rod remains one of the most significant and daring production Harleys ever built.

Why the 2005 Screamin’ Eagle CVO Matters

This particular motorcycle is the top-spec, incredibly rare 2005 Screamin’ Eagle CVO V-Rod — the first V-Rod developed by Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) division. The 2005 model featured the enlarged 1250cc Screamin’ Eagle version of the Revolution engine, along with performance upgrades including high-performance internal modifications and premium custom detailing that elevated it above the standard V-Rod. Contemporary coverage described the 1250cc CVO as delivering roughly a 10% increase in performance over the standard machine, while Harley’s own description highlights its special engine work and extensive custom components.

In short, this is the V-Rod for the serious buyer: the model that combined the already groundbreaking V-Rod platform with factory custom status, stronger performance, exclusivity, and unmistakable showroom presence. The 2005 VRSCSE Screamin’ Eagle CVO is now recognised as one of the most collectible variants in the entire V-Rod lineage, not least because it was a single-year model and represented the first CVO interpretation of Harley’s most radical platform.

This Example

Finding one of these is difficult. Finding one in this condition is another matter entirely.

This example has covered just 9,547 miles from new, has had only 1 owner, and has clearly been cherished throughout its life. The overall condition is outstanding, with superb paint, bright chrome, crisp finishes, and none of the deterioration often seen on bikes that have lived in humid environments or have been poorly stored. Thanks to its Florida history and a life spent in A/C climate-controlled storage, it presents exactly as a premium, carefully preserved CVO should.

The orange finish looks sensational in person and perfectly suits the dramatic lines of the V-Rod, highlighting the bike’s muscular frame, polished engine, and unmistakable stance.

Loaded With Quality Extras

This bike is also extremely well equipped, making it as usable as it is collectible. It comes fitted with:

Colour-co-ordinated lockable hard shell panniers – easily removable
Unlimited Engineering Super V tank – providing increased fuel capacity
Windvest windshield – removable
Sissy bar
Rear seat
Pillion foot pegs
Original handbooks included

These additions make this already special CVO even more desirable, giving the next owner the option to enjoy it as a showpiece, a long-distance cruiser, or a carefully stored investment-grade motorcycle.

Summary

If you have been searching for a truly special Harley-Davidson V-Rod, this is the one to buy. The 2005 Screamin’ Eagle CVO 1250 sits right at the top of the tree — rare, historically important, visually stunning, and increasingly collectible. Add in the 1-owner history, ultra-low mileage, Florida climate-controlled life, and impeccable collector-grade condition, and you have a motorcycle that is exceptionally hard to repeat.

Now freshly imported and offered for sale at just £10,995, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest examples of a landmark Harley-Davidson model.