2013 Harley-Davidson Models: The Complete Lineup Guide

By Marco Delantero ·

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TLDR

2013 was Harley’s 110th birthday, and they celebrated with serialized anniversary editions across most families, a brand-new CVO Softail Breakout, refreshed Street Bob styling, and the Hard Candy Custom paint program at accessible price points. The lineup ran from roughly $10,500 (Sportster Iron 883) to $37,600 (CVO Road Glide Custom). For used buyers today, the CVO models and Touring bikes hold value best; Sportsters remain the best entry point. The 110th editions are no more reliable than standard models — the anniversary badge is cosmetic, not mechanical.

What Made 2013 Different

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Harley-Davidson turned 110 in 2013, and the company didn’t let the milestone pass quietly. Every major model family got an optional 110th Anniversary Edition — serialized, badged, and finished in special colors. These bikes were ordered through dealers like any other model; the serialization was a marketing move, not a production cap. Mechanically, they’re identical to the standard versions.

The genuinely new hardware in 2013 was the CVO Softail Breakout, a factory custom built around a 110ci Twin Cam 110 engine stuffed into a stretched, low-slung frame. It was the first time Harley offered the Breakout at all — the name had shown up as a one-off concept, and the CVO variant brought it to production.

The Street Bob got refreshed for 2013 with a blacked-out look and new color options. The Hard Candy Custom paint program expanded, making multi-stage metallic finishes available on Dyna and Softail models without stepping up to CVO pricing.

Beyond those changes, this was a year of refinement rather than reinvention. The Twin Cam 103 remained standard across most models, with the 110ci reserved for CVO bikes. ABS was available as an option on most families.

Sportster Family

The Sportster line stayed consistent in 2013 — four models, two engine sizes, and the most affordable entry points in the Harley catalog.

  • Iron 883 — $10,499. The stripped-down, blacked-out model that tends to draw younger riders. 883cc Evolution engine. Minimalist look, peanut tank, no frills.
  • SuperLow — $10,999. Lower seat height (25.5 inches) makes it one of the more accessible Harleys for shorter riders. Same 883cc engine, slightly more comfort-oriented setup than the Iron.
  • Forty-Eight — $11,499. The 1200cc Sportster with a fat front tire and throwback styling. Named for the peanut tank design from 1948. Good-looking bike with genuine character.
  • 1200 Custom — $11,299. The 1200cc variant with a taller, more relaxed riding position and chrome-heavy styling.

Sportster engines in this era use a separate gearbox, not the unit construction you’ll find on the Big Twin models. That’s relevant for maintenance — the primary drive and gearbox have their own oil, separate from the engine.

Dyna Family

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The Dyna family sits between Sportster and Softail in the lineup — rubber-mounted Twin Cam engines in a double-cradle frame that handles noticeably better than a Softail at the cost of some low-speed isolation from vibration.

  • Street Bob — $13,499. The star of the 2013 Dyna refresh. Blacked-out treatment, mini ape-hanger bars, and a solo seat. Two new color options for the year. This is the model that often gets cited when people describe the 2013 Dyna as particularly well-specced.
  • Super Glide Custom — $13,499. More chrome than the Street Bob, forward controls, a longer look. Classic cruiser aesthetic.
  • Wide Glide — $15,499. Big ape-hanger bars, wide front fork, a lot of visual presence. The “chopper look” in the stock lineup.
  • Switchback — $17,299. Convertible touring capability — detachable windshield and saddlebags included. One bike that can credibly do both day trips and longer runs.
  • Fat Bob — $15,699. Dual headlights, fat front tire, blacked-out finishes. Arguably the most aggressive-looking Dyna.
  • Low Rider — $14,699. Clean, balanced proportions. One of the few 2013 Dynos that didn’t lean hard into either the chrome or blacked-out direction.

All Dyna models used the Twin Cam 103 (1690cc) in 2013.

Softail Family

Softail frames use a hidden rear shock under the transmission to mimic a hardtail look while providing actual suspension travel. Less cornering clearance than a Dyna, more old-school aesthetic.

  • Heritage Softail Classic — $17,499. The closest thing to the original 1940s Panhead look in the current lineup. Lots of chrome, whitewall tires, studded leather bags included stock.
  • Softail Deluxe — $18,499. Even more classic styling than the Heritage — floorboards, wide handlebars, white paint options. Designed to look like it rolled off a lot in 1955.
  • Fat Boy — $16,499. The signature wide-glide front fork and disc wheels. Still one of Harley’s most recognizable silhouettes, largely thanks to Terminator 2.
  • Fat Boy Lo — $16,499. Lower seat height version of the Fat Boy with a slightly more aggressive stance.
  • Blackline — $16,499. Blacked-out Softail with a clean, minimal look. Discontinued after 2013, which makes it a collector’s item for fans of the format.
  • Slim — $14,699. Narrow profile, solo seat, LED tail light. One of the newer additions to the Softail family at the time.
  • Softail Custom — $16,799. Extended rear fender, forward controls, stretched look.
  • Night Train — Discontinued before 2013. Don’t confuse it with the Blackline.

The Softail Twin Cam 103 runs differently from the Dyna because it’s solid-mounted rather than rubber-mounted — you feel more vibration, especially at idle and low revs.

Touring Family

The Touring family is where Harley’s long-distance machines live. All 2013 Touring models used the Twin Cam 103 with a six-speed transmission, and all were available with optional ABS.

  • Street Glide — $20,999. The bagger that defined the bagger look. Batwing fairing, low-profile saddlebags, chopped rear fender. The single most popular Harley-Davidson model in the lineup.
  • Road Glide Ultra — $23,299. Shark-nose frame-mounted fairing (isolates better than the Street Glide’s fork-mounted unit at highway speeds), full tour-pak luggage.
  • Road King — $18,499. Detachable windshield, classic round headlight, genuine touring capability without the full dresser look.
  • Road King Classic — $19,999. Road King with leather saddlebags and more chrome.
  • Electra Glide Ultra Classic — $22,799. The full-dresser. Tour-pak, fairing, everything. What your dad’s neighbor rode to Sturgis and back.
  • Ultra Limited — $24,099. Added more refinements over the Ultra Classic — security system, LED lighting, improved audio.
  • Electra Glide Classic — $19,999. Mid-tier dresser without the full tour-pak.
  • Tri Glide Ultra Classic — $32,499. The trike variant of the Touring lineup (see Trike section).

V-Rod / VRSC Family

The V-Rod has always been the odd one out in the Harley lineup. Liquid-cooled 1250cc Revolution engine developed with Porsche Engineering, unlike any other bike in the catalog. Styling leans toward muscle bike rather than traditional cruiser.

  • V-Rod Muscle — $17,499. Wide rear tire, minimalist bodywork, stripped-down look. The more aggressive of the two.
  • Night Rod Special — $16,499. Blacked-out treatment, drag-style bars, solo seat. Dark and mean-looking in a way that doesn’t suit everyone but is very committed.

The V-Rod is the most technically different Harley in the lineup and the least “Harley” in the traditional sense. Riders who want a sportier, more powerful option tend to like it; traditionalists often skip it entirely.

Trike Models

Two trikes in the 2013 lineup, both Touring-based:

  • Tri Glide Ultra Classic — $32,499. Full-dresser trike with tour-pak and factory reverse gear. Targets older riders or those with balance considerations. Twin Cam 103.
  • Freewheeler — Not yet available; this model arrived in 2015.

CVO Models

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CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) bikes are the factory-built premium tier. Every CVO uses the 110ci Twin Cam 110 engine, gets multi-stage custom paint that’s genuinely difficult to replicate, and adds premium components throughout. Prices reflect it.

  • CVO Softail Breakout — $29,999. The new-for-2013 model and the most talked-about bike in the lineup. 240mm rear tire, stretched tank, slammed stance. The Breakout was designed as a rolling statement piece — it works if that’s what you want, and it really doesn’t if it’s not.
  • CVO Street Glide — $31,499. The production Street Glide pushed further — custom paint, upgraded audio, more chrome and contrast finishing.
  • CVO Road Glide Custom — $37,599. The most expensive model in the 2013 lineup. Full-dresser treatment with CVO paint, premium audio, tour-pak. Rare on the used market.
  • CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide — $34,999. The full-dresser CVO. Enormous amounts of chrome, 110ci engine, everything turned up.
  • CVO Breakout — See CVO Softail Breakout above. Some listings distinguish these; Harley’s own naming for 2013 is CVO Softail Breakout.

CVO paint quality is noticeably better than standard models. The multi-layer process isn’t something you can achieve with a standard rattle-can respray — it’s one of the legitimate reasons to pay the premium over a comparable standard model.

110th Anniversary Editions

Most 2013 Harley families offered an optional 110th Anniversary Edition. These bikes featured:

  • Two-tone paint in Black Ice / Vivid Black with orange accents
  • Serialized plaques on the fuel tank console
  • 110th anniversary badging throughout
  • Slightly higher MSRP (roughly $500–$1,000 over standard)

Mechanically, the 110th anniversary editions are identical to the standard models. The engine, transmission, and suspension are the same. The serialization tracks production sequence, not build quality or exclusivity — Harley made enough of these that supply isn’t artificially limited.

For collectors, the anniversary badging adds some sentimental value. For buyers looking at performance or reliability, it’s irrelevant.

Full Lineup Price Table

Model Family Engine MSRP (2013)
Iron 883 Sportster 883cc $10,499
SuperLow Sportster 883cc $10,999
1200 Custom Sportster 1200cc $11,299
Forty-Eight Sportster 1200cc $11,499
Street Bob Dyna 103ci $13,499
Super Glide Custom Dyna 103ci $13,499
Low Rider Dyna 103ci $14,699
Slim Softail 103ci $14,699
Wide Glide Dyna 103ci $15,499
Fat Boy / Fat Boy Lo Softail 103ci $16,499
Blackline Softail 103ci $16,499
Night Rod Special V-Rod 1250cc $16,499
Heritage Softail Classic Softail 103ci $17,499
V-Rod Muscle V-Rod 1250cc $17,499
Road King Touring 103ci $18,499
Softail Deluxe Softail 103ci $18,499
Electra Glide Classic Touring 103ci $19,999
Road King Classic Touring 103ci $19,999
Street Glide Touring 103ci $20,999
Electra Glide Ultra Classic Touring 103ci $22,799
Road Glide Ultra Touring 103ci $23,299
Ultra Limited Touring 103ci $24,099
Switchback Dyna 103ci $17,299
Fat Bob Dyna 103ci $15,699
Softail Custom Softail 103ci $16,799
CVO Softail Breakout CVO 110ci $29,999
CVO Street Glide CVO 110ci $31,499
Tri Glide Ultra Classic Trike 103ci $32,499
CVO Ultra Classic CVO 110ci $34,999
CVO Road Glide Custom CVO 110ci $37,599

Buying a 2013 Harley Today

More than a decade out, the 2013 models have had enough time to reveal which ones hold up and which ones develop patterns.

What to watch across all families: The Twin Cam 103 (and 110) can develop cam chain tensioner wear. It’s a known issue with Twin Cam engines going back to the late 1990s. The fix is well-documented — upgraded hydraulic tensioners or chain tensioner conversion kits — and many bikes this age have already had it done. Ask specifically about it. If the current owner doesn’t know, pull the primary cover or have a dealer check the service history.

Touring models hold value the most predictably. The Street Glide in particular commands strong used prices because demand never really drops. A clean 2013 Street Glide with reasonable miles is not a bargain — it prices accordingly.

Dyna models are arguably the sweet spot for used buyers who want a rider rather than a collectible. The rubber-mounted engine gives you a bike that’s more comfortable to ride long distances than a Softail, and pricing is typically more accessible. The 2013 Street Bob specifically has a following because of the refresh that year.

Sportsters are the most available and the cheapest to own. The 883cc and 1200cc Evolution engines are reliable and simple to work on. If you’re newer to Harleys, the Forty-Eight or Iron 883 at 2013 prices is an honest place to start.

CVO models are tricky. The premium paint is worth something to the right buyer, and the 110ci engine is a genuine step up from the 103. But CVO bikes tend to be owned by people who cared about them — or people who paid too much for something they couldn’t afford to maintain properly. Inspect carefully and verify the service history.

The 110th Anniversary editions carry a modest premium in private sale listings. How much that premium is worth depends entirely on whether the next buyer shares the sentiment — which is unpredictable.

For overall reliability, the 2013 Touring and Dyna families represent the Twin Cam engine at a mature point in its development — most early bugs resolved, upgrades available, parts widely stocked. The V-Rod is mechanically different enough that you’ll want a Harley dealer familiar with the Revolution engine specifically, not just the Twin Cam, when shopping or servicing.