| Size | 6.5 · Mid-bass |
| Impedance | 4 Ohm |
| Power | 100W RMS |
| Year Range | 1998-2013, 2014-2023, 2024+ |
| Location | Saddlebags, Tour Pack, Lower Fairing |
6.5" mid-bass speaker pair for Harley-Davidson Touring installs — 100W RMS, N45H Neodymium motor, Kevlar® cone, 4Ω
The Cicada Audio CXXM65.4 is a 6.5-inch mid-bass speaker pair built for Harley Touring installs — saddlebag lids, Tour-Pak™ enclosures, or lower fairing positions. It fits a standard 6.5" speaker mount location directly, with no custom cutting required. Sold as a matched pair with 100W RMS power handling each, a Kevlar® cone, N45H Neodymium motor, OFC copper voice coils, and a custom-tooled Polycarbonate frame, the CXXM65.4 is a Rain or Shine™-rated, all-weather design built to handle direct sun and moisture exposure in an external mounting position. Grilles and mounting hardware are included.
A 2Ω version of this driver, the CXXM65.2, is also available. The two variants are otherwise identical — same cone, motor, frame, and power handling — the only difference is voice coil impedance. Choose this 4Ω version if your amplifier channel will be bridged to drive the pair; choose the CXXM65.2 if you're running the pair directly off two amplifier channels rated to handle a 2Ω load, where bridging isn't required or isn't an option.
Who This Is For
The CXXM65.4 is for Harley-Davidson Touring riders fitting a 6.5" mid-bass pair into a standard saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™ enclosure, or lower fairing speaker mount — no custom cutting or adaptor plate needed, it drops straight into a standard 6.5" location. Its high sensitivity (92 dB) and Neodymium motor mean it plays loud and clean off modest amplifier power, making the Cicada FLX500.4 a sensible starting point for the pair, bridged to drive each speaker. If your amp setup calls for direct, non-bridged 2Ω channels instead, the CXXM65.2 is the correct variant. If your enclosure has room for a larger driver and more output, the 8" CXXM8.4 (4Ω) or CXXM8.2 (2Ω) is the step up.
What This Is Best For
- Direct fit to a standard 6.5" speaker mount — saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing — At 138mm (5.43") mounting diameter and 57mm (2.26") mounting depth, the CXXM65.4 matches a standard 6.5" speaker mount location, so it drops straight into saddlebag lids, Tour-Pak™ enclosures, and lower fairing positions without custom cutting. On the road: a straightforward swap into an existing 6.5" speaker location, with no fabrication required before fitting.
- 4Ω impedance for bridged amplifier connections — Bridging two amplifier channels into a 4Ω load is a standard, well-supported configuration on most motorcycle amplifiers, delivering more power to the pair than a single non-bridged channel could. On the road: a bridged FLX500.4 or FLX700.4 drives the pair with real headroom, useful when this mid-bass pair is doing the bulk of the work in a simple two-speaker system.
- High sensitivity (92 dB) for clean output on modest amplifier power — At 92 dB (1W/1M), the CXXM65.4 needs comparatively little amplifier power to reach a useful output level. On the road: a bridged 4-channel amp drives the pair to genuine output without strain, simplifying wiring and amp selection for a straightforward two-speaker system.
- Kevlar® cone for moisture and heat resistance — Kevlar® is lightweight, exceptionally strong, and resistant to both high temperature and moisture absorption — properties that matter directly for a driver mounted in an external saddlebag, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing position exposed to weather. On the road: the cone holds its shape and stiffness through Australian summer heat and wet-weather riding without the softening or moisture swelling that degrades output in lesser cone materials over time.
- N45H Neodymium motor for high efficiency at low weight — The N45H Neodymium magnet delivers strong magnetic flux density in a compact, lightweight motor structure, contributing directly to the CXXM65.4's high sensitivity rating. For Tour-Pak™ installs where every gram of added weight matters, a lighter motor assembly is a real advantage over a ferrite equivalent. On the road: less unsprung mass added to a Tour-Pak™ build, with no compromise to output or efficiency.
- Rain or Shine™ all-weather design with UV-protected surfaces — Every exposed surface is UV protected against fading and degradation from direct sun exposure, and the Rain or Shine™ design rating reflects Cicada's testing for external motorcycle mounting positions. On the road: a saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing-mounted speaker holds its finish and seal integrity ride after ride, regardless of weather.
2Ω or 4Ω — confirm your amp configuration before ordering
The CXXM65.4 is wired for a 4Ω load and is intended for bridged amplifier channels. If your amp setup runs direct, non-bridged 2Ω channels instead, order the CXXM65.2 instead. Both variants fit a standard 6.5" speaker mount location directly — no custom cutting or adaptor plate required in saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing positions. Contact MAA if you need help confirming your amp configuration before ordering.
Fitment
| Model | Years | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Street Glide® / Street Glide® Special / Electra Glide® Ultra Classic™ / Ultra Limited® / Road Glide® / CVO™ Street Glide® / CVO™ Limited / CVO™ Road Glide® | 1998–2025 | Saddlebag Lids (Standard 6.5" Mount) |
| All Touring Models fitted with lower fairing speaker pods | 1998–2025 | Lower Fairing (Standard 6.5" Mount) |
| All Touring Models incl. Tri Glide® / CVO™ Tri Glide® | 1998–2025 | Tour-Pak™ (Standard 6.5" Mount) |
The Bottom Line
The CXXM65.4 is a high-sensitivity 6.5" mid-bass pair that drops straight into a standard saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing speaker mount — no custom cutting required. Run the pair off a bridged Cicada FLX500.4 as a sensible starting point. Need a non-bridged 2Ω setup instead? The CXXM65.2 is the matching variant. If your build has room for more output, the 8" CXXM8.4 is the step up. Contact MAA to confirm your amp configuration before ordering.
The CXXM65.4 pairs a Kevlar® cone with an N45H Neodymium motor and OFC copper voice coils in a custom-tooled Polycarbonate frame — a lightweight, high-sensitivity mid-bass architecture built for external motorcycle mounting positions exposed to weather and vibration, wired for a 4Ω load.
Kevlar® Cone
The CXXM65.4 uses a Kevlar® cone — a material chosen for its combination of low mass, exceptional tensile strength, and resistance to both high temperature and moisture absorption. Unlike paper or untreated composite cones, Kevlar® doesn't soften or swell when exposed to humidity, and it holds its shape under sustained excursion at high output. On the road: the cone maintains its stiffness and linear behaviour through wet-weather riding and direct sun exposure in an external saddlebag, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing position, without the gradual performance loss that moisture-absorbing cone materials suffer over time.
N45H Neodymium Motor
The N45H Neodymium magnet delivers high magnetic flux density in a compact, lightweight motor assembly — directly contributing to the CXXM65.4's 92 dB sensitivity rating. A higher-efficiency motor means the speaker reaches a given output level with less amplifier power than a comparable ferrite design, and the reduced mass matters for Tour-Pak™ installs where every gram of added weight affects handling. On the road: a Tour-Pak™-mounted pair adds less unsprung weight than a ferrite-motor equivalent, with no compromise to output level or efficiency.
OFC Copper Voice Coils
The voice coils use Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) winding — a higher-purity conductor than standard copper alloys, offering lower electrical resistance and therefore less resistive heating at a given power level. Lower heat generation extends the coil's sustainable power handling and reduces the risk of thermal compression during sustained output. On the road: the voice coils run cooler at sustained volume, helping the CXXM65.4 hold its output level through extended highway riding rather than gradually compressing as the coil heats.
Custom-Tooled Polycarbonate Frame
The custom-tooled Polycarbonate frame is engineered to withstand extreme heat without softening or warping — a meaningful design choice for a speaker that may be mounted close to dark-coloured saddlebag, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing surfaces under direct Australian sun. Polycarbonate's impact resistance also protects the frame from the vibration and mechanical stress of sustained highway riding. On the road: the frame holds its geometry and mounting integrity through a hot parked afternoon in direct sun and the continuous vibration of a long touring day.
Why 4Ω — and Why It Suits This Application
The CXXM65.4's 4Ω voice coil is built for systems where the amplifier channel will be bridged to drive the pair. Bridging is a standard, well-supported configuration on most motorcycle amplifiers, and delivers more usable power to the pair than running off a single non-bridged channel. If your amp setup is built around direct, non-bridged 2Ω channels instead, the CXXM65.2 is the matching variant — same driver, same performance, wired for the opposite amp configuration.
Technical Specifications
| RMS Power Handling (per speaker) | 100W |
|---|---|
| MAX Power Handling (per speaker) | 200W |
| Impedance | 4Ω |
| Cone Material | Kevlar® |
| Magnet | N45H Neodymium |
| Voice Coil | OFC Copper |
| Frame | Custom-Tooled Polycarbonate |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB (1W/1M) |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz – 5 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Mounting Diameter | 138mm (5.43") |
| Mounting Depth | 57mm (2.26") |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
In the Box
- 2× Cicada Audio CXXM65.4 6.5" Mid-Bass Speakers
- 2× 6.5" Grilles
- Mounting Hardware
- Installation Guide
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