| Size | 8 · Mid-bass |
| Impedance | 2 Ohm |
| Power | 200W RMS |
| Year Range | 1998-2013, 2014-2023, 2024+ |
| Location | Saddlebags, Tour Pack, Lower Fairing |
8" mid-bass speaker pair for Harley-Davidson Touring custom installs — 200W RMS, N45H Neodymium motor, Kevlar® cone, 2Ω
The Cicada Audio CXXM8.2 is an 8-inch mid-bass speaker pair built for custom Harley Touring installs — saddlebag lids, Tour-Pak™ enclosures, or lower fairing positions fitted with the correct mounting kit or adaptor. Sold as a matched pair with 200W RMS power handling each, a Kevlar® cone, N45H Neodymium motor, OFC copper voice coils, and a custom-tooled Polycarbonate frame, the CXXM8.2 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.
This is the 2Ω version of the CXXM8.4. The two variants are otherwise identical — same cone, motor, frame, and power handling — the only difference is voice coil impedance. Choose the CXXM8.4 (4Ω) if your amplifier channel will be bridged to drive the pair; choose this 2Ω version 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 CXXM8.2 is for Harley-Davidson Touring riders fitting an 8" mid-bass pair into a saddlebag lid, a Tour-Pak™ enclosure, or a lower fairing build on Road Glide® — using the Cicada 14CHDLID8 saddlebag lid kit on 2014–2023 models, or a custom mount/adaptor on earlier models, Tour-Pak™, and lower fairing builds. The 2Ω impedance is the right choice when your amplifier's channels are rated for a 2Ω load and you want to drive the pair directly without bridging — the Cicada FLX500.4 (125W x4 @ 2Ω) is a sensible starting point, running one channel per speaker. If your amp setup calls for bridging two channels into each speaker instead, the 4Ω CXXM8.4 is the correct variant. If you need a deeper, higher-power 8" mid-bass for a purpose-built saddlebag enclosure instead, see the ferrite-motor CMB8.S4 (500W RMS, single driver).
What This Is Best For
- 8" mid-bass installs across saddlebag, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing positions — The CXXM8.2 is built for saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™ enclosure, and lower fairing installs. On 2014–2023 saddlebag lid models the Cicada 14CHDLID8 kit gives a direct mounting solution; earlier models, Tour-Pak™ builds, and lower fairing installs use a custom-cut opening or adaptor sized to the speaker's mounting hardware. On the road: the shallow 69mm mounting depth keeps clearance requirements manageable in tighter enclosure spaces where a deeper driver wouldn't fit.
- 2Ω impedance for direct, non-bridged amp connections — Running the pair directly off two amplifier channels rated for a 2Ω load avoids the impedance halving that comes with bridging, simplifying wiring and keeping each channel within its rated load. On the road: a 4-channel amp like the FLX500.4 drives both speakers cleanly off two channels with no bridging required, leaving the remaining channels free for other speakers in the system.
- High sensitivity (93 dB) for clean output on modest amplifier power — At 93 dB (1W/1M), the CXXM8.2 needs significantly less amplifier power than a typical mid-bass driver to reach the same output level. On the road: even a modest 2Ω-rated channel delivers genuine output without strain.
- 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 or Tour-Pak™ 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 CXXM8.2'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 or Tour-Pak™-mounted speaker holds its finish and seal integrity ride after ride, regardless of weather.
2Ω or 4Ω — and saddlebag lid, Tour-Pak™, or lower fairing — confirm before ordering
The CXXM8.2 is wired for a 2Ω load — only run it on amplifier channels rated 2Ω-stable, without bridging. If your amp setup requires bridging two channels into each speaker, order the 4Ω CXXM8.4 instead. On mounting: the CXXM8.2's hardware doesn't match a factory Harley speaker cutout directly. For 2014–2023 saddlebag lid models, the Cicada 14CHDLID8 kit is the purpose-built mounting solution. For 1998–2013 saddlebag lids, Tour-Pak™ enclosures, and Road Glide® lower fairing builds, a custom-cut opening or adaptor plate sized to the speaker's mounting depth and diameter is required. Contact MAA if you need help selecting the right amp configuration or mounting kit for your build.
Fitment
| Model | Years | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Street Glide® / Electra Glide® Ultra Classic™ / Ultra Limited® | 1998–2013 | Saddlebag Lids (Custom Mount Required) |
| Street Glide® / Street Glide® Special / Electra Glide® Ultra Classic™ / Ultra Limited® / CVO™ Street Glide® / CVO™ Limited | 2014–2025 | Saddlebag Lids (Cicada 14CHDLID8 Kit, 2014–2023) |
| Road Glide® | 1998–2014 | Saddlebag Lids (Custom Mount Required) |
| Road Glide® / CVO™ Road Glide® | 2015–2025 | Saddlebag Lids (Cicada 14CHDLID8 Kit, 2015–2023) |
| Road Glide® | 2015–2023 | Lower Fairing (Custom Mount Required) |
| All Touring Models incl. Tri Glide® / CVO™ Tri Glide® | 1998–2025 | Tour-Pak™ (Custom Mount Required) |
The Bottom Line
The CXXM8.2 is a high-sensitivity 8" mid-bass pair wired for direct, non-bridged 2Ω amplifier connections — ideal for systems where bridging isn't required or isn't an option. Use the Cicada 14CHDLID8 kit for a 2014–2023 saddlebag lid install, or a custom mount/adaptor elsewhere. Run the pair off a Cicada FLX500.4 (2Ω-stable per channel) as a sensible starting point. If your amp setup needs bridging, the 4Ω CXXM8.4 is the correct variant. Contact MAA to confirm your amp configuration and mounting plan before ordering.
The CXXM8.2 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 2Ω load.
Kevlar® Cone
The CXXM8.2 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 or Tour-Pak™ 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 CXXM8.2's 93 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 CXXM8.2 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 or Tour-Pak™ 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 2Ω — and Why It Suits This Application
The CXXM8.2's 2Ω voice coil is built for systems where the amplifier's channels are already rated to handle a 2Ω load and bridging isn't required. Running the pair directly off two channels — one per speaker — keeps the wiring simple and each channel within its rated impedance, without the current demands and heat that come with bridging two channels into a single 2Ω load. If your amp setup is built around bridged channels instead, the 4Ω CXXM8.4 is the matching variant — same driver, same performance, wired for the opposite amp configuration.
Technical Specifications
| RMS Power Handling (per speaker) | 200W |
|---|---|
| MAX Power Handling (per speaker) | 400W |
| Impedance | 2Ω |
| Cone Material | Kevlar® |
| Magnet | N45H Neodymium |
| Voice Coil | OFC Copper |
| Frame | Custom-Tooled Polycarbonate |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB (1W/1M) |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz – 3 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Mounting Diameter | 177.4mm |
| Mounting Depth | 69mm (2.7") |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
In the Box
- 2× Cicada Audio CXXM8.2 8" Mid-Bass Speakers
- 2× 8" Grilles
- Mounting Hardware
- Installation Guide
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