Benelli R18i vs Harley-Davidson Road King Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Great road presence and charming design Long-distance cruising abilities Read More
Things we don't like	--	Large size makes it difficult to handle city traffic Not for new riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	174 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	18 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.8 L	22.7 L
Maximum Torque	15.1 Nm	150 Nm
Lubrication System	Pressure Splash Lubricant	--
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	10.0:1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Belt Drive
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, SOHC Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Milwaukee-Eight Engine
Bore X Stroke	64 mm x 54.1 mm	100 mm x 111.1 mm
Valve Configuration	SOHC	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	3250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	--
Cooling System	--	Air Cooled

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Dimension

Category	Scooter	Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2010 mm	2420 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	135 mm
Width	675 mm	--
Dry Weight	126 kg	355 kg
Seat Height	787 mm	695 mm
Wheel Base	1325 mm	1625 mm
Height	1150 mm	--
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TLI	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	120/70 R17	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	--
Front Wheel Size	R17	--
Front Tyre	80/80 R17	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	--
Battery Capacity	6 Ah	--

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	--
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	Yes
Stability Control	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Street, Road, Touring Street, Road, Touring
Shutter Lock	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Side Wings	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	--	No
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No