BMW R 1250 RT
BMW R 1250 RT
Standard
RM 153,500
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Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Special
RM 211,900
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BMW R 1250 RT vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1250 RT and Harley-Davidson Road Glide, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1250 RT priced at RM 153,500 while the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 211,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Road Glide engine displacement is 1745 while the BMW R 1250 RT houses a 1254 engine.

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Overview: R 1250 RT vs Road Glide

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1254 cc 1745 cc
Maximum Power 136 hp -

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DP RM 30,700 Installment : RM 1,793 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 42,400 Installment : RM 2,476 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.44/5
16 reviews
4.75/5
12 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Sport-Touring Bike with Comfort and Power

    The R 1250 RT strikes a great balance between performance and comfort. I use it for touring trips around Malaysia, and it always feels refined. The...

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    J
    Jayce Sep 24, 2025 for BMW R 1250 RT
  • The best speed car for roads in Malaysia

    Every ride on my Road Glide feels like a big deal. It's been all over Malaysia. The bike is big, but stable, so it's great for going on the long...

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    R
    Raden Jul 22, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Road Glide

From The Experts

Things we like

Sheer size and road presence

Premium features and fit and finish levels

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Superb road presence

Extremely comfortable

Lots of torque 

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Things we don't like

Large dimensions make it cumbersome to ride in low-speed traffic

Expensive to buy and maintain

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Heavyweight

Engine heating

Costs the earth 

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1254 cc 1745 cc
Maximum Power 136 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 L 22.7 L
Maximum Torque 143 Nm 150 Nm
Engine Type Flat Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine 2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Milwaukee-Eight Engine
Bore X Stroke 102.5 mm x 76 mm 100 mm x 111.1 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Exhaust Dual Exhaust
Alternator 508 W --
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Emission Control Euro 4 --
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
Drive Type Shaft Drive Belt Drive
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air Cooled
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 10.0:1
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Fuel Consumption 21 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6250 rpm 3250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm --
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Dimension

Category Touring Touring
Length 2222 mm 2430 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Width 985 mm --
Gross Weight 505 kg --
Height 1405 mm --
Kerb Weight 279 kg --
Wheel Base 1485 mm 1625 mm
Seat Height -- 695 mm
Oil Tank Capacity -- 4.9 L
Ground Clearance -- 140 mm
Dry Weight -- 372 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Reserve 4 L --
Fuel Supply System EFI EFI

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 --
Front Wheel Size R17 --
Tyre Type Runflat, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 --
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR 17 --

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear) 136 mm --
Rear Suspension Swing Arm --
Suspension Travel(Front) 120 mm --
Front Suspension Central Spring Strut --

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest Optional Optional No
Leg Guards No Yes
Advanced Safety Features Hill Start Control, Dynamic Brake Control Hill Start Control, Dynamic Brake Control --
Stability Control Yes --
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes --
Riding Modes Rain, Road Rain, Road Touring Touring
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Shutter Lock No No
Engine Immobilizer Yes --
Traction Control -- No
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Console

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

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

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings Yes No
Body Frame Type Two Section Type Two Section Type --
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish -- No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats Yes --
Cruise Control Yes Yes

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BMW R 1250 RT vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between BMW R 1250 RT vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide?

R 1250 RT is priced at RM 153,500 and Road Glide is priced at RM 211,900. Hence R 1250 RT is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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