BMW R18 Classic vs Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Flamboyant design Very powerful engine Excellent Riding modes Six-speed driving system Latest security features Read More	Extravagant road presence Supple ride quality Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive ride Heavy and bulky motorcycle Read More	Sheer size results in a large turning radius Lack of electronic riding aids Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1923 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	22.7 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	169 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	Wet, Multi-Disc
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	103.5 mm x 114.3 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.2:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	3500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Seating Capacity	2	1
Width	964 mm	--
Wheel Base	1731 mm	1625 mm
Kerb Weight	365 kg	381.92 kg
Height	1397 mm	--
Seat Height	710 mm	678 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Length	2440 mm	2405 mm
Dry Weight	--	366 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	90 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	--

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	180/55 R18
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	130/60 R19
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R16	R19

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	26 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	--
Side Wings	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

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No