BMW R18 Classic vs Harley-Davidson Road King Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R18 Classic and Harley-Davidson Road King, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R18 Classic priced at RM 154,500 while the Harley-Davidson Road King Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 175,900. Comparing the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Road King engine displacement is 1745 while the BMW R18 Classic houses a 1802 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Harley-Davidson Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 154,500 BMW R18 Classic Price	RM 175,900 Harley-Davidson Road King Price
Variant	R18 Classic Standard	Road King Special
User Rating	4.46 R18 Classic reviews	4.5 Road King reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Displacement	1802 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	-

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 30,900 Installment : RM 1,805 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

DP RM 35,200 Installment : RM 2,055 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

Photo Comparision

BMW R18 Classic Slant Rear View Full Image

BMW R18 Classic Images

Harley-Davidson Road King Slant Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Road King Slant Rear View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Road King Front View Full Image

Harley-Davidson Road King Images

User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4.46/5 13 reviews	4.5/5 12 reviews
User Review Comparison	Old-school powerhouse for highway cruising I always wanted to ride a classic bike that blends retro styles with modern techs. That’s why perhaps the BMW R18-Classic appealed to me the most!... Read More J Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R18 Classic	One of the best touring bikes Out of all the touring models, I have found the Harley-Davidson Road King to be the best. It has a light front end and a good amount of clearance.... Read More A Afan May 19, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Road King

From The Experts

Things we like	Flamboyant design Very powerful engine Excellent Riding modes Six-speed driving system Latest security features Read More	Great road presence and charming design Long-distance cruising abilities Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive ride Heavy and bulky motorcycle Read More	Large size makes it difficult to handle city traffic Not for new riders Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	22.7 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	150 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Milwaukee-Eight Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	--
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	100 mm x 111.1 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.0:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	3250 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	964 mm	--
Wheel Base	1731 mm	1625 mm
Kerb Weight	365 kg	--
Height	1397 mm	--
Seat Height	710 mm	695 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Length	2440 mm	2420 mm
Dry Weight	--	355 kg
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	4.9 L

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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	--
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	--
Rear Wheel Size	R16	--
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R16	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	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	Yes
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Central Locking	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Street, Road, Touring Street, Road, Touring
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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